Job Description
KwaZulu Natal – South Africa, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa, Western Cape – South Africa, Remote
- Explore and seek new knowledge and introducing whats valuable to the programme appropriately.
- Collaboratively question key assumptions.
- Collaboratively identify, create, and package knowledge for use & sharing
- Lead an asset-based orientation to knowledge.
- Create, distil and/or package knowledge from peoples experience and expertise, with an orientation towards peoples agency & diversity, and positive deviance.
- Co-create the network-wide conditions for more deeply reflective practice and evaluative thinking (with the rest of the Innovation & Learning portfolio) –
- Reflective practice: asking questions & questioning assumptions about ones own work and ways of working (standing on the balcony outside the dance, double loop learning, reflexivity, etc.).
- Evaluative thinking: an attitude of inquisitiveness and a belief in the value of evidence
- Lead and manage an iterative, multi-question, multi-year agenda focused on use/utilisation.
- Build wider understanding across the programme of the nature and value of questioning, researching & evaluating incl. evaluating as integral to practice; and research as informed by & informing practice.
- Lead the programme using research in evaluating and using both in learning.
- Build and sustain research-practice partnerships to realise the programmes approach.
- Manage research & evaluation assets.
- Researching: Curiously and creatively formulate, prioritise, and inquire into questions with appropriate discipline(s) and diligence yielding conclusions and new questions.
- Evaluating: Any systematic process to judge merit, worth or significance by combining evidence and values. More specifically: Evaluation science is systematic inquiry into how, and how well, interventions aimed at changing the world work.
- Design appropriate (often mixed methods) approaches and adapting these over time.
- Develop appropriate terms of reference and requests for proposal for independent evaluations.
- Lead and manage research and/or evaluation programmes and/or projects.
- Conduct research and/or evaluations.
- Minimum Masters Degree or equivalent with relevant experience; preferably PhD with practical experience.
- Min. 8 years relevant and diverse experience in complex organisational-systemic contexts incl.
- Min. 4 years in senior role(s) successfully leading functions and managing teams.
- Experience of social impact initiatives, programmes and/or organisations.
- Comfort and confidence leading sophisticated research and evaluations.
- People-and-user-centered approaches to research and evaluating.
- Thoughtful familiarity with M&E/MEL/MERL approaches and practices.
- A track record of, and strong appetite for, seeing patterns and building coherence amid complexity.
- Fluency in one or more African languages.
- Proficiency in/with
- Tools suited to relevant research methods.
- Developmental evaluation.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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