SPAR Group - Transformation Intelligence Platform - Implementation Roadmap
SPAR Group: Implementation Roadmap
Section titled “SPAR Group: Implementation Roadmap”Transformation Intelligence Platform
Section titled “Transformation Intelligence Platform”Purpose: Provide a detailed, actionable implementation plan for deploying the Transformation Intelligence Platform at SPAR Group, from pilot through production and ongoing optimization.
Executive Summary: Implementation Options
Section titled “Executive Summary: Implementation Options”Timeline Overview
Section titled “Timeline Overview”| Option | Duration | Scope | Investment | Recommended Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot A: ESG Reporting | 8-10 weeks | ESG dashboards, 2-3 DCs, automated reports | R450K-R650K | February 2025 |
| Pilot B: Transformation Monitoring | 6-8 weeks | Committee dashboards, ML risk, initiative tracking | R350K-R500K | February 2025 |
| Pilot C: Supplier Development | 8-10 weeks | Rural Hub, quality scoring, impact tracking | R400K-R550K | February 2025 |
| Production: Full Platform | 12-16 weeks | All modules, 6 DCs, comprehensive | R1.5M-R2.5M | Q2 2025 (post-pilot) |
Recommended Path: Start with Pilot A (ESG Reporting) in February 2025 → Demonstrate ROI by April 2025 → Expand to Production in Q2 2025.
Pilot A: ESG Reporting Automation (8-10 Weeks)
Section titled “Pilot A: ESG Reporting Automation (8-10 Weeks)”Project Overview
Section titled “Project Overview”Objective: Automate ESG data aggregation and reporting to reduce labor costs, improve accuracy, and provide real-time visibility for stakeholders.
Scope:
- Net Zero 2050 tracking dashboard (emissions, energy, waste)
- Packaging sustainability tracker
- Water and food waste dashboards
- Automated PDF Sustainability Report generation
- CDP reporting templates (Climate, Forestry, Water)
- 2-3 distribution centers initially, expand to all 6
Success Criteria:
- 70%+ reduction in ESG data aggregation time
- 50%+ reduction in Sustainability Report compilation time
- 100% data accuracy across integrated distribution centers
- Sub-3-second dashboard load times
- 90%+ stakeholder satisfaction (survey)
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Section titled “Week-by-Week Breakdown”Week 1: Project Kickoff & Discovery
Section titled “Week 1: Project Kickoff & Discovery”Objectives:
- Align stakeholders on scope, timeline, and success criteria
- Map data sources and integration requirements
- Identify risks and mitigation strategies
Deliverables:
- Project charter signed
- Data source inventory
- Integration approach confirmed
- Risk register created
- Communication plan established
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kickoff meeting - Align on scope, timeline, success criteria | Project Manager, Technical Lead | Phumlani Dyini, ESG team, IT representative |
| Day 2 | Data source inventory - Map all ESG data sources (databases, spreadsheets, APIs) | Data Engineer | IT team, ESG data owners |
| Day 3 | Integration workshop - Define data schemas, access requirements, ETL approach | Data Engineer, Backend Developer | IT team, Database administrators |
| Day 4 | Security & compliance review - POPIA requirements, data residency, access control | Technical Lead | IT Security, Compliance |
| Day 5 | Risk assessment & mitigation planning | Project Manager | Project sponsor |
Key Meetings:
- Kickoff meeting (2 hours) - All stakeholders
- Technical discovery (4 hours) - IT team
- Security review (2 hours) - IT Security/Compliance
Milestone: Project charter approved, data sources documented, integration approach confirmed.
Week 2: Data Integration & Backend Foundation
Section titled “Week 2: Data Integration & Backend Foundation”Objectives:
- Establish data connections to pilot distribution centers
- Build data ingestion and transformation pipelines
- Set up development and staging environments
Deliverables:
- Data connections established (2-3 distribution centers)
- ETL pipelines built and tested
- Database schema designed
- Development environment configured
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Database connections - Connect to ESG data sources | Data Engineer | IT team (access provisioning) |
| Day 3-4 | ETL pipeline development - Extract, transform, load ESG data | Data Engineer, Backend Developer | Data owners (validation) |
| Day 5 | Data validation - Verify accuracy, identify data quality issues | Data Engineer | ESG team (spot checks) |
Technical Tasks:
- Configure PostgreSQL database with ESG schema
- Build data connectors (databases, CSV/Excel, APIs)
- Implement data validation and error handling
- Set up Redis caching layer
- Configure development and staging environments
Milestone: Data flowing from 2-3 distribution centers into platform database, validated for accuracy.
