Tongaat Hulett Starch is dedicated to make a difference in the communities that surround our factories. Education is one of our top priorities as future economic growth and prosperity is directly linked to our youth’s education and development. We have partnered with Brainwave Careers (NPC) since 2017 to improve the teaching practices through their ongoing in-classroom training (ICT) program in our supported school/s. The support provided to teachers through this programme are combined with educator development workshops to further equip and develop the supported teachers.

Our partnership has yielded significant success in Sicelo Primary School (Meyerton, Gauteng). Learner results as well as educator’s teaching methodologies have improved remarkably. A reading programme was introduced with great success and measured in the learner’s improved ability to read. Through our partnership we have equipped and now support a remedial classroom where learners with barriers to learning receive remedial teaching.

To have Brainwave Careers (NPC) as a partner in education has proved to be a valuable investment.

KST Fezile Dabi has been working with Brainwave Careers (NPC) and their team since 2014. They have been delivering a wide range of services including in-classroom educator support, educator development workshops, as well as school and cluster-based forums, to mention but a few. Brainwave also delivered a Lead Teacher development programme which has led to the successful delivery of Mathematics summit workshops in collaboration with and behalf of the Fezile Dabi district department of Education. We highly recommend them for any projects that fall within your range of services. They understand the importance of good customer service and have great project management capabilities.

My name is Lebohang Selepe. I was so grateful when I got an opportunity to study through Brainwave. I’ve learnt so many things that will improve my teaching skills. I learnt how to prepare classroom lesson plans, and how having a daily programme will make my life easier. I’ve also learnt how to monitor the development of babies and young children, while working together with their parents. I have really enjoyed my studies with Brainwave and I’m ready to apply what I have learnt through this ECD NQF 4 qualification.

Brainwave through sponsorship provided have a mission to enhance and grow the skill sets and expertise of ECD practitioners (Tembisa, JHB) with further training on the relevant unit standards and modules within their accredited ECD NQF 4 course offering. Their goal is to improve the ECD practitioner’s skills and enhance better teaching and learning within their centres. The social worker also recognizes the dedication and passion from the Brainwave facilitator who always puts in the extra effort with her students. We would like to send our gratitude to the Brainwave team for their good work. The ECD practitioners are very grateful for the opportunity.

The Deutsche Bank South Africa Foundation has partnered with Brainwave for over 7 years. The long-term relationship is testament to the high level of professionalism, dedication, and impact of the organization. We have funded, and continue to fund multiple programmes, ranging from Early Childhood Development teacher training and programmes through to high school development initiatives. It has been an honour and privilege to be one of their sponsor partners.