Submitted to:
Anita Sampson USAID/South Africa 100 Totius Street Groenkloof, Pretoria 0027 South Africa Submitted by:
PATH PO Box 1985 Parklands 2121 Johannesburg, South Africa In partnership with:
Mott MacDonald Administrative point of contact: Nobanzi Dana PATH Tel: 011-447-1641 Fax: 011-447-1353 Email: [email protected] Submitted on: 03 July 2017
Orphans and Other Children
Made Vulnerable by HIV and AIDS
Caregiver and Child Protection Training
Task Order: GHH-I-01-07-00061-00-PATH
Year Nine
Final Task Order Report
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Contents
Executive summary iv
1 Introduction 1
2 Achievement as per objectives 2
2.1 Project management 2
2.1.1 Develop and monitor NCE workplan and performance management
plan 2
2.1.2 Coordinate project activities 3
2.1.3 Reporting 7
2.1.4 Financial reporting 9
2.2 Strategic objective 1: Institutionalise CCG capacity within the SAG 10
2.2.1 CCG capacity-building strategy 10
2.2.2 Treasury templates 10
2.2.3 Institutionalisation of Thogomelo curricula within the HWSETA 10
2.3 Strategic objective 2: Strengthen CCG capacity development 11
2.3.1 Identification of experienced facilitators 11
2.3.2 Master training 12
2.3.3 Mentoring training 13
2.3.4 Thogomelo training in 19 priority DREAMS districts 14
2.4 Strategic objective 3: Develop accredited career pathing for CCG 15
2.4.1 Induction manual training 15
2.4.2 Facilitation guide 18
2.5 Strategic objective 4: Strengthen the evidence base though M&E and
operational research 19
2.5.1 Disaggregated learner records 19
3 Conclusions and lessons learned 20
4 Way forward 22
5 Appendices 23
5.1 Appendix 1: Revised Workplan Year 9 23
5.2 Appendix 2: Material Inventory Distribution List 23
5.3 Appendix 3: Annual Data Report 23
5.4 Appendix 4: Retrospective Approval for Appointment of Consultants 23
5.5 Appendix 5: Draft Capacity-Building Concept Note 23
5.6 Appendix 6: Draft MoU National DSD and HWSETA 23
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5.7 Appendix 7: Summary of Training Provider’s Deliverables 23
5.8 Appendix 8: Learner Data Verification Summary 23
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Executive summary
This final programme performance report covers the Year 9 extension period for the Thogomelo
Project. It details project activities for Year 9 Quarter 3 (January–March 2017) and builds on the
reports for Quarter 1 (July–September 2016) and Quarter 2 (October–December 2016).
Activities and progress towards achievement of strategic objectives are described in relation to
the revised workplan for Year 9.
Section 2.1 reports on project management activities and indicates full compliance with
workplan implementation and monitoring, coordination of project activities, general reporting,
and financial reporting requirements.
Strategic objective 1: Institutionalise community caregiver (CCG) capacity
development within the South Africa Government
Section 2.2 describes the following key achievement related to strategic objective 1:
The National Department of Social Development (DSD) possesses a CCG capacity-
building concept note, which has informed the development of the Thogomelo Project
implementation plan and which positions the national DSD to both finalise and
implement a CCG capacity-building programme.
National and provincial DSD officials have been trained on Thogomelo-specific treasury
templates and have received user-friendly tools to mobilise resources to roll out the
Thogomelo training programmes.
Thogomelo Skills Development Programme (SDP) materials have been lodged with the
Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority (HWSETA), and a
memorandum of understanding between the National DSD and HWSETA has been
developed, which, when finalised, will allow the Thogomelo SDP to be retained within
the new HWSETA system.
Strategic objective 2: Strengthen CCG capacity development
Section 2.3 addresses strategic objective 2. With respect to interim objective 2.1 (expand pool
and strengthen capacity of training services providers), key achievements including the
following:
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A pool of potential Thogomelo facilitators was identified and trained. As a result, the
national DSD is positioned to select competent and trained TSP to ensure the roll-out
and sustainability of Thogomelo training programmes.
To ensure sustainability with the National DSD and to complement the existence of
competent TSP, a cohort of DSD officials has been formally accredited as assessors
with the ETDP SETA.
Interim objective 2.2 (provide capacity building and career pathing for CCG in targeted sites)
has been the main focus for Year 9. Twenty-one accredited CCG and related training
programmes were run in key DREAMS priority districts in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. As a
result, these districts have a pool of people who are better positioned to provide services and
supervision in support of the roll-out of the DREAMS initiative.
Strategic objective 3: Develop accredited career pathing for CCG with the interim
objective 3.1. To develop and field test accredited curricula for child protection
Section 2.4 addresses strategic objective 3. Two significant interventions to advance strategic
and interim objectives have been made in Year 9. Key officials at the national and provincial
levels (Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal) were successfully trained to implement induction training
for new and existing staff to strengthen child protection (CP) within the social services
workforce. This training has been complemented by the provision of a detailed facilitator’s
guide, which will allow designated trainers to provide sustained training interventions in line with
the overall implementation plan for roll-out and institutionalisation of the Thogomelo
programmes by the national DSD.
Strategic objective 4: Strengthen the evidence base through monitoring and
evaluation (M&E) and operational research.
Section 2.4 addresses strategic objective 4. The national DSD has received learner data for
Years 1 to 9 (disaggregated by gender for Year 9) to support their internal evidence-based
programming.
Sign-off of Thogomelo with the Department of Social Development
Although the implementation period lasted only six months (i.e., from formal contracting in
September 2016 to termination of activities on 3rd April 2017), significant progress was made.
On 7 April 2017, a close-out meeting was held and attended by representatives of USAID, DSD
and other stakeholders. DSD staff expressed thanks to USAID, PATH, and Mott MacDonald for
their leadership and support throughout Thogomelo design and implementation. DSD signed an
agreement to institutionalise the outputs and outcomes of the Thogomelo Project. The uptake of
Thogomelo into the DSD was the final goal of the project, and this goal was achieved.