Week 3: Net Zero 2050 Dashboard Development
Section titled “Week 3: Net Zero 2050 Dashboard Development”Objectives:
- Build core ESG dashboard with emissions, energy, waste, water metrics
- Implement geographic filtering (distribution center drill-down)
- Create real-time KPI cards with trend indicators
Deliverables:
- Net Zero 2050 dashboard (MVP)
- Geographic filtering (distribution center selection)
- KPI cards with period-over-period trends
- Basic charting (emissions by location, trends over time)
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Dashboard UI framework - Navigation, layout, SPAR branding | Frontend Developer | Marketing/Brand (branding guidelines) |
| Day 3-4 | KPI cards and charts - Emissions, energy, waste, water metrics | Frontend Developer, Backend Developer | ESG team (metric definitions) |
| Day 5 | Geographic filtering - Distribution center selection and drill-down | Frontend Developer | ESG team (feedback) |
Technical Tasks:
- Build Next.js dashboard pages
- Implement FastAPI endpoints for ESG metrics
- Create Recharts visualizations (line, bar, KPI cards)
- Build distribution center filtering logic
- Apply SPAR branding (colors, logo, fonts)
Milestone: Net Zero 2050 dashboard visible with real data from pilot distribution centers.
Week 4: Additional ESG Dashboards & Authentication
Section titled “Week 4: Additional ESG Dashboards & Authentication”Objectives:
- Build packaging sustainability, water, and food waste dashboards
- Implement authentication and role-based access control
- Prepare for first stakeholder review
Deliverables:
- Packaging sustainability tracker
- Water efficiency dashboard
- Food waste reduction dashboard
- User authentication (login, session management)
- Role-based access (Admin, Analyst, Executive)
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Packaging sustainability dashboard | Frontend Developer | ESG team (metric validation) |
| Day 2 | Water efficiency dashboard | Frontend Developer | ESG team (metric validation) |
| Day 3 | Food waste dashboard | Frontend Developer | ESG team (metric validation) |
| Day 4 | Authentication implementation | Backend Developer | IT Security (requirements) |
| Day 5 | Phase 1 review preparation | All | Stakeholders invited |
Technical Tasks:
- Build additional dashboard pages
- Implement session-based authentication
- Create user roles and permissions
- Configure secure cookie management
- Prepare demo environment for stakeholder review
Milestone: Phase 1 Complete - All ESG dashboards built, authentication working, ready for stakeholder review.
Week 5: Phase 1 Stakeholder Review & Feedback
Section titled “Week 5: Phase 1 Stakeholder Review & Feedback”Objectives:
- Present Phase 1 deliverables to stakeholders
- Gather feedback on dashboards, usability, metrics
- Prioritize feedback for Phase 2 adjustments
Deliverables:
- Stakeholder demo completed
- Feedback documented and prioritized
- Phase 2 adjustments scoped
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Stakeholder demo - Present all dashboards, filtering, authentication | Project Manager, Technical Lead | Phumlani Dyini, ESG team, IT, executives |
| Day 2 | Feedback consolidation - Document all feedback, clarify requirements | Project Manager | ESG team (clarifications) |
| Day 3 | Prioritization workshop - Categorize feedback (critical, important, nice-to-have) | Project Manager | Phumlani Dyini |
| Day 4-5 | Phase 2 planning - Adjust scope based on feedback | Technical Lead | Project sponsor (approval) |
Key Meetings:
- Stakeholder demo (2 hours) - All stakeholders
- Feedback workshop (2 hours) - Phumlani + core team
- Phase 2 planning (1 hour) - Project leads
Milestone: 40% Milestone Payment - Phase 1 complete, stakeholder-approved, Phase 2 scoped.
