BLACK SASH IS HIRING: Programme and M&E Administrator (Cape Town)

Black Sash; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 346,000 - 423,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Sash seeks a Programme and M&E Administrator in Cape Town, with a hybrid remote work option, to provide essential administrative support for programme management and data collection. The role focuses on monitoring and evaluation systems across the organisation's initiatives.

The incumbent will coordinate programme activities and support M&E, reporting, dashboards, governance meetings, and advocacy communications, while ensuring timely, accurate data to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• A Degree or other relevant tertiary qualification relating to Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation.
• 3–5 years of work experience in Monitoring & Evaluation administration.
• Excellent English language skills (verbal, written and editing).
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases, with practical experience in data collection, cleaning, validation and analysis.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent project management skills; have ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Languages: Excellent command of English and at least one other South African language.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate governance meetings, prepare agendas and maintain records.
• Support data collection, reporting tools, dashboards and advocacy materials.

Skills

English language skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Degree in Administration or Monitoring & Evaluation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

BLACK SASH IS HIRING:Programme and M&E Administrator (Cape Town)

Deadline: 16 November 2026

Black Sash seeks to appoint a Programme and M&E Administrator, based in Claremont, Cape Town, with a hybrid remote working option.

Black Sash’s mission is to work towards the realisation of socio-economic rights, as outlined in the SA Constitution 1996, with an emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable, particularly women and children. We will, in the course of our work, explore options to significantly help to reduce poverty and inequality.

The role of the Programme and M&E Administrator is to play a pivotal role in providing quality administrative support, monitoring and evaluation to programme management functions. This role focuses on ensuring effective programme administration, accurate, timely, and high-quality data collection to support evidence-based decision-making and advocacy efforts. The incumbent will coordinate programme activities and support monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

systems and tools across the organisation’s initiatives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Programme Administration, Reporting and Advocacy Support: Support and coordinate national programmes in line with Black Sash’s strategic objectives. Assist with monitoring and reporting tools, maintain programme records, and facilitate administration and communication between the Research & CBM Manager and Regional Managers. Coordinate Advocacy Unit activities across national advocacy, education and training, and communications and media programmes, including calendars, work plans, schedules, meetings and action follow-up. Provide primary administrative support for coalitions: maintain partner contacts, arrange meetings and joint activities, circulate agendas and documents, take minutes, track commitments and facilitate partner communication. Organise campaigns and events and provide logistical support for advocacy campaigns and public events, including preparing and distributing materials and liaising with teams and partners. Collate inputs for advocacy submissions, briefings and reports, document advocacy activities and outcomes, and monitor deadlines.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Support: Support improvements to M&E frameworks, data collection methods, and survey tools; maintain accurate, reliable reporting databases; and produce customised reports and dashboards for evidence-based decisions. Provide technical support and refresher training to staff and partners, resolve system issues with IT and programme teams, and coordinate programme reports for submission to the Research and CBM Manager for organisational reporting.
• Governance, Management Support and Stakeholder Relations: Coordinate governance meetings by scheduling sessions, preparing agendas and circulating documents. Attend meetings, take minutes and monitor action points. Keep records ready for audit and provide documentation and analysis to support strategic planning. Foster stakeholder relationships across programmes, maintaining professionalism and upholding the values of the Black Sash. Maintaining communication channels, including email and WhatsApp, to keep stakeholders and partners informed, particularly when events occur.

Experience:

1. A Degree or other relevant tertiary qualification relating to Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation.

2. At least 3 to 5 years of work experience in Monitoring & Evaluation administration and one or more of the areas such as

Resource, Office and Project Administration. Experience in providing secretarial support to governing structures and management committees.

3. Excellent English language skills (verbal, written and editing)

4. Advanced computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases, with practical experience in data collection, cleaning, validation and analysis. Ability to maintain reporting databases, use digital survey tools, and produce reports and dashboards. Ability to troubleshoot routine system issues, support staff and partners in using M&E tools and liaise with IT on technical problems.

5. Strong organisational and planning skills and Excellent people relations skills

6. Ability to work independently and under pressure

7. Excellent project management skills; have ability to multitask and be proactive.

Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English is required, and at least one other South African language

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to human rights, who can think proactively and creatively and is prepared to work hard, under pressure and to the deadline, often beyond normal office hours, and to travel occasionally.

Preference will be given to women in line with our Black Sash Policy.

How to apply?

• A letter of motivation, and
• Curriculum vitae (max: 2 pages), with
• The names of three contactable references

To apply, submit a Cover Letter and CV, including three contactable referees, to [e-mail] or contact J Marques at [phone].

Closing Date: Monday, 16 th November 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Total Cost to Company: R 384 567,93 per annum (includes: Medical Allowance, 13 th Cheque and Pension)

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within a month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.