Bronze Application Management
The Department of Basic Education’s Mass Registration Drive, also known as Bana Pele, is facilitated through the eCares platform. This module allows ECD programmes to create an eCares profile and obtain Bronze registration status.
The content is protected for Department of Basic Education Officials only.
Please contact the eCares Systems Administrator (admin.dbecares@dbe.gov.za) to request a password.
Bana Pele will pull every ECD programme into the regulatory net, and support ECD programmes in all communities to comply with legal requirements, specifically ensuring that all staff working in ECD programmes are checked against the National Child Protection Register. The eCares digital platform will ensure this process happens quicker and easier than using paper documents.
Every ECD programme will move through three stages:
1
Apply
The ECD programme submits an application through an online form or WhatsApp Bot and receives an initial Bronze certificate.
2
Comply
The ECD programme receives site visits to check that they comply with the norms and standards, and submits remaining documentation.
3
Complete
The ECD programme receives a Silver or Gold certificate if they satisfy all registration requirements.
This eCares module facilitates Stage 1 of the process, Apply. The goal of this stage is to get every ECD programme registered onto eCares. ECD programmes that complete the APPLY stage receive a Bronze certificate for one year, in which time the ECD programme must complete Stage 1 and 2.
The platform can be used by Applicants (individuals registering and applying for ECD programmes), Department of Basic Education (DBE) Reviewers (individuals reviewing applications), DBE Approvers (individuals approving applications), and DBE Administrators (individuals generating certificates).
Bronze Application Management
Resources
| Title | Description | Audience | Type | Size | Download | hf:doc_tags | hf:tax:doc_format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bana Pele briefing or NGOs | This document provides an opportunity for NGOs to partner and support early learning and development … | Applicants | 316 KB | applicants | |||
| How do I apply? | This flyer provides ECD applicants with information on how to apply for Bronze. | Applicants | PNG | 335 KB | applicants | png | |
| How to address corrections requested and resubmit – ECD applicant | This video provides guidance on how to address corrections requested and resubmit | Applicants | Video | 7 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to address requested corrections and resubmit – ECD applicant | This document provides guidance on how to address corrections requested and resubmit | Applicants | 712 KB | applicants | |||
| How to apply for Bronze certificate Steps 1-3 | This provides guidance on completing Steps 1 to 3. It covers entering the applicant’s details, … | Applicants | Video | 9 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to apply for Bronze certificate Steps 11-13 | This provides guidance for applicants on completing Steps 12 and 13 on eCares. It explains … | Applicants | Video | 8 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to apply for Bronze certificate Steps 4-5 | This provides guidance on completing Steps 4 and 5 It explains how to enter the … | Applicants | Video | 4 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to apply for Bronze certificate Steps 6-7 | This provides guidance on completing Steps 6 and 7. It explains how to enter programme … | Applicants | Video | 5 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to register as a new user | This provides guidance on how to register as a new user on eCares. | Applicants | Video | 8 MB | applicants | video | |
| How to reset your password | How to reset your password on the eCares system. | Applicants | Video | 3 MB | applicants | video | |
| What documents do I need to apply? | This flyer provides ECD applicants with information on the documents required for bronze application. | Applicants | PNG | 252 KB | applicants | png | |
| Which NGO’s can I reach out for help? | This flyer provides ECD applicants with information on NGOs that can assist them with the … | Applicants | PNG | 346 KB | applicants | png | |
| Why Bana Pele Registration Drive? | This resource explains the purpose of the ECD Mass Registration Drive and why a new … | Applicants | PNG | 316 KB | applicants | png | |
| Bronze eCares Training for Application Review and Approval | This training material supports officials in processing Bronze applications. It covers the roles of the … | Officials | 6 MB | officials | |||
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for processing Bronze Applications | This resource provides general FAQs for Provincial and District Officials on using eCares, supporting applicants, … | Officials | 177 KB | officials | |||
| How to review documents as a reviewer | This provides a step-by-step guide on how to review documents as a reviewer. | Officials | Video | 8 MB | officials | video | |
| How to review documents as an administrator | This video is a guide on how to review documents as an administrator | Officials | Video | 5 MB | officials | video | |
| Tips on how to Review Uploaded Documents | Tips on how to Review Uploaded Documents (Staff ID and Form 30). | Officials | 322 KB | officials | |||
| Tips on Processing Bronze Applications | This provides practical guidance for officials processing ECD registration applications on eCares, including login steps, … | Officials | 2 MB | officials | |||
| Consolidated Norms and Standards for ECD Programmes | This document contains the Norms and Standards issued in The Children’s Act 2005 that apply … | Applicants | 157 KB | applicants |
