Governance, Compliance & Trust
Building accountability and transparency into everything we do. A foundation you can trust.
Registration Status
Our legal registrations and regulatory compliance.
Non-Profit Company (NPC)
RegisteredRegistration: 2026/018426/08
Authority: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)
In ProgressRegistration: Pending
Authority: Department of Social Development
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)
In ProgressRegistration: Pending
Authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Section 18A Tax Exemption
In ProgressRegistration: Pending
Authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Governance Framework
How we ensure accountability, transparency, and effective oversight.
King IV Alignment
We adopt and apply the principles of the King IV Code on Corporate Governance, adapted appropriately for non-profit context.
Independent Board
Our Board of Directors includes independent members with diverse expertise in education, finance, technology, and governance.
Audit & Finance Committee
Dedicated committee oversight of financial management, reporting, and annual audits.
Programs & Impact Committee
Committee oversight of program effectiveness, impact measurement, and beneficiary outcomes.
Board of Directors
Diverse expertise guiding our mission.
| Role | Expertise | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Education sector leadership | Appointed |
| Treasurer | Chartered Accountant / Financial management | Appointed |
| Director | Legal and compliance | Appointed |
| Director | ICT and technology | Appointed/Planned |
| Director | Community development | Appointed/Planned |
Target composition: 60% Black South African, 40% women directors
Compliance Framework
Comprehensive policies and procedures across all operational areas.
Financial
- Annual independent audit
- Quarterly financial reporting
- Transparent fund allocation
- Multi-signatory controls
Legal
- Companies Act, 2008 compliance
- NPO Act, 1997 compliance (pending)
- POPIA compliance
- Proper record-keeping
Operational
- Conflict of interest policies
- Procurement guidelines
- HR policies
- Risk management framework
Reporting
- Annual reports
- Impact reporting
- Donor/funder reporting
- Regulatory submissions
B-BBEE Aligned
eduSYMS Foundation programs are designed to benefit primarily Black South African beneficiaries (target: 75%+), aligning with B-BBEE requirements for Socio-Economic Development spend.
Our corporate partners can claim qualifying SED spend for contributions to our programs.
Data Protection & POPIA
We are committed to protecting personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All data collected through our programs and platforms is handled according to strict privacy principles.
Lawful Processing
Data collected only with consent and for specified purposes.
Data Security
Technical and organizational measures to protect data.
Data Subject Rights
Clear processes for access, correction, and deletion requests.
Key Policies
Governing documents available upon request.
- Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
- Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Financial Management Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Privacy Policy (POPIA)
- Whistleblower Policy
Contact us to request copies of any governance documents.
Partner with Confidence
Our governance framework ensures your investment creates accountable, transparent, and measurable impact.