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: 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 […]

We’re hiring: Fieldwork Support Coordinator

DataDrive2030 is recruiting a Fieldwork Support Coordinator to join the First Class Conductors Business Unit. This role serves as the primary operational interface for field teams. This role supports the post-training assessor journey, providing direct, ongoing liaison, mentorship, and technical troubleshooting to ensure field teams are fully supported and equipped for high-quality data collection during fieldwork, in support of SO3. The Fieldwork Support Coordinator is the first point of contact for in-field issues and the technical expert for field team setup.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A Project Coordinator – Thrive by Five Index (2026–2028)

We’re hiring a Project Coordinator to support the next three-year cycle of the Thrive by Five Index (2026–2028). This is a fixed-term role aligned to the project’s funding cycle and is central to ensuring strong coordination across planning, preparation, data collection, and launch.   DataDrive2030 is a rapidly growing social enterprise committed to driving change […]

Socio-economic circumstances and ELP fee levels in the 2024 Thrive by Five Index

Children’s socio-economic circumstances are a key lens for understanding disparities in developmental outcomes and access to opportunities. Economic circumstances – from poverty to affluence – are deeply connected to the resources and support systems available to young children. Families’ economic resources influence caregiver wellbeing, child health and nutrition, the home learning environment, and access to […]

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 […]

DataDrive2030 Releases Technical Manuals for Grade R Assessment Tools

Rigorous technical documentation now available for the ELOM-R measures that reliably predict early academic success. DataDrive2030 has published a comprehensive suite of technical manuals for the ELOM-R (v1) assessment tools, following a year of detailed development work. The documentation provides in-depth technical specifications for the measures designed to evaluate whether Grade R learners are academically […]