SACE Research Protocol - Guideline for Researchers

Oct 19, 2026

SACE Research Protocol (August 2019) provides a structured guideline for researchers seeking data from the South African Council for Educators. It outlines the end-to-end application procedure, including required forms, submission to the CEO through the specified research email, confirmation timelines, review by PMERR, and communication of approval or refusal. The document defines criteria for approval, ethical expectations, accountability requirements, and contact details for policy and research support, followed by Appendix A research data request forms.

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Introduction

Application Procedure

Criteria for Approval

Ethical Considerations

Accountability

Appendix A

Sou th African Cou ncil for Edu cators Towady Excellencein Eluraion SACE RESEARCH PROTOCOL AUGUST 2019 TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Application Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Criteria for Approva…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Ethical Considerations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Accountability………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Contact Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5 AppendixA……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 # 1.INTRODUCTION The South African Council for Educators (SACE)is obligated to contribute to the developmentof the teaching profession in South Africa.It is recognised as one of the most influential post-1994 educational agencies in the country with a number of years'experience in regulating theteaching profession.SACE is committed in engaging in high quality,evidence-based researchthat is internationally competitive.In addition,SACE thrives in participating in thedissemination of ground-breaking knowledge in the pursuit of excellence.In meeting itsresearch goals,SACE is dedicated to providing an environment that encourages researchactivities which are in line with the development of the teaching profession,specifically thevision and mission of the Council.The Council aims to revolutionise the teaching professioninto a research-informed profession,that will further inform education policy.Thus the Policyand Research Division aims to encourage,support and enableallresearch activities in line withthe SACE mandate.This document serves as a guideline for all researchers on the process tobe followed when requesting data from SACE. # 2.APPLICATION PROCEDURE a.For any interested party requiring to conduct research by SACE (undergraduate and post-graduate students,SACE employees,research teams,NGO's,academics and Universities)a SACE Research request form(Appendix A)must be completed b.The applicant must submit a research request form and attach an approved researchproposal.The application must be addressed to the CEO Ms Ella Mokgalane and sent toresearch@sace.org.za. C.After receiving the application,the Planning,Monitoring &Evaluation Reporting andResearch (PMERR)division will provide a confirmation of receipt within five working daysof receiving the request. d.The CEO through PMERR division will then consider the research request and provide aresponse within 4 weeks.If approval is granted,the division will send an approval letterand if the request is not granted a letter will also be sent stating the reasons for notapproving the research request. e.When approval is granted,SACE will send a letter stipulating conditions(if any)required bySACE. # 3.CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL a.The motivation and value of the proposed research should be clearly stated in theapplication. b.Benefits of the research to SACE and the contribution to the development of theteaching profession should be evident. C.Appropriateness of the methodology adopted in the study should be made clear. # 4.ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS a.Research should be conducted with integrity and honesty. b.Researchers are required to abide by the relevant professional and ethicalguidelines and code of conduct for their respective sectors and professional bodies. c.Researchers should gain approval from ethics committee where necessary,prior tocommencing with any research. SACE Research Protocol Document # 5.ACCOUNTABILITY a.All names of individuals in datasets used will be kept anonymous and participantsshould also be acknowledged. b.Once research is completed,a summary of the final research findings should bepresented to SACE and a copy of the fullresearch report be made available to SACE. C.If necessary,the researcher will be requested to present the findings in oral,writtenor visual form in any of the SACE forums. For any further de

FAQs

Who should researchers contact when applying for a SACE research request?

Applications are addressed to the CEO, Ms Ella Mokgalane, and sent to research@sace.org.za. For further details, contact the named policy and research contacts listed in the document.

What happens after SACE receives a research request?

PMERR confirms receipt within five working days. The CEO, through PMERR, considers the request and responds within 4 weeks, sending an approval letter with conditions or a refusal letter stating the reasons.

What ethical requirements must researchers follow?

Researchers must conduct research with integrity and honesty, comply with relevant professional and ethical guidelines, and obtain approval from an ethics committee where necessary before commencing the research.

Oct 19, 2026

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