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Abbreviations
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AFSA AIDS Foundation of South Africa
CCG Community Caregiver
CP Child Protection
DSD Department of Social Development
EPWP Expanded Public Works Programme
GCBS Government Capacity-Building and Support Programme
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HWSETA Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority
JCW Johannesburg Child Welfare
KFC Khanya Family Centre
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MM Mott MacDonald
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NACCA National Action Committee of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
NCE No-Cost Extension
PEPFAR President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
PMT Project Management Team
PSS Psychosocial Support
SAG South Africa Government
SAW Social Auxiliary Worker
SDP Skills Development Programme
SS Supportive Supervision
STTA Short-Term Technical Assistance/Assistant
SW Social Workers
TOCTO Task Order Cognizant Technical Officer
ToR Terms of Reference
TSP Training Service Provider
USAID United States Agency for International Development
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1. Introduction
The Thogomelo Project was initiated by the South African National Department of Social Development
(DSD) with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2008.
The project was initially managed by a consortium consisting of PATH, Mott MacDonald Development
South Africa (MM; previously known as Health and Development Africa) and the HIV Alliance. The
fundamental aim of the project was to strengthen South Africa’s capacity to care for its community
caregivers (CCGs) and to protect vulnerable children. Recognizing that the emotional well-being of
CCGs was frequently neglected, even though CCGs form the backbone of community-based support
for vulnerable children and others in need of care, the Thogomelo Project set out to address this need.
The pilot phase of the project ran from October 2008 to September 2013 and focused on the
development of three nationally accredited skills development programmes (SDPs). At the end of the
pilot phase, realising that the DSD needed to take back the project from the consortium, an extension
was granted for a further three years, until June 2016. The main purpose of the extension period was
to build the capacity of DSD to sustain the project beyond USAID funding by taking over management
of the project from the consortium.
In April 2016, the project presented a report to DSD containing recommendations for the handover of
the project to DSD after eight years of donor funding through PEPFAR South Africa. USAID
subsequently extended the Thogomelo Project contract for an additional year (Year 9). In September
2016, PATH entered into a contract with Mott MacDonald (AIDSTAR Subcontract Number AID.1365-
01235325-CRT) to serve as an implementing partner subcontractor.
The Year 9 extension contract period started on 14 June 2016 and ended on 14 April 2017. This final
programme performance report covers this extension period. It details activities for Year 9 Quarter 3
(January–March 2017) and builds on reports for Quarter 1 (July–September 2016) and Quarter 2
(October–December 2016).
The Thogomelo Project workplan (revised) for the Year 9 project extension was developed with the
following strategic objectives:
1. Institutionalise CCG capacity development within the South Africa Government.
2. Strengthen CCG capacity development.
3. Develop accredited career pathing for CCGs.
4. Strengthen the evidence base through monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and operational
research.
The revised workplan is included as Appendix 1. Progress towards Year 9 objectives is described in
this report in relation to the approved, revised workplan.
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2. Achievement as per objectives
2.1. Project management
2.1.1. Develop and monitor no-cost extension (NCE) workplan and performance management
plan
2.1.1.1. Finalisation of the extension workplan
Activity 0.1.1. Finalise time extension workplan including timeframe and sequence of activities, targets
and anticipated results, and milestone performance indicators
Output: Workplan and performance monitoring plan reviewed and approved by the Task Order
Cognizant Technical Officer (TOCTO)
Outcome: Performance monitoring plan and workplan
The project workplan, as attached to the project extension contract, underwent minor revisions in
consultation with national DSD, as discussed and documented at routine project structure meetings.
The revisions to the original Year 9 project extension workplan were as follows:
Activity 0.2.5: Hold one 1-day close-out workshop at centralised venue with DSD and key
stakeholders was revised, at the request of DSD, to include nine provincial 1-day close-
out workshops/dissemination workshops.
Activity 1.1.1: Conduct 2-day scoping workshop with national and provincial DSD
representatives for the development of a CCG capacity-building strategy was revised, in
consultation with the national DSD, to read as follows: Develop a concept note with
National DSD supporting their work to develop the CCG capacity-building strategy.
Activities 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 were therefore cancelled.
Activity 1.2.1.1: Support DSD in their work with Provincial Treasury to institutionalise a
budget line item at provincial level so that each province funds its own Thogomelo
trainings. Conduct nine 1-day workshops in each province on the treasury proposal
template, was revised to the holding of one national workshop with key provincial
officials and workshops in two provinces, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal, in support of the
DREAMS Initiative priority districts.
Activity 1.3.1: Support the development of a part-qualification for the Thogomelo skills
development programmes (SDPs) to retain these within the Health Workers’ Sector
Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) system was revised to ensure that the
Thogomelo materials are lodged with the HWSETA and that a memorandum of agreement
(MoU) is concluded between the national DSD and the HWSETA.
Activity 2.2.12: Support the verification of all outstanding groups trained throughout the
project was removed from the extension phase implementation to be included in the
handover to the national DSD.
Activity 3.1.1.1: Build the capacity of designated child protection organisations to
implement the in-service training to strengthen child protection services within the
social service workforce: Conduct one 3-day capacity-building workshop for 20 DSD
directorate supervisors on the in-service on-boarding manual in three provinces
(remaining six funded by the Government Capacity Building and Support Programme -
GCBS). This activity was revised with increased scope. One national workshop with 30
national DSD official swas held, with two additional workshops conducted in Gauteng and
KwaZulu Natal. The major increase in scope related to the development of a facilitation
guide to support the roll-out of the induction training.
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2.1.1.2. Quarterly performance meetings
Activity 0.1.2. Present project at quarterly performance meetings held with Task Order Cognizant
Technical Officer (TOCTO)
Output: Minutes of meetings reflect discussion on strategic issues, implementation challenges, and
promising practice
Outcome: Project positioned in relation to PEPFAR strategy and partners
Routine meetings were held with the Task Order Cognizant Technical Officer (TOCTO) during the
project extension period. These meetings were attended by representatives of USAID, PATH, and Mott
MacDonald.
During Quarter 3, meetings were held on the following three dates:
11 January 2017
20 February 2017
23 March 2017
Minutes of these meetings were submitted to USAID.
Coordinate project activities
2.1.1.1. Routine project coordination meetings
Activity 0.2.1. Conduct monthly management meetings with PATH
Output: Project performance and budget reviewed by management team; strategic and project close-
out issues addressed
Outcome: Project performance maintained and improved upon
Routine meetings were held between PATH and the Mott MacDonald Thogomelo project team
throughout Year 9. Initial meetings in Quarter 1 were documented as agreements. As part of the close-
out process, a number of additional meetings were held between the consortium partners, on an ad
hoc basis as the need arose.
