Keatlaretse is a senior analyst in the Financial Empowerment, Monitoring and Evaluation Practice at DNA Economics. She is an emerging evaluator with more than 5 years of experience in research and programme monitoring and evaluation for government, private and non-profit organisations. Keatlaretse has experience in a variety of sectors including finance, education and training, entrepreneurship, and employment, and has contributed to several evaluations and research studies in these sectors. She has a keen interest in education and training, specifically with regard to the impact these sectors can have on people`s livelihoods. Keatlaretse’s current focus is on the assessment of Consumer Education and Financial literacy programmes in the country.
Prior to joining DNA, Kea worked as a data analyst at Statistics South Africa where she focused on the poverty and inequality research. She also worked as a researcher at Mzabalazo Advisory services contributing to research and evaluations in skills development and training, including various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
Kea holds an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Administration in Economics from North West University and a BCom Honours Degree from North West University. Kea is also a member of the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA).