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AFRICORE Data Systems

Engagement principles

How we propose to work with partners.

These are proposed principles for discussion, not an executed contract. Any actual engagement is agreed in writing for a defined scope before work begins.
  1. 01

    Expression of interest first

    Registering capability or applying to a role brief is an expression of interest. It does not appoint, approve or empanel you, and it does not guarantee work.

  2. 02

    Everything material is agreed in writing

    Before any work starts, we agree the scope, deliverables, fee or retainer or supply prices, milestones and payment timing, availability, authority and sign off limits, safety arrangements, confidentiality, intellectual property and use of records, warranty and support where applicable, and acceptance and closeout criteria.

  3. 03

    No exclusivity, no guaranteed volume

    We do not assume exclusivity on either side, and we do not promise a volume of work. Each engagement stands on its own written scope.

  4. 04

    No upfront commitment

    We do not charge registration or onboarding fees, and we do not ask for upfront payments, fixed rates or commissions as a condition of being considered.

  5. 05

    Responsibility follows verified competence

    Technical advice and sign off sit with the person whose verified competence covers that discipline. We coordinate and verify; we do not ask anyone to certify work outside their competence.

  6. 06

    Evidence before discussion

    We review the evidence you submit before a technical discussion. Where a project fits, the next steps are a technical discussion, a project brief or RFQ, and then a written engagement.

Company documents

Read about AFRICORE before you apply.

Our company profile and capability statement are public downloads. They set out who we are, the five service areas we deliver and how projects are coordinated.
Company profile and capability statementRead the role briefs

Questions about a brief? Email us via the contact page.