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 […]

Call for Proposals: Behaviour Change Literature Review

DataDrive2030 is seeking a researcher or research team to conduct a desktop literature review on behaviour change to inform how data can better drive action in South Africa’s early learning ecosystem. This research will support our work to bridge the gap between data and action, helping stakeholders across the sector translate insights into improved practice […]

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 […]

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.

Join Our Team: Office & Operations Unit Lead

Cape Town | Full-time | Applications close 26 June 2026   Are you an experienced operations professional who thrives on creating order, enabling teams, and building systems that help organisations perform at their best? DataDrive2030 is looking for a highly organised, motivated, and engaging Office & Operations Unit Lead to lead our Office Operations function […]

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 […]

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.