Activity 0.2.2. Maintain fortnightly team meetings
Output: Project implementation aligned to workplan and budget
Outcome: Project progress continuously monitored
The Mott MacDonald Thogomelo project team held a series of regular close-out meetings throughout
Quarter 3. A close-out tracking tool was developed and used to ensure compliance with close-out
requirements. A series of ad hoc implementation meetings were also held. To ensure that project
implementation was smooth and aligned with the Mott MacDonald project management system, four
internal Mott MacDonald monthly project management meetings were held in Quarter 3.
Activity 0.2.3. Conduct Project Management Team (PMT) meetings every six weeks
Output: 3 meetings for the extension period
Outcome: PMT held and operational guidance provided by National DSD
Routine project management meetings were held during Year 9 and were attended by representatives
of the national DSD, USAID, PATH, and Mott MacDonald. During Quarter 3, three formal PMT
meetings were held on 26 January, 23 February, and 7 April 2017.
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Minutes of all Year 9 PMT meetings have been submitted as supporting documentation to this report.
The outcomes of the final PMT meeting, which served as the final close-out meeting, are addressed in
Section 2.1.2.2.
Activity 0.2.4. Conduct quarterly team planning meetings
Output: Quarterly goals and objectives reviewed and confirmed
Outcome: Agreed quarterly goals and objectives
A Quarter 3 planning meeting with the Mott MacDonald Thogomelo project team was held on 8
December 2016. The purpose of the meeting was to plan for the implementation and work toward
closing out project implementation to ensure a smooth close-out of the project.
2.1.1.2. Provincial dissemination sessions
Activity 0.2.5. Hold nine 1-day close-out workshops in nine provinces with DSD and key stakeholders
Output: Consolidated workshop report with actions and recommendations from nine provinces
Outcome: Institutionalise Thogomelo Project within DSD
In March 2017, dissemination sessions were held as per the decision of the January 2017 CTO
meeting. These sessions were convened and chaired by the national DSD and supported by PATH
and the Thogomelo Training Manager. See the supporting documentation gathered for the
dissemination sessions.
Three scheduled dissemination sessions (Free State, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape) had to be
cancelled because of national strike action. Rescheduling was not possible because of project close-
out. In addition, the dissemination session planned for Western Cape was not held because the
provincial DSD could not secure a date prior to project close-out.
Dissemination sessions held in five provinces were attended by provincial officials, district officials, and
other key provincial role-players. Table 1 indicates the date on which each provincial dissemination
session was held and the number of national, provincial and district DSD officials in attendance. Other
participants included representatives of the HWSETA, local service providers, and PATH / Thogomelo
project staff.
Table 1: Participants in provincial dissemination sessions
Province Date National DSD
Provincial officials
District officials
Other Total participants
Eastern Cape 13.03.2017 1 4 23 11 39
Gauteng 10.03.2017 1 3 19 2 26
KwaZulu Natal 30.03.2017 1 7 27 1 36
Limpopo 23.03.2017 1 3 28 7 39
North West 20.03.2017 1 7 11 7 26
Free State Meeting cancelled due to national DSD strike action
Mpumalanga Meeting cancelled due to the national DSD strike action
Northern Cape Meeting cancelled due to the national DSD strike action
Western Cape Provincial DSD unable to secure a date before the close-out date
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Provincial dissemination sessions focussed on:
Providing participants with an overview of the achievements of the Thogomelo Project over
nine years.
Presenting key findings and recommendations with respect to the handover of the project to
the national DSD.
Identifying lessons learned and receiving feedback from provinces.
Handing over the project materials to the provinces.
In summary, all provinces acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Thogomelo Project and
began to develop plans to ensure that the project is down-streamed at the provincial level.
2.1.1.3. Close-out meeting
Activity 0.2.5. Support DSD in consolidation of handover findings and recommendations and the
development of an implementation plan
Output: Consolidated implementation plan with actions and recommendations from nine provinces
Outcome: Institutionalise Thogomelo Project within DSD
The close-out meeting was held on the 7 April 2017. Invitations were sent to representatives of the
following organisations:
National Department of Social Development
HWSETA
National Department of Public Works
South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACCP)
USAID South Africa
Thogomelo Consortium Partners
Thogomelo Team
Government Capacity-Building Support (Mott Macdonald)
The meeting was attended by 15 participants, as indicated in Table 2.
Table 2: Close-out meeting participants
Name and Surname
Department/Organization Designation
Ruth Pooe NDSD HIV/ AIDS Care and Support Director
Bonisiwe Mkhize NDSD HIV/ AIDS Care and Support Deputy Director
Stefanie Scholtz NDSD Children Director
Bongani Sithole NDSD Children Deputy Director
Naletsana Masango USAID South Africa OOVC Specialist
Anita Sampson USAID South Africa Prevention and OVC team lead
Nobanzi Dana PATH Project Director
Tebogo Mathe Mott MacDonald Thogomelo Project Training Manager
Linda Naidoo Mott MacDonald GCBS Component 5 Technical Team Lead
Megan Briede PACT GCBS (PACT) Technical Director
R Matuba PACT Unknown
Zizelle Pretorius FPD Unknown
Tendai Chiduku FPD Unknown
Esther Maluleke FHI 360 Unknown
Coceka Ncgoduka FHI 360 Unknown
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The meeting agenda covered the following issues:
i. Report on the Thogomelo footprint (Years 1- 9)
ii. Report on the Year 9 workplan and achievements:
a. Institutional arrangements to support project ownership by DSD
b. Community caregiver capacity development and career pathing
c. Expansion of capacity for training service providers through master trainers
d. Planning and budgeting for community caregiver capacity development
e. On-boarding of social workers in child protection
iii. Presentation and discussion of the implementation plan, based on the recommendations
of the handover report, which was finalised and approved in Year 8.
The presentations and final approved workplan. ---Agreed actions for the main issues that arose during
the close-out meeting are summarised below. Where agreed actions relate to specific workplan
outputs, the close-out meeting decisions are recorded in the relevant sections in this report.
i. Alignment of Thogomelo materials
Currently, the psychosocial support (PSS) SDP is aligned to Victim Empowerment L2, and
the supportive supervision (SS) and child protection (CP) SDPs are aligned to Community
Health L3 and 4.
