Job Description
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa, Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
- Together with the SDI Team Head, drive the design and execution of developmental evaluations and nimble experiments to improve effectiveness and responsiveness.
- Develop and implement fit-for-purpose monitoring and evaluation frameworks that align with strategic goals and learning priorities.
- Establish and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms to track programme progress and impact.
- Support teams to design and implement rapid cycle learning and experimentation processes to test and adapt programme models.
- Ensure that evaluation findings and experimental insights are synthesised into actionable recommendations.
- Together with the SDI Team Head, drive the development and management of monitoring frameworks and tools to track programme performance and network-wide impact.
- Enhance the use of data dashboards and performance reports to support real-time decision-making.
- Enable data collection, analysis, and interpretation across the network.
- Build capacity across teams to engage with performance data, identify gaps, and take corrective action.
- Facilitate alignment between MERL frameworks and funder expectations, reporting needs, and organisational strategy.
- Synthesise data and insights to support leadership in sense-making, decision-making, and action-taking.
- Enable teams to apply systems thinking approaches to understand complex programme dynamics and improve strategic alignment.
- Promote coherence and alignment between monitoring, evaluation, learning, and strategy, seeking to ensure that theory of change is embedded into how decisions are made.
- Collaborate with the Data, Sense-Making, and Insights Team to strengthen data governance, integrity, and accessibility.
- Support the development of data feedback loops that enable real-time learning and adaptation.
- Build team and partner capacity to engage with and interpret data for programme improvement and strategic decision-making.
- Ensure that MERL data is integrated into organisational decision-making and strategy development.
- Co-create the conditions for network-wide rapid learning, iterative experimentation, and collective intelligence.
- Drive the use of insights from MERL activities to inform programme design, scaling decisions, and innovation.
- Develop feedback mechanisms to ensure that insights from experiments and evaluations are used to improve programme models.
- Foster a culture of disciplined innovation and structured experimentation across the network.
- Develop and implement mechanisms for capturing and sharing lessons learned across the organisation and network.
- Facilitate learning exchanges and peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing to build collective intelligence.
- Work closely with the Innovation & Learning Portfolio, Programme Teams, and Development & Partnerships to align MERL activities with strategic priorities.
- Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training on MERL methodologies, adaptive management, and data interpretation.
- Ethics and Integrity: Ensure that MERL activities adhere to data governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Change Management: Support teams and partners in adopting MERL tools, frameworks, and practices.
- Minimum Masters Degree or equivalent in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in MERL, developmental evaluation, and/or adaptive management in complex organisational contexts.
- Experience conducting experiments/studies/evaluations (e.g. developmental evaluations, rapid-cycle experiments, etc.)
- Excellent English writing skills, with a proven ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Experience working with social impact organisations, programmes, or networks.
- Expertise in developmental evaluation, adaptive management, and rapid-cycle learning.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to generate insights from complex data.
- Knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and tools.
- Capacity to design and facilitate reflective practices, learning loops, and adaptive strategies.
- Familiarity with systems thinking and strategic coherence approaches.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and capacity-building skills.
- Advantageous: Proficiency with data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or similar CRM software.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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