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Data Analytics & Organisational Research
Data science with a human dimension
We combine statistical rigour with industrial psychology expertise to help organisations worldwide make better, data-driven decisions — from employee engagement surveys to advanced HR analytics and data capability building.
28+
Years of experience
100+
Clients worldwide
4
Core disciplines
Wits
University affiliation
Our Services
A comprehensive range of data analytics and organisational research services — each designed to turn your data into decisions that matter.
Employee Engagement Surveys
Scientifically designed surveys measuring engagement, culture and climate — benchmarked against 28 years of proprietary data.
Find out more360 Degree Feedback Surveys
Multi-perspective feedback on performance and development needs — applicable from Executive to Team Member level.
Find out morePulse Surveys
Short, frequent surveys giving your organisation a real-time read on employee sentiment and emerging challenges.
Find out moreHR Analytics
Advanced analytics on recruitment, retention, performance and workforce planning — turning HR data into strategic insight.
Find out moreData Analytics Readiness
A structured six-phase programme building your organisation's data analytics capability from assessment through to governance.
Find out moreOrganisational Development
Leadership development, change management and people analytics solutions that drive measurable workforce impact.
Find out moreThe DMSA Difference
What makes DMSA unique — and why over 100 organisations worldwide have chosen us.
28+
Years of benchmark data
Our proprietary dataset lets you compare your results against the market — no competitor can replicate this.
4
Disciplines under one roof
Data Scientists, Statisticians, Industrial Psychologists and Business Analysts — all working together on your project.
100+
Clients worldwide
From government departments and listed companies to professional services firms and NGOs across the globe.
Wits
University affiliation
Based at one of Africa's leading research universities — giving our work academic rigour and independent credibility.
Trusted by Leading Organisations
We pride ourselves in creating and maintaining long-standing relationships with our clients worldwide.
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide
Ready to make better decisions with your data?
Talk to our team about how DMSA can help your organisation turn data into meaningful insight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DMSA and what we do.
DMSA — Data Management and Statistical Analysis — is a niche-specialist data analytics and organisational research company founded in 1996 and based at Wits University in Johannesburg. We work with organisations across all sectors and sizes, helping them collect, analyse and interpret data to make better business decisions. Our clients include listed companies, government departments, financial services firms, healthcare providers, professional services organisations and NGOs. We work both locally and internationally, delivering services that include employee engagement surveys, 360 degree feedback, HR analytics, data readiness programmes and organisational development consulting.
Most firms specialise in either data analytics or HR consulting — very few do both at the same level of rigour. DMSA is unique in combining four disciplines under one roof: Data Scientists, Statisticians, Industrial Psychologists and Business Analysts. This means your survey or analytics project benefits from both statistical accuracy and organisational interpretation. We also have 28 years of proprietary benchmark data built from conducting surveys across hundreds of organisations — giving our clients a contextual comparison that no other firm can provide. And as an independent specialist, we have no software platform to sell and no incentive to recommend anything other than what is right for your organisation.
DMSA is headquartered at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. We work with organisations both locally and internationally — many of our services, including online surveys, data analysis, dashboards and consulting, can be delivered remotely anywhere in the world. Our team has experience working with multinational organisations and we are comfortable adapting our methodologies to different cultural and regulatory contexts. If you are based outside South Africa and would like to discuss how DMSA can support your organisation, please contact us — we welcome international enquiries.
The easiest way to get started is to fill in our enquiry form or contact Dr Mark Paiker directly at mark@dmsa.co.za. One of our consultants will reach out to understand your needs and recommend the most appropriate service — whether that is an employee engagement survey, an HR analytics project, a data readiness assessment or an organisational development programme. There is no obligation and we are happy to have an initial conversation before any commitment is made.
