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Three naming options for the sponsorship programme
The name should signal both the educational purpose and the South African context. It needs to work as a URL (gemis.tech/[name]/), as a headline, and as a brand that can grow independently. Remove this decision section before the page goes live.
Isibani
isiZulu · "The lamp" or "The light"
Isibani is the traditional lamp that lights a homestead — practical, essential, shared. "The lamp that lights the school" connects the educational mission to a recognisable South African image without being sentimental. It works in all 11 official languages as a concept. Short, distinctive, memorable. No existing brand conflicts. URL: gemis.tech/isibani/
"Isibani — lighting the way for South African schools."
The Bridge Fund
English · direct, functional, universal
Bridges the gap between well-resourced and under-resourced schools. Bridges the gap between knowing AI exists and knowing how to use it. "Fund" signals there's a formal giving mechanism — appropriate for corporate CSI and foundation donors who need to describe it in their annual reports. Clear, unambiguous, easy to explain to a board. URL: gemis.tech/bridge/
"The Bridge Fund — closing the AI gap in South African schools."
Vula
isiZulu/isiXhosa · "Open" — as in open a door
Vula means "open" — open the door, open the way, open access. It carries the sense of possibility without being aspirational to the point of vagueness. One word, easy to say in any language, carries immediate meaning to most South Africans. The risk: it is used by other SA initiatives (Vula Mfana, etc.) — worth a trademark check. URL: gemis.tech/vula/
"Vula — opening AI access for South African schools."
My recommendation is Isibani — it has no existing brand conflicts, it is distinctly South African without excluding any language group, and "the lamp" is a more precise image than "the bridge" or "the door." The lamp lights without replacing — which is exactly what the programme does. The name also works well as a standalone brand if the programme ever grows beyond GTA. That said, all three are good names and the decision is yours.
Isibani · A GEMIS Technical Academy Initiative

South Africa has 30,000 schools.
AI will widen the gap.

The AI gap between well-resourced and under-resourced schools will widen unless someone closes it. Your sponsorship puts a trained facilitator, a full curriculum, and free AI tools into a school that couldn't otherwise access them. The materials belong to the school forever.

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R5,999 Funds one SPARK session
for 30 educators
R139,999 Funds a complete school
TRANSFORM programme
Forever School owns the materials
after the programme ends
Three ways to sponsor
SPARK Sponsor
One half-day · 30 educators · one school
R5,999
ALIGN Sponsor
Three sessions · departmental capability
R44,999
TRANSFORM Sponsor
Complete school programme · full IP transfer
R139,999
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SPARK and ALIGN available online · TRANSFORM starts with a conversation · All tiers include brand recognition

The problem we're solving

The schools that need AI most
are the least likely to get it.

South Africa's well-resourced schools will adopt AI tools through their own budgets, their connected parent communities, and their access to international training content. The majority won't. That gap — already wide — will become a defining feature of educational inequality in this country unless someone intervenes deliberately.

Education Excellence™ was built for the schools that can't wait. CAPS-aware, POPIA-aware, connectivity included, delivered by locally based facilitators who know the context. But curriculum and facilitators cost money. That's where sponsorship closes the last gap.

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30,000+
Schools in South Africa. The majority are under-resourced and underfunded.
~80%
Of South African schools have inadequate or no access to quality digital training.
R300pp
Cost per educator for a full half-day of professional AI training at your school.
∞
The school owns the materials after TRANSFORM. The impact doesn't end when the programme does.
"South African teachers spend enormous amounts of time on tasks that AI can handle in minutes. Education Excellence™ was built to change that — not to make teachers redundant, but to make them less tired. Every activity uses free tools educators can keep using every day after the programme ends."
— Leon Small, Founder · GEMIS Technical Academy
Sponsorship tiers

Start where you are. Scale when you're ready.

Every tier includes brand recognition on certificates. Every tier is measurable. The TRANSFORM tier funds a complete school programme — school owns all materials permanently.

SPARK Sponsor
R5,999
excl. VAT · funds one full half-day · 30 educators
One half-day session at the sponsored school
Up to 30 educators trained
Your brand on every completion certificate
Session completion report with attendance and outcomes
Buy online — no conversation required
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ALIGN Sponsor
R44,999
excl. VAT · three sessions · departmental AI capability
Three half-day sessions across one school
Up to 90 educator training touchpoints
Your brand on all certificates across all three sessions
Detailed impact report across all sessions
School representative available for a sponsor visit
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TRANSFORM Sponsor
R139,999
excl. VAT · complete school programme · full IP transfer
Full Education Excellence™ programme — all 4 curriculum streams
Entire teaching staff trained — every educator, every stream
School owns all materials permanently — IP transferred in full
Sponsor naming rights — the "[Sponsor] TRANSFORM programme"
Comprehensive impact report — school capability before and after
School visit and photo documentation for CSI reporting
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TRANSFORM sponsor matching
TRANSFORM sponsorships begin with a conversation — we match you to a school in your preferred region or sector, discuss naming and reporting requirements, and confirm the programme timeline before any payment is made. No obligation until you're satisfied with the match. We respond within 2 business days.
What sponsors receive

More than a good feeling. Measurable impact.

Every sponsorship tier comes with documented outcomes — for your CSI report, your annual review, or your own satisfaction that the investment landed where it was intended.

