Project Manager (Data & Analytics)

Parvana; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on social impact in Pretoria seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the Data-SMARTS initiative. This role entails managing operations, analyzing educational data, and training stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 5-8 years of experience in project management or education technology. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential. Proficiency in an official South African language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years experience in project management, public sector support, or education technology development.
• Experience in analyzing and visualizing complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of the Data-SMARTS initiative, managing timelines and budgets.
• Serve as main point of contact with stakeholders.
• Oversee design and refinement of data collection tools.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of educational data.
• Develop comprehensive training manuals and tools.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Monitoring and evaluation

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in isiZulu or seSotho

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Economics, Education, Health, etc.)

Tools

Stata

R

Power BI

SurveyCTO

Job description

About our client :

An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to “doing good” for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference to the greater good of society. While this organisation has deep funding and you will earn well, it is best suited to those who have a strong social conscience and humanitarian interests.

What you will be doing :

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Data-SMARTS initiative, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the core organization and other provincial and national stakeholders.
• Build trust and foster collaboration across all internal and external parties.
• Oversee and support the design, piloting, and refinement of all data collection tools and instruments.
• Lead the interpretation and analysis of educational data, translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for provincial, district, and school-level officials.
• Work with external experts to ensure all tools and instruments meet specified minimum functional requirements.
• Design and lead structured training sessions and workshops for education officials.
• Act as a thought partner to government officials.
• Ensure the project's long-term sustainability by embedding skills and systems within government structures.
• Develop comprehensive training manuals and how-to tools for institutionalisation and scalability.

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary degree would be ideal (Economics, Education, Health, Public Policy, Data Science, International Development, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5 - 8 years experience in either project management, public sector support, education, or technology solution development.
• Hands-on experience in data analysis and digital tools (, Stata, R, Power BI, SurveyCTO, or similar).
• Ability to analyse, visualise, and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience in monitoring & evaluation, education assessments (like EGRA, EGMA).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in complex, dynamic, and evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work sensitively and build relationships.
• Must be capable of working independently, managing ambiguity, and driving results collaboratively.
• Proficiency in an official South African language other than English (, isiZulu, seSotho) is a distinct benefit.