ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2026/27 - Year 2 of the 2025-2030 Strategic Period

Oct 19, 2026

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Annual Performance Plan for 2026/27 presents the second-year implementation of the South African Council for Educators’ 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, defining objectives and priorities for fostering a capable, ethical and developmental teaching profession. It outlines the Executive Authority commitment and the Accounting Authority context, including the transition of the Accounting Authority term and an intended legislative review to close gaps in the SACE Act. The plan emphasizes faster processing of ethical misconduct cases, stronger child protection, advancing Early Childhood Development professionalisation, and delivering the APP through ICT-enabled modernization, while ensuring financial sustainability and workforce capability to achieve measurable outcomes.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages99

Reading Time4 h 9 min

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Executive Authority

Accounting Authority Statement

Accounting Officer Statement

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2026/27 “Year 2 of the 2025-2030 Strategic Period” Executive Authority The 2026/27 financial year marks the second year in the implementation of the South African Council for Educators’ (SACE) 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. Established in terms of the South African Council for Educators Act, 31 of 2000, SACE is entrusted with the vital responsibility of fostering a capable, ethical, and developmental teaching profession in its professionalisation process. This mandate is advanced through the registration offit-to-practice educators, the promotion of continuing professional development, and the protection and maintenance of the professional and ethical standards. As a Schedule 3A Public Entity, SACE reports to the Minister of Basic Education in line with the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 . Its strategic plan is firmly aligned with national priorities, drawing on the National Development Plan, the Medium-Term Strategic Framework, and sectoral strategies and priorities. It further reflects Service Delivery Agreements, broad strategic outcomes, and longterm government commitments to ensure coherence and impact. The 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan (APP) outlined key deliverables that continue to be implemented with diligence and determination. It is essential that all stakeholders and social partners in the education sector remain steadfast in their collaboration to ensure the full realisation of the SACE strategy. As the Executive Authority, I reaffirm my unwavering commitment to supporting and overseeing the successful implementation of the 2026/27 APP. Together, we will strengthen the teaching profession as the cornerstone of quality education and sustainable national development. Hon Siviwe Gwarube, MP Executive Authority: Department of Basic Education Accounting Authority Statement In 2024, the Accounting Authority (referred to as the Council in the SACE Act) led the development of the entity’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which defines the strategic objectives and priorities for the next five years. This process was deliberately aligned with the priorities of the 7th Administration, the basic education sector, and the final phase of achieving the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 vision. In doing so, SACE has ensured that its Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP) are not only institutionally responsive but also contribute meaningfully to government-wide imperatives. It should be noted that the term of the Accounting Authority ended on 31 July 2025. The procedures for nominating, vetting, appointing, inaugurating, and publishing the names of the new Accounting Authority are currently in progress, overseen by the Executive Authority. The incoming Accounting Authority will be responsible for concluding the SACE review and repositioning project, along with related consultative processes initiated in 2024. The objective of this review and repositioning is to address legislative gaps within the SACE Act, refine SACE’s regulatory framework, and enhance its effectiveness in advancing the professionalisation of the teaching profession. By repositioning itself as a leading authority in education, SACE aims to ensure quality investments in educators, uphold the status, dignity, and prestige of the profession, thereby contributing to the transformation of the education system. When educators are respected, supported, and empowered, they are better equipped to focus on their core responsibilities: transforming education and shaping future generations. Moreover, SACE carries a profound responsibility to safeguard the interests of the public and children in schools. In the year ahead, the entity will intensify its efforts to ensure that justice is not delayed, by processing reported ethical misconduct cases more swiftly and addressing the backlog often caused by resource constraints and lengthy case management procedures. While the protection of children’s welfare and the

FAQs

What is the purpose of the 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan?

It guides the second year of implementing SACE’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan by setting priorities and outlining how the APP will be delivered across key mandate areas.

What changes are described regarding the Accounting Authority?

The Accounting Authority’s term ended on 31 July 2025, and processes for nominating and appointing a new Accounting Authority are underway, including concluding a review and repositioning project.

How does the plan propose to deliver service improvements?

It prioritizes ICT integration and digital technologies for modernising case management, professional registration and stakeholder engagement, while also stressing the need for capable human resources and financial sustainability.

Oct 19, 2026

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