Brand on every certificate
Every completion certificate issued at a sponsored school carries the sponsor's name. Printed, shareable, permanently associated with the educator's professional development record.
SPARKALIGNTRANSFORM
Session completion report
A formal report documenting attendance, curriculum streams covered, activities completed, and educator feedback. Suitable for inclusion in CSI annual reports and BBBEE verification audits.
SPARKALIGNTRANSFORM
Photo documentation
Session photography from the facilitator — educators at work, the school environment, completion moments. For use in your CSI communications, social media, and annual reports.
ALIGNTRANSFORM
TRANSFORM naming rights
The complete school programme carries your name — "The [Sponsor] TRANSFORM Programme at [School Name]." Referenced in all programme materials, school communications, and GTA reporting.
TRANSFORM only
School visit option
ALIGN and TRANSFORM sponsors are welcome to attend a session or visit the school. Meet the educators. See the work. Bring your CSI team, your board, or your communications staff.
ALIGNTRANSFORM
BBBEE measurement pack
A structured measurement document mapping your sponsorship against BBBEE Socio-Economic Development scorecard requirements. Includes verifiable outputs — number of beneficiaries, rand value, sector alignment.
SPARKALIGNTRANSFORM
For corporate sponsors

This is auditable CSI.
Not a donation into a void.

Education is a priority sector under the BBBEE Codes of Good Practice. Sponsoring education access for black South African teachers produces measurable, verifiable, auditable outputs that translate directly to your SED scorecard.

SED
Socio-Economic Development — Education sponsorships qualify for BBBEE SED points. Every rand spent on a qualifying beneficiary is measurable against your scorecard targets.
B/I
Black and Indian beneficiaries — Schools in historically disadvantaged communities meet the qualifying beneficiary requirements. Your GTA impact report provides the documentation.
1%
BBBEE SED target is 1% of NPAT. For many organisations, a TRANSFORM sponsorship at R139,999 satisfies a meaningful portion of that target with a single, fully documented investment.
TRANSFORM Sponsor — impact metrics
Indicative measurable outputs from a full TRANSFORM programme at one school. Actual figures depend on school size and staff composition.
Total educators trainedUp to 60+
Curriculum streams completed4 streams
Certificates issued60+ named certificates
Facilitation hours delivered20+ contact hours
Qualifying beneficiaries (SED)Verified per cohort
Materials ownershipSchool owns permanently
Documentation for auditFull report provided
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How we match you to a school

You choose the criteria. We find the school.

TRANSFORM sponsors don't buy a product — they begin a relationship. We match you to a school that aligns with your region, your sector focus, or your giving priorities. The conversation takes one meeting.

1
Express interest
Complete the form below. Tell us your preferred region, your sector focus if you have one, and the tier you're considering. No commitment required.
2
We schedule a call
Within 2 business days we contact you to understand your CSI objectives, your reporting requirements, and your preferred school profile.
3
We propose a match
We identify 2–3 candidate schools. You choose one. We confirm readiness with the school and the regional agent. Programme timeline agreed.
4
Payment and delivery
Proforma invoice issued. Payment confirmed. Facilitator briefed and deployed. School receives the programme. You receive the impact report.
Become a delivery agent

Teachers and graduates:
this is your opportunity.

Education Excellence™ is delivered by trained regional agents — people who work within your community and know the context your schools operate in. We train and certify you. We handle the administration and quality assurance. You deliver the sessions and earn per engagement.

Training and certification provided
GEMIS Technical Academy trains and certifies every regional agent. You don't need to build the curriculum — you deliver it. Approximately 30% of sessions receive unannounced quality visits to maintain consistent standards.
Work in your own community
Agents operate within their own province and region. This is not a remote or centralised service. You know the schools, you know the context, and your proximity reduces travel cost and time.
Agents can handle purchasing on behalf of schools
If a school can't navigate online purchasing, you can handle the proforma invoice request and coordination on their behalf. Extended 14-day invoice terms apply to agent-facilitated purchases.
Who we're looking for
You don't need to be a technology expert. You need to be credible in a school environment, committed to the quality standard, and locally based.
Retired teacher, lecturer, or education professional
Recent education graduate looking for meaningful work
Comfortable using a laptop and basic AI tools (we train you)
Based in a South African province with school access
Willing to complete the GTA agent certification programme
Committed to consistent quality standards and quality visits
Apply to become a delivery agent →

We respond within 3 business days

Express your interest

Tell us what
you have in mind.

Whether you're a potential sponsor, a would-be delivery agent, or a school principal — fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 2 business days.

Sponsors
SPARK and ALIGN sponsors can buy online immediately. TRANSFORM sponsors begin here — we'll match you to a school and discuss the programme before any payment is made.
Delivery agents
Tell us your province, your education background, and your interest. We'll send the agent certification details and discuss next steps.
Schools
Book directly at gemis.tech/education, or contact us here if you'd prefer to speak to someone first.
Get in touch
We respond within 2 business days. No obligation.

We respond within 2 business days · training@gemis.tech

Every school deserves access

Not just the ones
that can afford it.

South Africa has more than 30,000 schools. The majority are under-resourced and underfunded. The AI gap between well-resourced and under-resourced schools will widen unless someone intervenes. For the cost of a single SPARK session — R5,999 excl. VAT — a sponsor gives 30 educators a full half-day of professional AI training. Every certificate issued carries the sponsor's name.

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