KHUTJO LANGA
Data Insights & Impact Officer | Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL)
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Data Insights and MERL professional with over eight (8) years of progressive responsibility in designing, managing, and strengthening data systems, analytics, and impact reporting for complex, donor-funded and multi-stakeholder programmes. Demonstrated expertise in establishing centralised databases, ensuring data quality and integrity, leading data collection and cleaning workflows, and translating qualitative and quantitative data into clear, decision-ready insights. Strong background in training programme teams, managing staff and interns, and supporting leadership through evidence-based reporting. Experienced in international and multi-country contexts, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL concepts, and emerging Python/RStudio analytics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research, Development & MERL Officer (Volunteer)
Youth Activist Collective (YAC)
11.2025 - Current
- Lead organisational MERL and data insights functions, supporting evidence-based advocacy and strategic decision-making.
- Design and manage research and data collection approaches for campaigns and programmes.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets and synthesise findings into research briefs, learning products, and reports.
- Support the strengthening of internal data storage, reporting workflows, and learning systems.
- Contribute analytical content to funding proposals and organisational strategy documents.
- Remote
Head of Programme Management
Property Point
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided strategic oversight of programme implementation while strengthening organisation-wide data, reporting, and performance management systems.
- Led and managed a multidisciplinary team of seven (7) staff, including performance monitoring, mentoring, and skills development.
- Implemented and optimised SmartSheet and Ethuse (SEFDA) systems to centralise programme data and improve data integrity and accessibility.
- Oversaw consolidated monthly, quarterly, and donor-facing reports, translating programme data into actionable management insights.
- Supported senior leadership with dashboards, analysis, and evidence for strategic planning and decision-making.
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Property Point
04.2018 - 04.2024
- Designed, implemented, and maintained centralised M&E databases supporting multiple enterprise and donor-funded programmes.
- Led organisation-wide data collection, cleaning, validation, and storage processes, ensuring high data quality and compliance with donor standards.
- Produced comprehensive quantitative and qualitative impact reports, dashboards, and learning briefs for internal leadership, donors, and partners.
- Conducted advanced data analysis and visualisation to track outcomes, trends, and programme performance over time.
- Trained programme managers and field teams on data tools, reporting standards, indicators, and results frameworks.
- Supported international reporting, benchmarking, and learning engagements across Africa and global partner networks.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Property Point
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported the development and rollout of M&E tools, databases, and reporting systems.
- Conducted routine data collection, verification, and analysis.
- Contributed to programme performance reports and evaluations.
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Property Point
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with data collection, database administration, and reporting activities.
- Supported monitoring visits, data entry, and analysis under supervision.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Management Practice
Henley Business School Africa
Johannesburg07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physical and Mineral Sciences
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Tshwane12-2015
Skills
Data management, cleaning, validation, and integrity assurance
Centralised database design and maintenance
Programme monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Impact reporting, dashboards, and data visualisation (Power BI)
Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, reporting automation)
SQL (working knowledge) and relational data concepts
Basic Python / RStudio for data analysis
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms, Outlook)
Digital reporting and workflow tools (SmartSheet, Ethuse/SEFDA)
Training, capacity building, and technical support
Team leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder engagement (local and international)
Certification
Results Measurement using the DCED Standard, DevLearn, 2019
Timeline
Research, Development & MERL Officer (Volunteer)
Youth Activist Collective (YAC)
11.2025 - Current
Head of Programme Management
Property Point
04.2024 - 04.2025
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Property Point
04.2018 - 04.2024
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Property Point
06.2017 - 04.2018
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Property Point
05.2016 - 05.2017
Postgraduate Diploma - Management Practice
Henley Business School Africa
Bachelor of Science - Physical and Mineral Sciences
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)