Agreed action: The national DSD is to take the process forward to get the SDPs
registered with the HWSETA as a part qualification and use them as the entry-level
training toward social auxiliary worker (SAW) or child and youth care worker (CYCW).
ii. Outstanding verifications
At close-out, a number of learners who were assessed as competent in the various
Thogomelo SDPs still required verification from the HWSETA. For Year 9, verification is
still required for learners who completed the Thogomelo SDPs delivered by AIDS
Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) in KwaZulu Natal. Learners who completed SDPs,
delivered by Johannesburg Child Welfare (JCW) and Khanya Family Centre (KFC) in
Gauteng, have been verified and are awaiting letters of endorsement from the HWSETA
and the issuing of certificates. There are also outstanding verifications from previous
years.
Agreed action: The national DSD is to support provinces to obtain all outstanding
verifications and letters of endorsement for Year 9. Addressing outstanding verifications
from previous years is to be included as an activity in the national DSD implementation
plan.
iii. Records for national DSD
The national DSD requested electronic copies of all Thogomelo materials, reports, meeting
minutes, and presentations so these could be lodged in the national DSD electronic
repository. The national DSD further requested that audited project financial statements
be made available.
Agreed action: Mott MacDonald is to package and hand over electronic copies of the
requested records.
iv. Materials distribution
All remaining Thogomelo materials, currently warehoused, have been allocated to the
provincial DSD to enable roll-out of the training. Appendix 2: Materials Inventory
Distribution List indicates the quantity of the various materials allocated to the individual
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provinces. All materials produced and branded as per the USAID requirements during the
nine-year project period have been catalogued and submitted for URL upload and have
been submitted with this report as supporting documentation.
Agreed action: PATH finalised the distribution of materials. All materials were delivered to
provinces by end of April 2017.
v. DSD Sign-off on Thogomelo Project
The national DSD accepted the Thogomelo Project and congratulated and thanked
USAID, PATH, and MM for their commitment and professional delivery of the project over
the past several years. The DSD committed to continuing activities of Thogomelo and has
signed-off on the Thogomelo Project.
2.1.2. Reporting
2.1.2.1. Database of state and civil society stakeholders
Activity 0.3.1. Maintain and hand over database of state and civil society stakeholders to DSD
Output: Database handed over and utilised
Outcome: Database utilised for scale-up of Thogomelo training
Throughout the project extension year, details of stakeholders engaged at different stages have been
captured in a database. At close-out, the database has entries for 206 stakeholders. Table 3 indicates
the category of stakeholders and the number of entries per category.
Table 3: Summary of stakeholders on database
Description Number
Training service providers (all provinces) 46
Independent consultants 11
Other service providers 4
National DSD 26
Provincial DSD 41
Dept of Public Works 43
Other partners 35
Total 206
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2.1.2.2. USAID reporting requirements
Activity 0.3.2. Meet USAID reporting requirements by submitting quarterly performance reports,
quarterly financial reports, and semi-annual and annual progress reports to PATH for final submission
to USAID and DSD
Output: Reports reviewed and approved by PATH and USAID
Outcome: Full compliance to USAID reporting requirements
This report covers the third and final quarter (January–March 2017) of the Year 9 project extension, for
final submission to DSD and USAID. Two quarterly reports were previously submitted and approved
for the Year 9 project extension period. These were:
Quarter 1: July to September 2016, submitted on 11 October 2016.
Quarter 2: October to December 2016, submitted on the 9 January 2017.
2.1.2.3. Annual data report
Activity 0.3.3. Submit mid-year and annual data reports to PATH for final submission to USAID
Output: Data reports reviewed and approved by PATH and USAID
Outcome: Timely reporting of project data
A mid-year data report was submitted in October 2016. The annual data report is attached as
Appendix. Table 4 summarizes the events captured in the data report, with dates and the total number
of participants for each..
Table 4: Summary of annual data report
Event Date Number of participants
1 Handover meeting 04 August 2016 19
2 Handover meeting with GCBS 06 September 2016 7
3 Inception meeting 05 August 2016 25
4 Induction manuals training – National 29-30 September 2016 32
5 Induction manual training - Gauteng 17-20 October 2016 42
6 Induction manual training – KZN 6-9 February 2017 36
7 Master training 28 Nov – 2 Dec 2016 30
8 Mentoring training 06 – 10 February 2017 33
9 Dissemination workshops March 2017 166
10 National costing workshop 01 December 2016 12
11 Gauteng costing workshop 10 March 2017 22
12 KNZ costing Workshop 30 March 2017 36
13 CCG capacity training Various 419
2.1.2.4. Presentations at relevant forum meetings
Activity 0.3.4. Embed Thogomelo Project within national and provincial forums (NACCA, NCPC, DSD
Provincial HIV/ AIDS Coordinators forum, etc.)
Output: Thogomelo outcomes and SDPs presented and promoted at NACCA and NCPC meetings
Outcome: Thogomelo Project outcomes sustained by other stakeholders after project close-out; on-
going collaboration and relationships maintained with stakeholders and networks by DSD
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A presentation to the National Action Committee of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (NACCA) was
scheduled for Quarter 3 but was cancelled because a convenient time could not be secured.
Presentations on the Thogomelo Project were made, however, during the 1 July 2016 NACCA meeting
and during the Child Protection Forum, which was held in August 2016.
2.1.3. Financial reporting
2.1.3.1. Sub-contractor contracts
Activity 0.4.1. Monitor finalisation of contracts with subcontractors
Output: All contracts finalised and paid up by the end of the project
Outcome: Final reports received from all subcontractors
As of 31 March 2017, all contracts with subcontractors were terminated. Table 5 below shows the
status of deliverables for each of the subcontractors.
Table 5: Sub-contractors at close-out
Subcontractor Outstanding deliverable at close-out
AIDS Foundation of SA (AFSA)
Different groups at different stages (detailed in Section 2.3.4 below)
Johannesburg Child Welfare (JCW)
Verification reports, Endorsement letters and Lerner certificates for all groups
Khanya Family Care Centre (KFC)
Verification reports, endorsement letters and Lerner certificates for all groups
Jacana Media Induction manual facilitator guide layout and printing; A5 child protection booklet English edit and printing, Thogomelo materials CD jewel case and insert layout
Bongani Rainmaker Clearance of warehouse distributing materials to 9 Provincial DSD offices and the national DSD office. Deferred to PATH and finalised end of April 2017.
At close-out, all consultants/short-term technical assistants (STTAs) had completed their contracts and
submitted deliverable as per their terms of reference (ToR). Retrospective approval was provided for
the appointment of all consultants in line with the approved revised workplan.
