Technical and vocational institutions in Zimbabwe face a specific challenge when it comes to school management software. Most platforms are built around standard secondary school structures and do not account for the way HEXCO programmes are organised, assessed, and reported.

Rongeka Africa is compliant with HEXCO requirements, making it a practical option for technical colleges and vocational training institutions across Zimbabwe.

The Challenge for HEXCO Institutions

HEXCO institutions operate differently from a standard secondary school. Programme structures, assessment frameworks, and the way student progress is tracked and reported all follow HEXCO’s specific requirements. A generic school management system forces administrators to work around the platform rather than with it.

Rongeka Africa is set up to handle HEXCO-aligned academic management without the workarounds.

Academic Management for HEXCO Institutions

Programme and Subject Structure

Rongeka Africa supports the programme and subject structures used by HEXCO institutions. Courses, modules, and assessment components are set up to match what HEXCO requires. Lecturers and assessors record marks against the correct frameworks, and the system handles the rest.

Student Records and Progress Tracking

Each student’s full academic profile is stored in the system from enrolment through to completion. Progress across modules and programmes is tracked and visible to academic staff and management at any time.

Report Generation

Reports for students, programmes, and the institution are generated from data already in the system. Assessment results, attendance records, and academic progress summaries are available on demand without manual compilation.

Full Institution Management

Academic compliance is one part of what Rongeka Africa covers. Technical colleges and vocational institutions have administrative and financial needs that go well beyond academic reporting:

  • ZIMRA-compliant accounting with chart of accounts, journals, balance sheets, and requisitions
  • Student fees management with automated payment reminders via SMS and WhatsApp
  • Staff payroll connected to HR records, with statutory deductions handled automatically
  • HR and staff management with leave tracking and centralised personnel records
  • Transport and logistics for institutions running student transport
  • Library management for institutional resources and materials
  • Attendance tracking with parent and guardian notifications
  • Bulk communication via SMS, WhatsApp, and email

All of this sits in one platform, with no need for separate systems for different functions.

No Setup Fees

Rongeka Africa has no setup fees. The first term is free for new institutions. Pricing is 50 cents per student per month after that.

Find out more at rongeka.africa.

Written by Takudzwa Albert Vafana