The partnering process

1. Register on the Central Supplier Database - https://secure.csd.gov.za/

2. Request for Partnership

If you wish to form a partnership with the GCRA you need to submit a request for partnership.

This proposal needs to include the following information:

1. A description of your business

2. Why do you wish to become a partner

3. Details of what you're offering the learners

4. Skills they will be learning

5. Type of work experience they will be engaging in

Submit the proposal electronically to ruudyguilty.mnisi@gauteng.gov.za

Please submit the proposal on your company letterhead.

3. Formal Agreement

Once your proposal for partnership has been reviewed and accepted, a formal agreement must be drawn up between you and the GCRA. This Memorandum of Understanding will be vetted by the GDE legal department and when complete, signed off by the HOD of Gauteng Department of Education.

Click on the link below to see an example of a MOU. All areas in red must be or can be edited

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Template

4. Approval

Once this process is complete final approval is sought from the CEO of the Gauteng City Region Academy.

5. Implementation

Once all the above is complete a Project Implementation Plan must be scripted by GCRA and the partner. This plan covers risk areas and other practical implementation considerations including the exit strategy.

6. Recruitment

Youth will be recruited mainly by GCRA with the assistance of partners, depending on the program requirements. The GCRA will prioritize our bursary graduates. You as a partner may have specific requirements which can be discussed and agreed upon in the MOU

Recruitment also takes place via the SA Youth MOBI platform.

7. Time and Attendance

When the Time and Attendance system is implemented it will offer you assistance with aspects of attendance; such as hours, leave, payments, managing learner performance and reports related to attendance and performance. You will be able to link to the system from here. As a partner, you will need to provide a code of conduct and any other relevant HR and Health and Safety policies to the learners

8. Auditing and Reporting

Monitoring and evaluation takes place by means of reports from partners, regular site visits, and monthly meetings all of which need to be agreed upon and included in the MOU.