Implementation Plan

A phased approach to deliver the Data-SMARTS platform, starting with Gauteng deployment by August 2026 and expanding across provinces.

Year 1

Development & Initial Deployment

Technical Specifications

Detailed requirements and user workflows

Wireframes & Approval

Complete annotated wireframes for all user roles

Platform Development

Core platform with data collection, cleaning, analysis

Gauteng Deployment

Live deployment in Gauteng (possibly second province)

AI Partnership

Establish voice recognition development partnership

Year 2

Enhancement & Expansion

Dashboard Enhancement

Refined visualizations and user management

Provincial Expansion

Deploy to additional provinces

AI Voice Pilot

Voice recognition in 2+ African Home Languages

Documentation

Open source docs and capacity building

Global Readiness

Prepare for replication in other countries

Year 3

Support & Maintenance

Ongoing Support

Continued maintenance and helpdesk

Updates

Regular feature updates and security patches

Knowledge Transfer

Complete handover to government teams

Key Deliverables

Complete technical specifications and user requirements
Annotated wireframes covering all user roles and workflows
Fully functional assessment platform
Mobile apps (Android & iOS) with offline capability
Admin dashboard and reporting system
PDF and CSV export functionality
API for external system integration
Comprehensive technical documentation
User training materials
Open source repository access

Target: August 2026

Platform ready for deployment in Gauteng and potentially a second province, with full data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

1,500+
Schools Supported
Multiple
Languages
5+
User Roles

Support & Sustainability

Documentation

Comprehensive technical docs, admin guides, and user manuals for independent operation.

Training

In-person and digital training materials for all user roles, including train-the-trainer programs.

Ongoing Support

Helpdesk support, update management, and annual SLA options for continued maintenance.