Week 6: Automated Reporting Development
Section titled “Week 6: Automated Reporting Development”Objectives:
- Build automated PDF report generation
- Create Sustainability Report template
- Implement CDP reporting templates (Climate, Forestry, Water)
Deliverables:
- PDF generation engine (ReportLab)
- Sustainability Report template (SPAR-branded)
- CDP Climate template
- CDP Water template
- CDP Forestry template
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | PDF engine setup - ReportLab integration, template framework | Backend Developer | ESG team (report examples) |
| Day 3 | Sustainability Report template - Sections, formatting, SPAR branding | Backend Developer, Frontend Developer | ESG team (content requirements) |
| Day 4 | CDP templates - Climate, Water, Forestry report structures | Backend Developer | ESG team (CDP requirements) |
| Day 5 | Report generation testing - Generate sample reports, validate formatting | QA, Backend Developer | ESG team (review) |
Technical Tasks:
- Implement ReportLab PDF generation
- Create report templates with SPAR branding
- Build “Download Report” UI buttons
- Implement report data aggregation queries
- Test report generation performance (<30 seconds)
Milestone: One-click PDF generation working for Sustainability Report and CDP templates.
Week 7: Distribution Center Expansion & Optimization
Section titled “Week 7: Distribution Center Expansion & Optimization”Objectives:
- Expand data integration to all 6 distribution centers
- Optimize dashboard performance
- Implement advanced filtering (store format, time period)
Deliverables:
- All 6 distribution centers integrated
- Performance optimization complete (<3 second load)
- Advanced filtering (time periods, store formats, benchmarking)
- Data quality validation across all sources
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Additional DC integration - Connect remaining 3-4 distribution centers | Data Engineer | IT team (access) |
| Day 3 | Data validation - Verify accuracy across all 6 DCs | Data Engineer | ESG team (spot checks) |
| Day 4 | Performance optimization - Database indexing, caching, query optimization | Backend Developer | N/A |
| Day 5 | Advanced filtering - Time periods, store formats, benchmarking | Frontend Developer | ESG team (requirements) |
Technical Tasks:
- Configure data connections for remaining DCs
- Implement database indexes for performance
- Optimize Redis caching strategies
- Build time period filtering (MTD, QTD, YTD)
- Add store format comparison features
Milestone: Full 6-DC integration complete, performance targets met.
Week 8: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Section titled “Week 8: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)”Objectives:
- Conduct comprehensive testing with SPAR users
- Identify and fix bugs, usability issues
- Validate success criteria achievement
Deliverables:
- UAT test plan executed
- Bug fixes completed
- Performance validated
- Success criteria verified
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | UAT kickoff - Distribute test plan, train testers | Project Manager, QA | ESG team (testers) |
| Day 2-3 | Testing execution - Users test all features, log issues | QA (support) | ESG team, IT, executives |
| Day 4 | Bug fixes - Address critical and high-priority issues | Developers | N/A |
| Day 5 | Regression testing - Verify fixes, retest critical paths | QA | ESG team (verification) |
Test Scenarios:
- Dashboard load times (<3 seconds)
- Data accuracy (compare platform to source systems)
- Filtering functionality (DC selection, time periods)
- Report generation (PDF download, content accuracy)
- Authentication (login, permissions, session management)
- Mobile responsiveness (tablet/phone access)
Milestone: All critical bugs fixed, success criteria validated, UAT sign-off.
Week 9: Training & Documentation
Section titled “Week 9: Training & Documentation”Objectives:
- Train all user groups (administrators, analysts, executives)
- Provide comprehensive documentation
- Establish support procedures
Deliverables:
- Training sessions completed (3 sessions)
- User manuals (Admin, Analyst, Executive)
- Technical documentation
- Quick-start guides and video tutorials
- Support procedures established
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Admin training - System configuration, user management, data sources | Technical Lead | IT administrators |
| Day 2 | Analyst training - Dashboard usage, filtering, report generation | Project Manager | ESG analysts |
| Day 3 | Executive training - Executive dashboards, mobile access, key insights | Project Manager | Phumlani Dyini, senior leadership |
| Day 4 | Documentation finalization - User manuals, technical docs, FAQs | Technical Writer | N/A |
| Day 5 | Support handover - Establish support channels, escalation procedures | Project Manager | IT support team |
Training Materials:
- User manuals (PDF, web-based)
- Video tutorials (5-10 minutes each)
- Quick-start guides (1-page cheat sheets)
- FAQ document
- Support contact information
Milestone: All users trained, documentation delivered, support procedures established.
