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DGMT – Data Officer

Position:

Data Officer

Type:

Contract – 1 Year

Location

Claremont, Cape Town

Vacancy application deadline:

October 16, 2026

Role

DGMT is seeking a skilled Data Officer to manage its data monitoring, management and information system for the newurban-focused ECD project. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the KfW Development Bank, this project aims to prevent violence against children by improving access to quality early childhood development across vulnerable urban communities in Cape Town.

The project will be implemented by DGMT in partnership with the City of Cape Town between 2026 and 2030.  

Minimum requirements

  • A qualification in a related field would be advantageous.
  • 3–5 years’ experience in data science, statistics, information systems, MEL, or a related data management role (NGO/donor-funded environment is an advantage) 
  • Strong working knowledge of data management and information systems and tools, including Excel, SurveyCTO/KoboToolbox/ActivityInfo or similar data collection tool, PowerBI/Salesforce/Google Data Studio or similar data visualisation tools.
  • A high degree of accuracy, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication ability 

Responsibilities

  • Operationalise and maintain the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system in line with the KFW Results Matrix and reporting requirements 
  • Administer the project’s data management and information system, ensuring secure, well-structured data 
  • Oversee accurate data collection, cleaning and quality assurance across sites and partners 
  • Analyse MEL data and produce relevant reports/dashboards for KfW, the City of Cape Town and DGMT 
  • Work with the project team to communicate data findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders 

How to apply

Interested applicants may click here and submit:

  • A cover letter (max 1 page) describing your interest, experience working with complex project data environments, and one data system/MEL workflow that you’ve managed 
  • A CV (max 3 pages) highlighting relevant technical and project experience

You will be directed to our recruitment portal. Scroll to the bottom, click Apply, complete the form and upload the required documents.

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