UM-SAP — Student Ambassador Programme

Represent. Promote. Sell. Grow.

Empowering university students and associations to sell, advocate and grow Ubuntu Mobility across Africa — earning commissions, benefits and career-building opportunities along the way.

"Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu" — I am because you are.

Ubuntu Mobility student ambassadors

Why students. Why now.

Students are trusted peers, already present in the target market, naturally tech-savvy and motivated by income that funds their own studies. Student associations bring institutional authority — a cost-effective, grassroots distribution channel aligned to ubuntu values.

  • Trusted peers — students buy from students
  • Strong social media reach & influence
  • Community-embedded — know local needs & languages
  • B-BBEE aligned — youth & previously disadvantaged priority
  • Entrepreneurial development in line with ubuntu values
26M+
University students enrolled across Africa (UNESCO 2024)
1 in 3
African students lacks a personal laptop or device
70%+
Students prefer peer recommendations over ads
500+
Universities across South Africa alone

Four ambassador tiers

The programme progresses across four tiers — each with greater responsibilities, rewards and recognition.

T1 · Individual student

Campus Rep

Own / Override
Requirements
  • 18+, enrolled student
  • Completed UM product training (free)
  • Signed Ambassador Agreement
  • Active social media presence
Rewards
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T2 · 5–15 Reps network

Campus Lead

Own / Override
Requirements
  • 3+ months as active Campus Rep
  • 10+ devices sold previous quarter
  • Manages at least 3 Campus Reps
  • Submits quarterly sales reports
Rewards
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T3 · Student Association / SRC

University Chapter

Own / Override
Requirements
  • Formal association / SRC / society
  • MoU signed with Ubuntu Mobility
  • 5+ active Reps under chapter
  • Designated Chapter Coordinator
Rewards
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T4 · Multi-campus / Regional

Regional Ambassador

Own / Override
Requirements
  • 2+ active University Chapters managed
  • 100+ devices sold in previous 6 months
  • Demonstrated leadership & reporting
  • Interview & HQ approval
Rewards
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Commission & earnings at a glance

All commissions are calculated on the net device sale price and paid monthly via EFT or mobile money.

Members only

Commission rates & earnings are visible to registered ambassadors

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The ambassador journey

From application to earning — six clear steps.

01
Apply

Apply via the Ubuntu Mobility website or QR code campaign. Quick eligibility check (enrolled student, ID / student card).

02
Onboard

Complete the free online UM Product Training (3 modules, ~4 hours). Receive your Ambassador Kit, referral link and unique promo code.

03
Activate

Launch on campus: host a demo, post on social, engage peers at residences, lectures, SRC events, tuck-shops & community spaces.

04
Sell

Customers use your promo code or referral link. Orders flow through the UM portal — you track every sale in real time.

05
Earn

Monthly commission calculated automatically and paid via EFT or mobile money (MoMo, Capitec, etc.). Full dashboard transparency.

06
Grow

Hit targets, unlock the next tier, recruit sub-Reps and earn team overrides. Path to Regional Ambassador and a full-time UM career.

Training & support

Every ambassador is equipped with the knowledge, tools and network to succeed.

Product training

4 free online modules: the Ubuntu Mobility story, full product range, objection handling & digital tools. Certified on completion.

Sales & demo toolkit

Demo device loaned to active ambassadors. Branded merchandise, flyers, social kits and a price-list with student bundles.

Mentorship & community

Monthly virtual check-ins, senior-Rep peer mentorship, annual UM Student Summit and a direct line to HQ support.

Performance dashboard

Real-time sales tracking, automated commission statements, campus/regional/national leaderboards, badges & milestone rewards.

Tier 3 — University Chapter

Partner with student councils, SRCs & societies

A formal MoU between Ubuntu Mobility and a student association unlocks chapter-wide commissions, co-sponsored events and a development fund for the association.

Revenue share
2% of all chapter device sales → association development fund
Co-sponsored events
Campus launches, demos and tech fairs funded by UM
Co-branded materials
Banners, flyers, social kits & chapter identity
Preferred pricing
Discounted devices for association members & officials
Annual award
R100,000 prize for the top-performing chapter each year

Phased rollout

South Africa first, then Pan-African expansion and a global digital model.

Phase 1 — Year 1

South Africa

UNISA, UJ, TUT, VUT, CPUT, UWC, DUT, UKZN.

80 Reps · 8 Chapters · 5,000 devices

Phase 2 — Years 2–3

Pan-African

Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana and additional SA campuses.

500 Reps · 40 Chapters · 50,000 devices

Phase 3 — Years 4–5

Global

SE Asia, Latin America, MENA, South Asia & UN refugee campus programmes.

2,000+ Ambassadors · 500K+ devices

Governance & code of conduct

A binding Ambassador Agreement, transparent commission policy and zero tolerance for fraud — backed by the ubuntu spirit.

Programme governance

  • Signed Ambassador Agreement at onboarding
  • Documented, transparent commission policy
  • Monthly reconciliation & dispute resolution
  • Quarterly performance reviews — tier upgrades or exits
  • National coordinator oversight from UM HQ

Code of conduct

  • Never misrepresent products or pricing
  • No unofficial discounts or side deals
  • POPIA-compliant handling of customer data
  • No competing device brand representation
  • Accurate sales reporting — zero tolerance for fraud
  • Support fellow Reps in the ubuntu spirit

Join the movement. Earn while you learn.

Assembled in Africa. Sold by Africans. For Africa and the world.

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