Week 10: Production Deployment & Launch
Section titled “Week 10: Production Deployment & Launch”Objectives:
- Deploy to production environment
- Conduct final validation
- Launch platform to all users
- Complete project handover
Deliverables:
- Production deployment complete
- Launch communication sent
- Project handover complete
- 30-day support period initiated
Activities:
| Day | Activity | iSu Team | SPAR Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Production deployment - Deploy to production environment | DevOps, Backend Developer | IT team (environment access) |
| Day 2 | Production validation - Smoke testing, data verification | QA | ESG team (spot checks) |
| Day 3 | Launch communication - Announce to organization, distribute access | Project Manager | Communications/HR |
| Day 4 | Go-live support - Monitor system, address user questions | All | ESG team (first users) |
| Day 5 | Project handover - Deliverable sign-off, lessons learned, next steps | Project Manager | Phumlani Dyini, Project sponsor |
Launch Activities:
- Deploy to production infrastructure
- Configure production data connections
- Distribute user credentials
- Send launch announcement
- Monitor system performance
- Address initial user questions
Milestone: Project Complete - 30% final milestone payment, 30-day support period begins.
Post-Pilot: 30-Day Support Period
Section titled “Post-Pilot: 30-Day Support Period”Duration: Days 1-30 after launch
Scope:
- Bug fixes and issue resolution
- User questions and support
- Performance monitoring
- Minor adjustments based on feedback
- Quarterly check-in scheduling
Support Channels:
- Email: support@isutech.co.za
- Response time: 4-24 hours depending on severity
- Video calls: As needed for complex issues
Exclusions (Requires Change Order):
- New features or modules
- Additional distribution centers
- Integration with new data sources
- Major redesign or restructuring
Production: Full Transformation Intelligence Platform (12-16 Weeks)
Section titled “Production: Full Transformation Intelligence Platform (12-16 Weeks)”Overview
Section titled “Overview”Trigger: Successful pilot with demonstrated ROI and stakeholder buy-in
Scope Expansion from Pilot:
- Business Transformation Monitoring - Committee dashboards, ML risk prediction
- B-BBEE Compliance Dashboard - Scorecard tracking, skills development, supplier development
- Supplier Development Analytics - Rural Hub, quality scoring, impact tracking
- DocsHub Integration - ESG documentation management
- Multi-Location Performance - Full 6 DC benchmarking, store format comparison
- Advanced Reporting - Scheduled reports, distribution lists
Month-by-Month Timeline
Section titled “Month-by-Month Timeline”Month 1: Foundation & Business Transformation
Section titled “Month 1: Foundation & Business Transformation”Week 1-2: Production Planning & ESG Optimization
- Review pilot lessons learned
- Optimize ESG dashboards based on usage data
- Plan Business Transformation module
- Expand team if needed
Week 3-4: Business Transformation Monitoring
- Build initiative tracking dashboard
- Implement KPI tracking (milestones, budget, timeline)
- Create risk assessment framework
- Build automated committee meeting reports
Deliverables:
- Optimized ESG dashboards
- Transformation initiative tracking dashboard
- Committee meeting report automation
- Initiative KPI framework
Month 2: ML & Predictive Analytics
Section titled “Month 2: ML & Predictive Analytics”Week 5-6: ML Risk Prediction
- Deploy ML risk prediction models
- Train models on SPAR transformation data
- Build risk assessment dashboards
- Implement 6-12 month early warning alerts
Week 7-8: B-BBEE Compliance Dashboard
- Build B-BBEE scorecard dashboard
- Implement skills development tracking
- Build supplier development metrics
- Create management control analytics
- Automate audit evidence compilation
Deliverables:
- ML risk prediction engine (78% target accuracy)
- Risk assessment dashboards
- B-BBEE compliance dashboard
- Automated audit evidence reports
Month 3: Supplier Development & DocsHub
Section titled “Month 3: Supplier Development & DocsHub”Week 9-10: Supplier Development Analytics
- Build Rural Hub farmer tracking
- Implement 100-point quality scoring algorithm
- Create training completion tracking
- Build social impact metrics dashboard
- Automate donor/government impact reports
Week 11-12: DocsHub Integration
- Deploy DocsHub document management
- Migrate ESG documentation
- Implement version control and approval workflows
- Configure governance policy repository
- Set up transformation roadmap documentation
Deliverables:
- Rural Hub supplier dashboard
- 100-point quality scoring system
- Social impact metrics
- DocsHub with ESG documentation
- Governance document repository
Month 4: Multi-Location & Final Deployment
Section titled “Month 4: Multi-Location & Final Deployment”Week 13-14: Multi-Location Performance Analytics
- Build 6-DC benchmarking dashboards
- Implement store format comparison (SUPERSPAR, SPAR, KWIKSPAR, etc.)