The retrospective approval letter is included as Appendix 4.
2.1.3.2. Financial systems compliance
Activity 0.4.2. Maintain financial systems and procedures in compliance with USAID regulations
Output: Financial systems and procedures meet USAID contractual and auditing requirements
Outcome: Financial system compliance achieved
As per the pre-close-out letter, the following financial reports will be submitted by Mott to PATH
separately, with the exception of the final inventory, which has already been provided to PATH and
submitted and approved by USAID:
C1 – Final financial invoice report March 2017
Summary of workdays ordered and daily rates March 2017
Final foreign tax report
Final inventory
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2.2. Strategic objective 1: Institutionalise CCG capacity within the South Africa
Government (SAG)
2.2.1. CCG capacity-building strategy
Activity 1.1.1. Develop concept note with the national DSD in supporting their work to develop CCG
capacity-building strategy
Output: Approved concept note
Outcome: DSD positioned to develop capacity-building strategy
The Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 reports set out the decisions on the development of a final capacity-
building strategy for CCGs. The concept note was developed and presented to the national DSD. The
concept note has informed the development of the implementation plan as presented and approved in
the close-out meeting of 7 April 2017. The draft concept note is attached as Appendix 5.
2.2.2. Treasury templates
Activity 1.2.1. Support DSD in their work with Provincial Treasury to institutionalise a budget line item
at provincial level so that province funds their own Thogomelo trainings. Conduct three 1-day
workshops in support of PEPFAR3 objective: 1-day national workshop, and two 1-day provincial
workshops in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal (DREAMS Districts) on proposal templates
Output: 1) Revised Costing Tool, 2) Provincial Budgeting Cheat Sheet, 3) Presentation on Budgeting
for CCG Support, 4) Provincial Budgeting for Thogomelo SDPs
Outcome: Provincial DSD able to use treasury proposal template to raise funds for Thogomelo training
On 1 December 2016, a workshop was held with representatives from the national DSD and all
provincial DSDs (except for the Free State and Western). The costing tool was presented, and
participants were taken through the process for preparing treasury bids at the provincial level
Participants at the December 2016 meeting recommended that the same costing workshop be rolled
out to the Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal provinces in support of the DREAMS initiative priority districts.
Two provincial costing workshops were subsequently held in Quarter 3 of Year 9 and facilitated by
provincial DSD coordinators, supported by national DSD and Mott MacDonald project staff. The
Gauteng provincial workshop was held on the 10 March 2017 and attended by 22 provincial officials.
The KwaZulu Natal workshop was held on 30 March 2017 and attended by 36 provincial officials.
All deliverables submitted by the STTAs have been submitted as supporting documentation.
2.2.3. Institutionalisation of Thogomelo curricula within the HWSETA
Activity 1.3.1. Support DSD in their efforts to retain Thogomelo SDPs within HWSETA. Lodge
Thogomelo material with HWSETA and support DSD in finalising MoU with HWSETA
Output: Thogomelo material lodged with HWSETA and MoU between DSD and HWSETA finalised
Outcome: Thogomelo skills development programmes retained within new HWSETA system
To ensure that the Thogomelo SDPs are retained with the HWSETA, a draft MoU between the national
DSD and the HWSETA has been developed (attached as Appendix 6) and is to be finalised by the
two parties. At the close-out meeting of 7 April 2017, it was agreed that the national DSD is to finalise
the MoU with the HWSETA and explore additional MoUs with all key partners, as well as develop a
partnership note with Department of Public Works.
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2.3. Strategic objective 2: Strengthen CCG capacity development
Interim objective: Expand pool and strengthen capacity of training service providers.
2.3.1. Identification of experienced facilitators
Activity 2.1.1.1. Identify experienced Thogomelo facilitators to be trained as master trainers
Output: List of facilitators to be trained
Outcome: Continued training of new facilitators for sustainability of the Thogomelo training
In Quarter 2 of Year 9, a cohort of experienced Thogomelo facilitators was identified in collaboration
with the national DSD for participation in the planned master training workshop. Table 6 identifies the
persons selected for the master training, their organisations, and the provinces in which they are
located.
Table 6: List of master training participants
Name Department / Organisation Province
Training Service Provider
Binny Mokoena Mphumzano Training and Business Enterprise Gauteng
Emily Teffo Johannesburg Child Welfare Gauteng
Makie Mathunye Khanya Family Centre Gauteng
Martin Barnard Chubby Chums Gauteng
Mihloti Mathuye ZIGNA MP/LP Gauteng
Sibongile Tlobuatla Khanya Family Centre Gauteng
Vusi Dabula Khanya Family Centre Gauteng
Sibahle Wanda AFSA KZN
Zamanswane Madela AFSA KZN
Hendi Mthambeni FAMSA Tzaneen Limpopo
Hlamalani Manabe FAMSA Limpopo Limpopo
Nandi Mthombeni FAMSA Limpopo Limpopo
Diana Ndhovu ZIGNA MP/LP MP/LP
Duria Jacobs FAMSA Mafikeng North West
Francina Hope Masibi FAMSA Mafikeng North West
Carol Jack Elgin Community Centre Western Cape
Helen Barnard Change Moves Western Cape
Rowan Garnard Elgin Community Centre Western Cape
DSD Provincial
Noluvuyo Mekuto DSD Eastern Cape
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Name Department / Organisation Province
Bongi Buthelezi DSD Gauteng
Sabeya Shabudin DSD Gauteng
Phindwe Mbele DSD KZN
Sipiwo Tayo DSD KZN
Agnes Nkuna DSD Limpopo
Cecilia Mazibuko DSD Mpumalanga
Huvy Mnisi DSD Mpumalanga
Nthabiseng Mathaboge DSD North West
Nomhle Fuphi DSD Northern Cape
Pamela Hendriks DSD Northern Cape
Monica Makweba DSD Western Cape
Rajmed Galant DSD Western Cape
DSD National
Steffanie Scholtz NDSD National
Bonisiwe Mkhize NDSD National
Bongani Sithole NDSD National
2.3.2. Master training
Activity 2.1.1.2 Conduct one national 5-day master trainer training workshop
Output: Workshop report
Outcome: Continued training of new facilitators for sustainability of the Thogomelo training
During Quarter 2 of Year 9, a master training workshop was held from 28 November to 2 December
with 17 potential master trainers and 14 national DSD observers. The training programme was run by
three STTAs: Jaqueline Sebone, Nonhlanhla Mtsewne, and Tom Swart.
