From Curiosity
to Confidence
The SA-SAMS Modernisation Test Pilot Journey in Sedibeng East District.
Pilot Overview
Pilot at a Glance
A snapshot of the Sedibeng East Test Pilot and its impact.
12
Participating Schools
300+
Educators Trained
5
Modules Tested
1
Pilot District
Modernisation Modules
The pilot tested the core modules of the modernised SA-SAMS platform.
Manage School
School setup and administration.
Manage Learners
Learner profiles and attendance.
Manage Staff
Staff records and management.
Curriculum
Subject planning and curriculum management.
Assessment
Marks, assessments and reporting.
From Curiosity to Confidence
The Sedibeng East Test Pilot progressed through a series of milestones that helped shape the future of the Modernised SA-SAMS.
6 March
Principals
Breakfast
Week 1
Meyerton
Primary
Week 2
Laerskool
Republiek
Week 3
Heidelberg
Cluster
Week 4
4 School
Cluster
Week 5
Curriculum &
Assessment
Final
AG Visser
Primary
The Twelve Pilot Schools
Twelve schools came together to help shape the future of the Modernised SA-SAMS platform through collaboration, testing and valuable feedback.
Meyerton Primary School
Laerskool Republiek
Heidelberg Public School
Laerskool Volkskool Heidelberg
Sithokomele Primary School
Laerskool Unitaspark
Emmanuel Primary School
Lebowa Primary School
Tshoaranang Primary School
Suikerbos Primary School
Thomas Nhlapo Primary School
AG Visser Primary School
What the Pilot Taught Us
The Sedibeng East Test Pilot provided valuable insights that will guide the national rollout of the Modernised SA-SAMS.
Schools are Partners
Schools engaged actively when they were treated as partners and included in shaping the solution.
Hands-on Training
Practical experience helped educators build confidence through real classroom and administrative scenarios.
Change Management
Leadership, communication and support were critical to successful adoption.
Every School is Unique
Infrastructure, connectivity and readiness differed from school to school, requiring flexibility.
User Feedback Matters
Feedback from principals, educators and administrators directly improved the system.
Ready for the Future
The pilot laid a strong foundation for future provincial and national implementation.
From Pilot to Possibility
The Sedibeng East Test Pilot demonstrated that successful digital transformation is not only about technology.
It is about people, collaboration, leadership, training, and listening to the schools that use the system every day.
Every lesson learned during the pilot has strengthened the foundation for future provincial and national implementation of the Modernised SA-SAMS.
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Acknowledgements
The success of the Sedibeng East Test Pilot was made possible through the commitment, collaboration and dedication of all stakeholders involved.
Department of Basic Education
For providing strategic leadership and driving the modernisation of school administration.
Gauteng Department of Education
For supporting implementation and district coordination throughout the pilot.
Sedibeng East District
For coordinating schools and ensuring the successful execution of the pilot.
The 12 Pilot Schools
For embracing change and providing valuable feedback that helped shape the future of SA-SAMS.
Principals, Educators & School Administrators
For their commitment, professionalism and willingness to participate throughout the pilot.
NECT Project Team
For technical implementation, training, support and change management during the pilot.