Head of Research, Reflection Evaluating (Hybrid/Remote)

Datafin • johannesburg, gauteng • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating (Hybrid/Remote)

KwaZulu Natal - South Africa, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa, Western Cape - South Africa, Remote

ENVIRONMENT

LEAD research programmes & projects in a relatively new and exciting Innovation & Learning portfolio as the next Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating sought by a Community Upliftment Programme based in Johannesburg. You will explore and seek new knowledge and introducing whats valuable to the programme appropriately, manage research & evaluation assets while designing appropriate (often mixed methods) approaches and adapting these over time. Applicants will require a Masters Degree or equivalent with relevant experience, preferably PhD with practical experience with at least 8 years relevant and diverse experience in complex organisational-systemic contexts incl.

4 years in senior role(s) successfully leading functions and managing teams. You must also have experience...