The training programme covered the contents of the Thogomelo child protection (CP), psycho-social
support (PSS) and supportive supervision (SS) SDPs. A final module was presented on assessment
and moderation. The overall objectives of the master training were to:
Orient district DSD officials on the Thogomelo PSS, CP, and SS SDPs.
Orient district DSD officials on monitoring and quality assurance of the Thogomelo SDPs.
Embed the Thogomelo Project within DSD for sustainability.
The training was attended by representatives of the national DSD and the Eastern Cape, Gauteng,
KZN, Limpopo, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape provincial DSDs. Free State DSD and
Mpumalanga DSS did not send representatives. The following training organisations sent
representatives to undergo the master training programme:
Change Moves
Elgin Community College
FAMSA
Johannesburg Child Welfare
Khanya Family Centre
Maphumzano Training & Business Enterprise
Zigna Training
Details of participants who completed the training have been entered on the stakeholder database and
submitted to the national DSD (see section 2.1.3.1). Available supporting documentation has been
included where possible.
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2.3.3. Mentoring training
Activity 2.1.1.3. Conduct one mentoring workshop with new facilitators to promote good practice in the
delivery of Thogomelo training
Output: Workshop report
Outcome: Continued training of new facilitators for sustainability of the Thogomelo training
As a follow-on to the master training, a mentoring training programme, presented by STTA Tom Swart,
was held from 6 to 10 February 2017 (Quarter 3). This SDP is accredited by the Education, Training and
Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) and covered the Unit
Standard NLRD 115753: Conduct Outcomes-based assessment. The following specific outcomes were
covered:
Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment.
Prepare for assessments.
Conduct assessments.
Provide feedback on assessments.
Review assessments.
A total of 33 participants attended the training (8 males, 24 females, and 1 nonspecified gender). Table
7 identifies those who participated and the province in which they are located.
Table 7: Details on trained assessors
First name Last name Province
1 Hlengiwe Khumalo P Gauteng
2 Vuledzani Ralefe P Gauteng
3 Shadrack May P Gauteng
4 Maxwell Luthuli P Gauteng
5 Sipho Busenga P Gauteng
6 Bonisiwe Mkhize P Gauteng
7 Themba Mkasi P Gauteng
8 Mary Lekganyane P Gauteng
9 Nonhlanhla Mkhwanazi P Gauteng
10 Sibongile Buthelezi P Gauteng
11 Kokobetsa Ramokgola P Gauteng
12 Sabeya Shabudin P Gauteng
13 Martin Barnard P Gauteng
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First name Last name Province
14 Kennedy Mbiko P Gauteng
15 Solomon Maphisa P Gauteng
16 Phumzile Masango P Gauteng
17 Olga Sarah Maloke P Gauteng
18 Nancy Daphney Sindani P Mpumalanga
19 Njabulo Rebbon Nyathikazi P Mpumalanga
20 Huvy Mnisi P Mpumalanga
21 Thozama Pamella Lwana P Eastern Cape
22 Cynthia Nomangesi Jali P Eastern Cape
23 Joyce Noluvuyo Mekuto P Eastern Cape
24 Agnes Shalati NkunaP Limpopo
25 Fiona Motlalepula Modikwa P Limpopo
26 Ntsikelelo Cebekhulu P Gauteng
27 Dinah Baloyi P Gauteng
28 Phindile Mbele KZN
29 Liffie Mazibuko KZN
30 Betty Mabitsela P Unknown
31 Audrey Mgulwa P Unknown
32 Nthabisana Mathoboge P North West
33 Beauty Mooki P North West
Four of the 33 participants did not achieve a competent assessment result. The other 29 have been
verified and have received certificates of competence.
2.3.4. Thogomelo training in 19 priority DREAMS districts
Interim objective: Provide capacity-building and career pathing for community caregivers in
targeted sites
Activity 2.2.1.1. Support the DREAMS initiative by implementing Thogomelo training in the 19 priority
DREAMS districts in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng with DSD: Implement 21 psychosocial support, child
protection and supportive supervision trainings
Output: 21 groups trained on psychosocial support, supportive supervision, and child protection
Outcome: Improved psychosocial support and child protection skills for 630 CCGs and their
supervisions in DREAMS districts
During Quarters 2 and 3 of Year 9, 21 Thogomelo SDPs were delivered across 19 DREAMS priority
districts in the Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal provinces. All planned training sessions were completed by
Quarter 3. However, at close-out, the different TSPTSPs were at different stages with different groups.
JCW and KFC have submitted learner matrices for verification with the HWSETA. The AFSA has only
been able to submit four groups for verification. The actual verification depends on the availability of
the HWSETA to conduct the verification exercise and then to produce a letter of endorsement and
issue individual certificates of competence. KFC is the only training service provider (TSP) that has
received a verification report and an endorsement letter from the HWSETA at the time of writing this
report.
A total of 586 learners participated in the full training process for the different SDPs. This number is 44
short of the target of 630. The shortfall occurred mainly because the training session in KwaZulu Natal
conducted by AFSA did not achieve targeted recruitment numbers. Drop-outs contributed a small
portion of the target shortfall. At close-out, 395 learners across the different SDPs have been declared
competent and are currently awaiting verification by the HWSETA.
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Table 8 indicates the SDPs delivered in the different districts, the number of learners trained, the
number of learners declared competent after assessment and moderation, the current status, and
activities still outstanding leading up to the issuance of certificates of competence.
