Implementation Plan
A phased approach to deliver the Data-SMARTS platform, starting with Gauteng deployment by August 2026 and expanding across provinces.
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
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
Support & Maintenance
Ongoing Support
Continued maintenance and helpdesk
Updates
Regular feature updates and security patches
Knowledge Transfer
Complete handover to government teams
Key Deliverables
Target: August 2026
Platform ready for deployment in Gauteng and potentially a second province, with full data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
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.