- Create 9-country performance tracking
- Build best practice identification features
- Implement geographic heatmaps
Week 15-16: Final UAT & Production Launch
- Comprehensive UAT across all modules
- Executive training on full platform
- Production deployment (all modules)
- Organization-wide launch
- Project handover and support transition
Deliverables:
- Multi-location benchmarking dashboards
- Store format comparison analytics
- Geographic performance heatmaps
- Full platform production deployment
- Complete documentation and training
Production Milestones & Payments
Section titled “Production Milestones & Payments”| Milestone | Week | Deliverables | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Kickoff | Week 1 | Charter, plan, team mobilized | 25% (R375K-R625K) |
| Phase 1 Complete | Week 4 | Transformation dashboards, committee reports | 25% (R375K-R625K) |
| Phase 2 Complete | Week 8 | ML risk, B-BBEE compliance | 25% (R375K-R625K) |
| Production Launch | Week 16 | Full platform, training, handover | 25% (R375K-R625K) |
Team Structure & Responsibilities
Section titled “Team Structure & Responsibilities”iSu Technologies Team
Section titled “iSu Technologies Team”| Role | Responsibilities | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Overall delivery, stakeholder management, risk mitigation | 50-75% |
| Technical Lead | Architecture, technical decisions, quality assurance | 75-100% |
| Backend Developer | FastAPI, PostgreSQL, ML models, APIs | 100% |
| Frontend Developer | Next.js, dashboards, UI/UX | 100% |
| Data Engineer | ETL, data integration, data quality | 50-75% |
| QA Engineer | Testing, bug tracking, UAT support | 50% |
SPAR Team (Required)
Section titled “SPAR Team (Required)”| Role | Responsibilities | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sponsor | Budget approval, escalation resolution, strategic direction | 2-4 hours/week |
| Project Lead | Day-to-day coordination, requirement clarification, UAT | 8-12 hours/week |
| ESG Team | Metric definitions, data validation, feedback, UAT | 4-8 hours/week |
| IT Team | Data access, integration support, security review | 4-8 hours/week |
| IT Security | Security review, POPIA compliance | 2-4 hours (initial) |
Risk Management
Section titled “Risk Management”Identified Risks & Mitigation
Section titled “Identified Risks & Mitigation”| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data integration complexity | Medium | High | Detailed discovery in Week 1; flag issues early; adjust scope if needed |
| Data quality issues | Medium | Medium | Include data validation in ETL; clean data during integration; iterate |
| Stakeholder availability | Medium | Medium | Schedule key meetings early; establish backup contacts; async communication |
| Scope creep | Medium | High | Change control process; document all requests; prioritize ruthlessly |
| Security/POPIA concerns | Low | High | Early security review; POPIA documentation; Hetzner Cape Town hosting |
| Performance issues | Low | Medium | Performance testing throughout; optimization in Week 7; caching strategy |
| User adoption | Low | High | Early stakeholder involvement; comprehensive training; executive sponsorship |
Change Control Process
Section titled “Change Control Process”- Request: SPAR submits change request (email or form)
- Assessment: iSu evaluates impact (scope, timeline, cost)
- Proposal: iSu provides change proposal with revised estimates
- Approval: SPAR Project Lead approves or rejects
- Implementation: Approved changes added to backlog
- Documentation: Change logged in project documentation
Success Metrics & Acceptance Criteria
Section titled “Success Metrics & Acceptance Criteria”Pilot Success Criteria
Section titled “Pilot Success Criteria”| Metric | Target | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|
| ESG reporting time reduction | 70%+ | Compare hours before/after (time tracking) |
| Sustainability Report compilation | 50%+ reduction | Compare hours before/after |
| Data accuracy | 100% | Spot checks against source systems |
