Impact Insights Lead - Data-Driven Change

Africa Practice Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa Practice Ltd is seeking an Impact Evidence & Insights Lead to design and execute mixed-methods research, building primary data collection strategies and synthesising diverse inputs into compelling narratives. You will support the growth team with rigorous, data-driven insights that inform overarching Africa-focused strategies.

This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, reporting to the Partner, Innovation & Solutions.

Qualifications

• Role requires a research expert who can design and execute mixed-methods studies.
• Experience building primary data collection strategies including digital and social media surveys.
• Ability to synthesize diverse data and insights into clear, evidence-based narratives.
• Strong analytical mindset with curiosity and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute primary data collection strategies, including digital and social media surveys.
• Combine quantitative and qualitative data to produce evidence-based narratives.
• Support the growth team by translating research into actionable insights for Africa-facing outcomes.

Skills

Research design

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Survey design

Data synthesis

Economic modelling support

Strategic thinking

Self-starter

Job description

Africa Practice Ltd is seeking an Impact Evidence & Insights Lead to design and execute mixed-methods research, building primary data collection strategies and synthesising diverse inputs into compelling narratives. You will support the growth team with rigorous, data-driven insights that inform overarching Africa-focused strategies.

This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, reporting to the Partner, Innovation & Solutions.