We’re Hiring: Communications Specialist – Thrive by Five Index (2026–2028)
DataDrive2030 is a rapidly growing social enterprise committed to driving change in the ECD sector through data-informed solutions. As the organisation responsible for delivering the Thrive by Five Index, we are preparing for a new three-year cycle that includes strategic planning, fieldwork, provincial engagements, national data releases, and a coordinated communications effort. To ensure the […]
Working with the Thrive by Five Index 2024 – Explorations of Early Learning Systems in South Africa
What becomes possible when nationally representative early learning data is released for public use? On 25 March, DataDrive2030 will release the Thrive by Five Index 2024 dataset, hosted via DataFirst at the University of Cape Town, alongside a six-paper working paper series and webinar: Working with the Thrive by Five Index 2024: Explorations of […]
We’re Hiring: Junior Communications Assistant
DataDrive2030 is looking for a Junior Communications Assistant to support the implementation of our communications strategy across digital platforms, publications, and events.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, confident in their writing, and excited about working at the intersection of data and social change.
We’re Hiring: Office & Operations Manager (Cape Town)
Are you an operational powerhouse who thrives on building systems that enable impact? DataDrive2030 is looking for an experienced, strategic, and highly organised Office & Operations Manager to join our growing team in Cape Town. This is not a routine office management role. This is a leadership opportunity to build and strengthen the operational backbone of […]
Strengthening Early Learning Through Data: Funder Symposium Insights 2025
Funders are a pivotal part of the early learning ecosystem, as their investment decisions shape which solutions are supported, strengthened, and scaled. On 14 October, DataDrive2030 convened a focused group of funders in Johannesburg to explore how data can drive meaningful improvements in early learning outcomes in South Africa. The annual engagement aimed to deepen […]
ELOM in Practice Webinar Series
A webinar series sharing real-world lessons from ELOM users across South Africa DataDrive2030’s ELOM in Practice webinar series brings together ELOM users and partners to share practical lessons from the field. Held regularly throughout the year, these sessions provide a space to learn from colleagues and explore how the ELOM suite of tools is being […]
WED Movement ECD Research Convening 2024
Our Executive Director, Sonja Giese, and Senior Researcher, Caylee Cook, represented DataDrive2030 at the WED Movement ECD Research Convening in Abu Dhabi. Funded by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, this research convening brought together 90 researchers from across the United Arab Emirates, the wider Arab region, and Africa.
October 2024 NGO Community of Practice
Insights and reflections from the NGO Community of Practice event in Cape Town.
Early Childhood Systems: Perspectives and Research Webinar Series
Together with Ilifa Labantwana, and Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University, we are proud to present a webinar series exploring early childhood development systems within a South African context. Each month, we convene researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and partners to examine the factors shaping the effective delivery of early childhood development services – including […]