Data Coordinator (Degreed) Hybrid

Merand Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Merand Recruitment is seeking a technically skilled Data Coordinator for its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Department in Stellenbosch. You will manage data systems, impact-tracking tools and reporting dashboards, ensuring timely collection, cleaning, validation and reporting of programme data in line with organisational standards.

You will support data management processes, develop reports and visualisations, and provide analytical insights to inform decisions, improve programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Geoinformatics, Data Science, IT, Remote Sensing, Information Systems, Statistics)
• 3+ years of data coordination, data management or related roles
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or automated data workflows
• Experience supporting field data collection (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently resolving routine data/system issues
• High attention to detail and data validation
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary and international teams
• Willingness to travel to field sites in Africa, including remote areas

Responsibilities

• Impact Tracker & Dashboard Administration
• Data Management & Analysis
• MEL Coordination & Support
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Collaboration & Representation

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics/Data Science/IT/Remote Sensing/Statistics

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a technically skilled and detail-oriented Data Coordinator to join the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Department. Reporting to the MEL Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and optimising data systems, impact-tracking tools and reporting dashboards.

The role involves ensuring the accurate and timely collection, cleaning, validation and reporting of programme and field-level data in line with organisational standards. Working closely with field and programme teams, the Data Coordinator will support effective data management processes, develop reports and visualisations, and provide analytical insights to inform decision-making, improve programme performance and drive continuous organisational learning and operational efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Impact Tracker & Dashboard Administration
• Data Management & Analysis
• MEL Coordination & Support
• Knowledge Management & Learning
• Collaboration & Representation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Geoinformatics, Data Science, Information Technology, Remote Sensing, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in data coordination, data management, monitoring and evaluation, or a related technical role.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, or automated data workflows.
• Experience supporting field data collection processes (preferred but not essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when resolving routine data or system issues.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy and validation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and international locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field sites in Africa, including remote areas with challenging travel conditions.