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Thembalethu Development

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Thembalethu Development implements public employment through education and ECD support, food security and nutrition, greening and waste management, community health and care, micro-enterprise development, and training, as reported in the two close-out sources. It works in Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.

Listed in: Jobs for Nature

Footprint

850 work sites in 15 catchments across Gauteng and Western Cape. 63 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 643 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • Thembalethu Development sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • G22 (Berg–Olifants)318
  • A21 (Limpopo)246
  • G10 (Berg–Olifants)124
  • H20 (Breede–Gouritz)54
  • G21 (Berg–Olifants)45
  • C22 (Vaal)12
  • G50 (Breede–Gouritz)12
  • G40 (Breede–Gouritz)10
  • Mzimvubu (upper) (T31)8
  • G30 (Berg–Olifants)7
  • H10 (Breede–Gouritz)5
  • E10 (Berg–Olifants)4
  • S50 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)2
  • T11 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)2
  • C52 (Orange)1

Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.

Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area

Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data. Participants exclude supervisors, timekeepers and admin. Positive exits are payroll exit reasons, not follow-up.

6,614

different people across 3 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

1,916

worked in two rounds, and 164 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

797

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme6,61467.8%55.8%12090
Greening sites only79761.2%53.1%3910
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R12,39571.1%55.5%020
R23,70267.3%52.9%0716
R32,73867.3%52.8%02540

Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round

Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

Evidence

All 63 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from Thembalethu Development's reports and have not been checked line by line. Thembalethu Development reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Employment & Livelihoods (3)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number employed participants, Round 2

    3,674 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 - Number employed participants, Round 3

    2,500 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 3,087 work opportunities created, Round 3

    3,087 work opportunitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Education (15)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Number of schools supported, Round 2

    222 count of schoolsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 Number of ECDs supported, Round 2

    222 count of ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 Number of learners supported, Round 2

    177,600 count of learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participants placed at schools, Round 2

    1,265 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • walking bus participants, Round 2

    201 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • the programme participants placed at ECD centres, Round 2

    627 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, ECD stats

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • meals served, Round 2

    41,445 count of mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, ECD stats

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 - Number of schools supported, Round 3

    151 schoolsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 - Number of ECDs supported, Round 3

    225 ECDsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 - Number of learners supported, Round 3

    571,914 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 - Number of reading groups facilitated, Round 3

    4,559 reading groupsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 13 - Number of food gardeners established/ maintained at schools, Round 3

    58 food gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 14 - Number of food gardeners established/ maintained at the ECDs, Round 3

    42 food gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 316 participants deployed as teachers Assistants, Round 3

    316 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 1,102,923 meals served to learners, Round 3

    1,102,923 mealsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening & Environment (7)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 6 Amount of waste collected (tons), Round 2

    308.54 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 Value of recycled materials sold (Rand Value), Round 2

    134,745.46 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • waste management participants between Western Cape and Gauteng, Round 2

    200 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 7 - Amount of waste collected (tons), Round 3

    444 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 8 - Amount of waste recycled (tons), Round 3

    359 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 - Number of parks/areas cleaned, Round 3

    277 parks/areasPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 10 - Value of recycled materials sold (Rand Value), Round 3

    532,347 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Food Security & Nutrition (9)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 10 Number of farmers supported to establish food gardens, Round 2

    42 count of farmersPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 12 Amount of food produced (tons), Round 2

    2.92 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 13 Value of food produce, sold and donated (Rand Value), Round 2

    121,337 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • food gardens maintained by May 2024, Round 2

    97 count of gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participants engaged in vegetable production, Round 2

    545 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 11 - Number of farmers supported to establish food gardens, Round 3

    8 farmersPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 12 - Area of land used to establish food gardens (Ha), Round 3

    28 haPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 16 - Value of food produce sold (Rand Value), Round 3

    195,711 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 17 - Number of Soup Chickens Supported, Round 3

    51 soup kitchensPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Micro Enterprise Development (9)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 15 Number of enterprises established, Round 2

    317 count of enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 16 Number of enterprises supported and mentored, Round 2

    317 count of enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • piece jobs total, Round 2

    1,489 count of piece jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Rand value total for piece jobs, Round 2

    1,043,473 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 18 - Number of enterprises established, Round 3

    300 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 19 - Number of new enterprises registered with the CIPC, Round 3

    12 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 20 - Value of revenue generated from micro-enterprises, Round 3

    2,982,186 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 21 - Number of Enterprises supported and mentored, Round 3

    300 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 22 - Number of 'work piece jobs' completed, Round 3

    7,600 piece jobsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Health & Care (11)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 18 Number of household visits conducted, Round 2

    40,082 count of visitsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 19 Number of elders and vulnerable people cared for, Round 2

    14,327 count of peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 20 Number of clinics/health institutions supported, Round 2

    41 count of institutionsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedpp.15-17

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • nurse assistants placed at facilities, Round 2

    33 count of assistantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Nursing Assistants qualified as auxiliary nurses, Round 2

    5 count of assistantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 23 - Number of household visits conducted, Round 3

    41,709 visitsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 24 - Number of elders and vulnerable people cared for, Round 3

    109,807 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 25 - Number of clinics/health institutions supported, Round 3

    86 facilitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 26 - Number of beneficiaries with access to healthcare services, Round 3

    151,907 beneficiariesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 28 - Number of nursing assistants placed in healthcare facilities, Round 3

    75 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 5,458 beneficiaries supported with mental health care, Round 3

    5,458 beneficiariesPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Pathways & Livelihoods (7)

  • participants who left the programme, Round 2

    511 count of participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participants moved onto better roles, Round 2

    37 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participants who have taken up studies, Round 2

    10 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 116 participants got formal employment, Round 3

    116 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 31 participants went to study, Round 3

    31 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 75 participants placed on BankSETA Micro-Enterprise Incubation Programme, Round 3

    75 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 38 participants placed on Services SETA New Venture Creation learnership, Round 3

    38 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.12

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Training & Skills (2)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 6 - Percentage of improvement in maths, Round 3

    17%Partner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 15 - Total number of foods produced from all gardens (tons), Round 3

    41.8 tonsPartner-reported

    Sources: Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.19-20

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where Thembalethu Development stands. An automated checklist: items marked Not assessed have not been reviewed yet.

