Are SCIMAT's teacher development programmes SACE-endorsed?

Yes. SCIMAT is an approved SACE professional development provider (provider no. PR000000229, valid until 12 December 2028). Seven programmes are endorsed for 15 CPD points each: FET Mathematics, FET Physical Science, Senior Phase Mathematics, Senior Phase Natural Science, Intermediate Phase Mathematics, Intermediate Phase Natural Science and Technology, and Natural and Physical Science apparatus usage.

Which provinces does SCIMAT work in?

We work nationally from offices in Randburg (Gauteng) and Polokwane (Limpopo). Recent projects have run in Limpopo, Gauteng, the Free State, the Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape. The Our work page lists projects by province.

Can SCIMAT dispose of our school's expired laboratory chemicals?

Yes. We collect expired and unwanted laboratory chemicals and arrange their safe disposal. We have done this for the Boitjhorisong Resource Centre (funded by the Sasol Foundation), PROTEC and St Mary's School. Send us a list of what you have through the contact form and we will advise on the next steps.

Does SCIMAT supply science laboratory equipment and mobile laboratories?

Yes. We supply laboratory apparatus, mobile science laboratories, mathematics manipulatives and robotics kits, and train teachers to use them. Projects include mobile science laboratories for Limpopo schools funded by Ivanplats and school science laboratories funded by SANParks.

Does SCIMAT offer robotics and coding?

Yes, from Early Childhood Development through to Grade 12. We also train teachers to teach robotics, for example provincial robotics teacher training with Phakama Research in Gauteng.

Does SCIMAT offer extra lessons for learners?

Yes. We run extra lessons, exam preparation and enrichment in mathematics, science and technology, including matric camps for Grade 12 learners. Funders of our learner programmes have included the Sasol Inzalo Foundation, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, TETA and the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

How can a company or foundation partner with SCIMAT?

Most of our projects are funded by partners such as the Sasol Foundation, SANParks, Transnet, Implats and Ivanplats, as well as government departments. Use the contact form and choose "Partnership" to start a conversation about funding a programme in a school or district.

Is SCIMAT a registered company?

Yes. Scimat Education and Disposals (Pty) Ltd was founded in 2011 (company registration no. 2011/142425/07). It is 100% black-owned and holds BBBEE Level 1 status.

Herman Sekoele, a former mathematics, science and technology teacher in rural Limpopo. He went on to facilitate STEM teacher development in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal and to manage nationwide STEM projects, co-authored a Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy textbook published by Macmillan, and won the 2024 SA Men of the Year award in the Education category.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions schools, educators and funders ask us most.

Are SCIMAT's teacher development programmes SACE-endorsed?: Yes. SCIMAT is an approved SACE professional development provider (provider no. PR000000229, valid until 12 December 2028). Seven programmes are endorsed for 15 CPD points each: FET Mathematics, FET Physical Science, Senior Phase Mathematics, Senior Phase Natural Science, Intermediate Phase Mathematics, Intermediate Phase Natural Science and Technology, and Natural and Physical Science apparatus usage.
Which provinces does SCIMAT work in?: We work nationally from offices in Randburg (Gauteng) and Polokwane (Limpopo). Recent projects have run in Limpopo, Gauteng, the Free State, the Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape. The Our work page lists projects by province.
Can SCIMAT dispose of our school's expired laboratory chemicals?: Yes. We collect expired and unwanted laboratory chemicals and arrange their safe disposal. We have done this for the Boitjhorisong Resource Centre (funded by the Sasol Foundation), PROTEC and St Mary's School. Send us a list of what you have through the contact form and we will advise on the next steps.
Does SCIMAT supply science laboratory equipment and mobile laboratories?: Yes. We supply laboratory apparatus, mobile science laboratories, mathematics manipulatives and robotics kits, and train teachers to use them. Projects include mobile science laboratories for Limpopo schools funded by Ivanplats and school science laboratories funded by SANParks.
Does SCIMAT offer robotics and coding?: Yes, from Early Childhood Development through to Grade 12. We also train teachers to teach robotics, for example provincial robotics teacher training with Phakama Research in Gauteng.
Does SCIMAT offer extra lessons for learners?: Yes. We run extra lessons, exam preparation and enrichment in mathematics, science and technology, including matric camps for Grade 12 learners. Funders of our learner programmes have included the Sasol Inzalo Foundation, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, TETA and the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
How can a company or foundation partner with SCIMAT?: Most of our projects are funded by partners such as the Sasol Foundation, SANParks, Transnet, Implats and Ivanplats, as well as government departments. Use the contact form and choose "Partnership" to start a conversation about funding a programme in a school or district.
Is SCIMAT a registered company?: Yes. Scimat Education and Disposals (Pty) Ltd was founded in 2011 (company registration no. 2011/142425/07). It is 100% black-owned and holds BBBEE Level 1 status.
Who founded SCIMAT?: Herman Sekoele, a former mathematics, science and technology teacher in rural Limpopo. He went on to facilitate STEM teacher development in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal and to manage nationwide STEM projects, co-authored a Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy textbook published by Macmillan, and won the 2024 SA Men of the Year award in the Education category.

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