Table 8: Status of CCG SDP training at close-out
Group SDP Districts Number trained
Number competent
Status Outstanding
Johannesburg Child Welfare (JCW)
1 CP West Rand 30 26 Submitted for verification
Verification by HWSETA, letter of endorsement and learner certificates
2 CP Ekhuruleni 30 30
3 CP West Rand 30 30
4 CP Ekhuruleni 30 29
Khanya Family Centre (KFC)
1 PSS West Rand 30 30 Verification report received and letter of endorsement from HWSETA.
Learner certificates
2 PSS Ekhuruleni 29 29
3 PSS West Rand 29 29
4 PSS Ekhuruleni 30 30
5 SS West Rand 28 28
6 SS Ekhuruleni 29 29
AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA)
1 SS uMgungundlovu 24 - Training and learner support completed
Assessment report, Moderation report, Learner Matrix, Verification Report, HWSETA Endorsement letter, Learner Certificates
2 SS uMgungundlovu 24 24 Submitted for verification
Verification by HWSETA, letter of endorsement and learner certificates
3 SS eThekwini 30 30 Submitted for verification
Verification by HWSETA, letter of endorsement and learner certificates
4 SS eThekwini 23 22
5 SS eThekwini 25 23
6 SS eThekwini 30 30
7 PSS Ilembe 29 - In the process of Application for Verification
Learner Matrix, Verification report, HWSETA Endorsement letter, Learner Certificates
8 PSS Ilembe 30 -
9 PSS Ilembe 29 -
10 PSS uMgungundlovu 24 -
11 PSS uMgungundlovu 23 -
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A summary of the deliverables on file for each of the training providers had been included as
Appendix 7. Subcontract deliverables, as per subcontractors’ terms of reference (TOR), Strategic
objective 3: Develop accredited career pathing for CCG
Interim objective: Develop and field test accredited curricula in child protection (CP)
2.3.5. Induction manual training
Activity 3.1.1.1. Build the capacity of designated child protection organisations to implement the in-
service training to strengthen child protection services within the social service workforce: Conduct one
3-day capacity-building workshop for 30 officials from NDSD directorates, and a 4-day workshop in
KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng provinces on the induction manual (remaining 6 funded by GCBS)
Output: Workshop reports
Outcome: Provincial and district staff able to implement both on boarding and in-service manuals
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A national-level training session on the induction manual was conducted in September 2016, followed
by a training session in Gauteng in October 2016. In February 2017, a third training session was
conducted in KwaZulu Natal. A total of 36 national and DSD officials completed the training. The
national induction manual training session was conducted by a STTA, Janet du Preez, who then co-
facilitated the provincial workshop with trained officials.
Table 9 identifies the officials receiving the national-level training and their designations and
organizations.
Table 9: Names and designations – national induction training
# Name Designation Organization
1 Gilbert Mamabda Intern DSD
2 Dikeledi Louw Policy Developer DSD
3 Rudie Weggeruberg Director DSD
4 Sbusiso Malope HRD: Deputy Director DSD
5 Jeon Stuzie Policy Developer DSD
6 Thembelia Ngubane Assistant Director DSD
7 T. Wessels SAVF SAVF
8 J. Phago Social Worker RATA
9 T. Long Social Worker DSD
10 E. Tsatsi Policy Developer DSD
11 Tshepo Moganedi CPR Coordinator DSD
12 Lizzy Nyau Social Worker DSD
13 Lolo Mohlala Social Worker DSD
14 Keba Ntwampe Programme Manager DSD
15 G. Dwariica SWMP DSD
16 Bongani Sithole SWPD DSD
17 Dorothy van der Spuy SWPM DSD
18 Neliswa Cekiso Director DSD
19 Agness Muller Director DSD
20 Shaheda Omar Director TTBC
21 Otejane Schalk SWM DSD
22 Urshula Rhodes SWM DSD
23 Swete Moss SWM DSD
24 Sabeya Shabudini Social Worker DSD
25 Sello Modise SWMP DSD
Table 10 identifies the officials trained in the Gauteng workshop and their respective organizations.
Table 10: Names and organization – Gauteng induction training
# Name Organization
1 M.Ngema DSD
2 Goreen van Rensburg Child Welfare
3 Nosh Motspe DSD
4 Candine Khaya DSD
5 Lolo Mohlala DSD
6 Buyi Makhubela TTBC
7 Lebogang Manbe JHB Child Development
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# Name Organization
8 Lungiswa Sbukwana DSD
9 Sophy Mogale DSD
10 Rhenddah Dibe DSD
11 Mpho Mphahlele DSD
12 Bongani Sithole DSD
13 Thendekile Shobolala DSD
14 Venesia Hekau DSD
15 Itando Masham DSD
16 Kihodani Rahandala DSD
17 T. Monyela DSD
18 Sibongile Kwiboni DSD
19 Njinga John Mathebula DSD
20 Bongane Maneng DSD
21 Kefilwe Mogwena DSD
22 Rachel Rambasa DSD
23 Sabeya Shabudin DSD
24 Martin Barnwana DSD
25 Thandazile Mkshubungu DSD
26 Thembelike Guli DSD
27 Thiselani Mukurari DSD
28 Thendekule Shobelola DSD
29 Salaminah Mosic DSD
30 Beauty Mlamla DSD
31 Nomehlubi Mokgetsi DSD
32 Rossy Moakostsi DSD
33 Shirley Lekoloane DSD
34 Pertunia Nkosi DSD
35 Njinga Mathebula DSD
36 Thokozile Mhlambi DSD
37 Gyan Dwarika DSD
38 Lungiswa Sbukwana DSD
Table 11 identifies the officials participating in the KZN induction training and their respective
organizations.
Table 11: Names and organization – KZN induction training
# Name Organization
1 Thembeka Ngubane DSD-Provincial Office
2 Peggy Ndlandla DSD- Umzinyathi
3 Zonia Van Zyl DSD- CMD
4 Sibongile Vezi DSD
5 Lungile Zwane DSD_ Madadeni
6 Nonhlanhla Mkhwanazi Unknown
7 Handsome Nene DSD- utrecht
8 Thembelihle Sompetha DSD- Ethekwini South
9 Buyisiwe Kubheka Shazi DSD-Harry Gwala District
10 Nonhlanhla Mbanjwa Unknown
11 Zodwa Dhlodhlo DSD_Richards Bay
12 Jennifer Molefe Childline
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# Name Organization
13 Zinhle Mhlongo DSD-Maphumulo Service Office
14 Ntombifuthi Lungile Msane DSD- Ilembe District
15 Lindiwe DSD- Ethekwini North
16 Nosimilo Magwaza DSD- Zululand
17 Zanele Mbuyazi DSD- Umkhanyakude District
18 Thabisile Sosibo DSD
19 Ntando DSD
20 Bathabile Zuma DSD-Provincial Office
21 Sithembile Ngubo DSD Provincial
22 Thembelihle Maxhebe DSD- uGu District
23 N Ntibane DSD
24 Xolani Desmond Blose DSD
25 Shamitha Ramsuran Child Welfare: SA
26 B Sophazi DSD
27 Sibongakonke Zondo DSD-Zululand
28 Ntokozo Ncwane DSD-Harry Gwala District
29 Sizakele DSD-Provincial Office
30 Nozipho Sithole DSD- Ethekwini South
31 Nelisiwe Mthethwa DSD
32 Bonisiwe Mkhize NDSD
33 Bongani Sithole NDSD
34 Steffanie Scholtz NDSD
35 Eddie Dewa Mott MacDonald
36 Tebogo Mathe Mott MacDonald
37 Janet Dupreez Consultant
2.3.6. Facilitation guide
Activity 3.1.1.2. Develop Facilitator’s Guide for the Induction Manual, in support of DSD Induction
Manual facilitation and roll-out
Output: Approved facilitator guide
Outcome: Designated child protection organisations are equipped to implement the in-service training
to strengthen child protection services within the social workforce
A facilitator’s guide, in support of the DSD induction manuals training, was developed and finalised
during Quarter 3 of Year 9. The draft guide was reviewed by the national DSD, and the comments
were incorporated into the final version.