  • Baselines

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Work locations

    Partial

    850 sites from geocoded addresses; 63 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.

  • Costs

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Land rights

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Permits

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Monitoring

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled water benefit.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    Environmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Contracted revenue

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

What Thembalethu Development says about its programme

Statements from Thembalethu Development's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified. Automated extract, not yet reviewed.
Outcomes Thembalethu Development aims for or reports (9)

  • reduced unemployment and improved livelihoods

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • reduction of food insecurity and hunger

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • cleaner environments and income generation

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • improved learner outcomes and participant skills

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • sustainable income generation and entrepreneurship

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Community-level health access, ECD access, and social cohesion/empowerment improved as a result of [the programme] intervention in Knoflokskraal.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Employment creation, income support, and skills development for unemployed community members, with some participants accessing better work opportunities or generating additional income outside the [the programme] Programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Employment, income, business start-up, and further-study outcomes attributed to programme participation.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Longer participant retention (e.g., across [the programme] rounds) in Micro-Enterprise Development is assumed necessary to realise measurable impact.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

Lessons Thembalethu Development reports (13)

  • AFGRI provided additional tools for Gauteng food gardens and committed to training and technical support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Dedicated communications personnel are vital for capturing and disseminating positive stories and sustaining programme support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Coordinators, five [the payroll system] administrators, six skilled administration/payment workers and onsite support improved biometric performance from 73% to 97%.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Our exposure to the [the programme] Programme has made us improve our governance and operational excellence.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Our operations have also improved due to the programme. This includes improvement to our procurement system and how to prepare financial reports in line with the funder requirement.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • The appointment of [the programme] Sector Coordinators has deepened the programme's impact by facilitating local partnerships, improving coordination, and ensuring real-time feedback through regular site visits. These efforts have improved monitoring, reporting, and responsiveness. The coordinators have also driven innovation and continuous improvement across projects.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • The use of biometrics has been a success which we will also recommend to other social employment programmes which we may get involved in in the future.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Overall, exposure to [the programme]'s standards and results-driven approach has sharpened the organisation's focus on measurable outcomes, efficient resource use, and integrated community development. These changes have positioned Thembalethu Development as a more agile, accountable, and impactful development partner.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • We learnt that training should be offered in the first half of the programme to provide enough time for participants to put into practice what they have learnt and to measure the impacts.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Trainings should be structured in a way that will build participants toward their pathway.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Accredited training is expensive and needed enough budget and that the reason we would recommend the increased the training budget.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Partnership is critical to extend the training and reach more participants.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Include travelling and catering when costing the training as this ensures attendance by participants

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

Barriers Thembalethu Development reports (6)

  • Insufficient PPE, tools/materials and training budget constrained delivery.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Participants were not willing to use biometrics as required in the first quarter.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Participants keep on changing bank details and report this to us during pay file preparations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Our targets on [the payroll system] were not aligning with the contracted targets.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Some of the localities in Zithulele (Matatiele) do not have network coverage

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Procurement through retailers, particularly Builders Warehouse, has been a challenge. We are required to pay for the goods upfront based on the quotation received. Invoices are then released based on the items collected which sometimes get delayed due to lack of stock at the store during collection.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

How Thembalethu Development adapted (3)

  • Thembalethu prioritised high-risk areas and mobilised partners such as AFGRI, SEDA, NYDA and PM Skills House.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Weekly work-group tracking, waiting lists and quick approval processes were used to replace participants who dropped out.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Formal notices, technical support and additional training were used to improve biometric usage.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

Recommendations from Thembalethu Development (3)

  • Partner with ELRU and other organisations to assist unregistered ECD centres with DBE compliance and registration.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Adopt a market-first approach and engage the Department of Agriculture earlier because technical support was lacking.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2

  • Accredited training is expensive and needed enough budget and that the reason we would recommend the increased the training budget.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

Sustainability, as Thembalethu Development reports it (8)

  • Previously unemployed people with no hope were able to get employment and provide for their families. This reinstated a sense of human dignity for many individuals who had previously felt hopeless.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Community members benefited from various services ranging from feeding schemes, health support services which improve people wellbeing.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Learners are able to improve their academic performances due to extra support they receive from after-school support programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Community members who struggle to feed themselves on a daily basis are able to get food from soup kitchens that receive vegetables from our community gardens.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Some Early Childhood Development Centres are now compliance due to the support provided through the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • We have been establishing various partnerships with both public and private sectors.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Participants are able to receive trainings that improve their skills and opens doors for future opportunities.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

  • Some participants are getting more better work opportunities due to their exposure in the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3

Sources

  • Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
  • DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 2 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Thembalethu Development close-out report, Round 3 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.

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