| Dashboard load time | <3 seconds | Performance monitoring |
| API response time | <200ms | Performance monitoring |
| Stakeholder satisfaction | 90%+ | Post-launch survey |
| System uptime | 99.5%+ | Monitoring dashboard |
Production Success Criteria (Additional)
Section titled “Production Success Criteria (Additional)”| Metric | Target | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|
| Transformation initiative visibility | 100% | All initiatives tracked in system |
| ML risk prediction accuracy | 78%+ | Validate against actual outcomes (6-12 months) |
| B-BBEE compliance efficiency | 60%+ reduction | Compare audit prep time before/after |
| Supplier quality identification | 50%+ improvement | Track intervention success rate |
| User adoption | 80%+ | Active users vs. total users (30-day window) |
Post-Implementation: Ongoing Support & Expansion
Section titled “Post-Implementation: Ongoing Support & Expansion”Support & Maintenance SLA
Section titled “Support & Maintenance SLA”Monthly Support Fee: R15K-R25K/month
Included:
- Bug fixes and issue resolution
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Security patches and updates
- Quarterly feature releases
- User support (email, video call)
- Uptime SLA (99.5%)
Response Times:
- Critical (system down): 1 hour response, 4 hour resolution target
- Major (feature broken): 4 hour response, 24 hour resolution target
- Minor (cosmetic): 24 hour response, 72 hour resolution target
Expansion Opportunities (Year 2+)
Section titled “Expansion Opportunities (Year 2+)”| Module | Timeline | Investment | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThriveSend Integration | 4-6 weeks | R250K-R400K | Franchise communications to 2,500+ stores |
| Mobile App (Native) | 6-8 weeks | R300K-R500K | iOS/Android apps for executives |
| Advanced ML | 8-12 weeks | R400K-R600K | Predictive maintenance, demand forecasting |
| Southern Africa Expansion | 6-8 weeks | R200K-R350K | Additional country support (Lesotho, Botswana, etc.) |
| External Benchmarking | 4-6 weeks | R150K-R250K | Industry comparison data |
Appendix: Key Contacts
Section titled “Appendix: Key Contacts”iSu Technologies
Section titled “iSu Technologies”| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhlanhla Mnyandu | Operations Director (Executive Sponsor) | nhlanhla@isutech.co.za | [TBA] |
| Sibonga | Technical Lead | support@isutech.co.za | [TBA] |
| [TBA] | Project Manager | [TBA] | [TBA] |
SPAR Group (To Be Confirmed)
Section titled “SPAR Group (To Be Confirmed)”| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phumlani Dyini | Group Chief ESG Officer (Executive Sponsor) | [TBA] | [TBA] |
| [TBA] | Project Lead | [TBA] | [TBA] |
| [TBA] | IT Lead | [TBA] | [TBA] |
| [TBA] | ESG Team Lead | [TBA] | [TBA] |
Appendix: Project Governance
Section titled “Appendix: Project Governance”Steering Committee
Section titled “Steering Committee”Frequency: Bi-weekly (or as needed) Attendees: Executive sponsors, project leads Agenda: Progress review, risk escalation, key decisions
Project Status Meetings
Section titled “Project Status Meetings”Frequency: Weekly Attendees: Project managers, technical leads Agenda: Milestone progress, blockers, upcoming activities
Technical Stand-ups
Section titled “Technical Stand-ups”Frequency: Daily (during development phases) Attendees: Development team Agenda: Yesterday, today, blockers
Communication Channels
Section titled “Communication Channels”- Formal Communication: Email (project milestones, change requests, escalations)
- Day-to-Day: Microsoft Teams / Slack (quick questions, updates)
- Documentation: Shared drive (deliverables, meeting notes, project documents)
Document Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 18/01/2025 Owner: Nhlanhla Mnyandu Status: Ready for SPAR Engagement
This implementation roadmap will be refined during the discovery phase to account for SPAR-specific requirements, data sources, and constraints. Timelines are estimates based on similar implementations (MGSLG, SACE) and may be adjusted during planning.