The final facilitator’s guide has been submitted along with all other Thogomelo materials. At project
close-out, the content of both the Induction Training Manual and the accompanying Facilitator’s Guide
have been finalised and approved. Final layout and USAID compliance branding remain outstanding
on the Facilitator’s Guide. At the close-out meeting of 7 April 2017, it was agreed that the National
DSD Child Protection Directorate, with support from GCBS, was to continue the roll-out of the
Induction training in the remaining provinces. PACT is to do an analysis of handover activities to be
included in the GCBS workplan, which is to include the layout and final branding of the Facilitator’s
Guide.
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2.4. Strategic objective 4: Strengthen the evidence base though M&E and operational
research
2.4.1. Disaggregated learner records
Activity 4.1.1. Support DSD to gather data on indicators: No. learners trained (disaggregated by sex)
and SDP completed
Output: Learner records
Outcome: Evidence based programming enabled
Learner data for Year 9 have been entered on the Year 1 – 8 Verification Summary spreadsheet and
submitted to the national DSD (see Appendix 8: Learner data Verification Summary). Learner data for
Year 9 have been disaggregated by gender.
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3. Conclusions and lessons learned
The Year 9 extension contract period ran, in reality, for six months, from September 2016 to March
2017, and the contract was not formally signed until September 2016. The cancellation of the contract
at the end of March 2017, several weeks prior to the official contract end date of 13 April 2017, meant
that no further implementation or close-out activities were possible. Despite the challenges, significant
progress was made to achieve the stated strategic objectives.
With respect to strategic objective 1 (institutionalise CCG capacity development within the South
Africa Government), the following key achievements were realized:
The national DSD is in possession of a CCG capacity-building concept note, which has
informed the development of the Thogomelo Project implementation plan and which positions
the national DSD to both finalise and implement a CCG capacity-building programme.
National and provincial DSD officials have been trained on Thogomelo-specific treasury
templates and have received user-friendly tools to mobilise resources to roll out the
Thogomelo training programmes.
Thogomelo SDP materials have been lodged with the HWSETA, and an MoU between the
national DSD and HWSETA has been developed. When finalised, this agreement will allow the
Thogomelo SDP to be retained within the new HWSETA system.
Strategic objective 2 (strengthen CCG capacity development) has two interim objectives.
With respect to interim objective 2.1 (expand pool and strengthen capacity of training services
providers), key achievements included the following:
A pool of potential Thogomelo facilitators were identified and trained. As a result, the national
DSD is positioned to select competent and trained TSPTSPs to ensure the roll-out and
sustainability of Thogomelo training programmes.
To ensure sustainability with the national DSD and to complement the existence of competent
TSPs, a cohort of DSD officials has been formally accredited as assessors with the ETDP
SETA.
Interim objective 2.2 (provide capacity building and career pathing for CCG in targeted sites)
has been the main focus for Year 9. Twenty-one accredited CCG and related training programmes
were run in key DREAMS priority districts in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. As a result, these districts
have a pool of people who are better positioned to provide services and supervision in support of the
roll-out of the DREAMS initiative.
Strategic objective 3 (develop accredited career pathing for CCG, including interim objective
3.1, develop and field test accredited curricula for child protection) has been advanced through
two significant interventions. Key officials at the national and provincial level (Gauteng and KwaZulu
Natal) have successfully been trained in the implementation of induction training for new and existing
staff to strengthen child protection within the social services workforce. This training has been
complemented by the provision of a detailed facilitator’s guide, which will allow designated trainers to
provided sustained training interventions aligned with the overall implementation plan for roll-out and
institutionalisation of the Thogomelo programmes by the national DSD.
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With respect to strategic objective 4 (strengthen the evidence base through monitoring and
evaluation and operational research), the national DSD has received learner data for Years 1 to 9
(disaggregated by gender for Year 9) to support their internal evidence-based programming.
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4. Way forward
Despite time pressures and other challenges during the Year 9 implementation period, the national
DSD has expressed gratitude to all Thogomelo partners for successfully achieving the agreed
objectives and positioning DSD to continue with the roll-out of the programme to strengthen child
protection services nationwide. The DSD accepted and signed off on the Thogomelo Project at the
close-out meeting on 7 April 2017, and the signed letter was handed to USAID.
A budget shortfall was identified within the last month of the contract with Mott MacDonald (MM).
PATH informed MM to stop all activities and reduce spending as much as possible. MM agreed to
reduce spending where possible, and a few follow-on activities were deferred to PATH. The deferred
activities, due to the reduction in funding and early cessation of all activities, were as follows:
Learner Verification Reports and Endorsement Letters – This activity was deferred to the
training service providers.
Warehousing/Dissemination of Printed Materials – This activity was handed over to PATH,
which disseminated all existing printed programme materials to the DSD by the end of April
2017.
The Thogomelo training content was submitted to HWSETA and DSD Directorate on an
external hard drive (Asst.Director:DSD, acknowledged receipt thereof on 22 May 2017).
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5. Appendices (Attached)
Appendix 1: Revised Workplan Year 9
Appendix 2: Material Inventory Distribution List
Appendix 3: Annual Data Report
Appendix 4: Retrospective Approval for Appointment of Consultants
Appendix 5: Draft Capacity-Building Concept Note
Appendix 6: Draft MoU National DSD and HWSETA
Appendix 7: Summary of Training Provider’s Deliverables
Appendix 8: Learner Data Verification Summary