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)

Registered

Registration: 2026/018426/08

Authority: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)

Non-Profit Organisation (NPO)

In Progress

Registration: Pending

Authority: Department of Social Development

Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)

In Progress

Registration: Pending

Authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Section 18A Tax Exemption

In Progress

Registration: Pending

Authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Governance Framework

How we ensure accountability, transparency, and effective oversight.

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King IV Alignment

We adopt and apply the principles of the King IV Code on Corporate Governance, adapted appropriately for non-profit context.

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Independent Board

Our Board of Directors includes independent members with diverse expertise in education, finance, technology, and governance.

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Audit & Finance Committee

Dedicated committee oversight of financial management, reporting, and annual audits.

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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.