4 Monitoring Specialist jobs in South Africa

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What We'll Bring
Compliance is responsible for the creation, implementation and execution of global compliance programs and policies. We provide TransUnion with compliance direction, support, oversight and training resources, and implement risk and internal controls. Our team members maintain strong partnerships with TransUnion businesses that extend the reach and impact of the compliance program. Team members are strong problem-solvers and project managers, and we encourage development and recognition for good work.

What You'll Bring
How You'll Contribute

• You will bring your knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes, assessments, monitoring, and remediation to assist TransUnion with its legal and business obligations.
• You will be a business partner and a trusted advisor to assigned business units, ensuring that the compliance and ethics program activities align with business objectives and become integrated into their business activities.
• You will promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs for the business unit, such that independently assessing the effectiveness of the current combination of controls, metrics, and assurance activities designed to ensure compliance, gap identification, and remediation.
• You will conduct compliance assessments, including planning and execution of assessment procedures, identification of control gaps, development of remediation plans, and communication of audit reports to senior management.
• Conduct compliance assessments, including planning and execution of assessment procedures, identification of control gaps, development of remediation plans, and communication of audit reports to senior management.
• Because of your experience in a compliance role and business operations, you will demonstrate knowledge of the business unit's function, processes and compliance requirements.
• You will have a wide degree of latitude in decision making and defining appropriate solutions, by attending and supporting local management meetings from the compliance and ethics perspective.
• You will manage metrics related to your role and, where applicable, provide content for leadership reports.
• You will also perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• You have a bachelor's degree/diploma in risk management, finance, economics, business management, statistics, computer science, pre-law or other related field. (An equivalent combination of education and prior work experience may be substituted at the discretion of management.)
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience, preferably Big 4 or a mix of external and internal within the financial services industry. Regulatory audit and monitoring are a plus. Experience performing operational compliance audit is highly preferred.
• Incumbents are preferred to have relevant knowledge of regulatory or procedural compliance issues and the ability to apply them within an operations environment.
• Remote Role
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge and writing.

Impact You'll Make

• If you're a person whose priorities include doing the right things the right way, maintaining a high level of integrity and serving as an example for other employees, you might be a good fit for a career in compliance.
• Are you looking for an opportunity where you will know that you have spent your day helping others to do the right thing?
• Do you want a job where you will know that your efforts help prevent harm, protecting all stakeholders, such as executives, co-workers, shareholders, customers and consumers?
• Do you thrive on diversity in the tasks you will do on a daily basis? Independently or with limited supervision, in this compliance analyst position, you will work closely with the business unit you will support.
• You will frequently interact with peers, the Law Department, Internal Audit, and business unit operations, providing compliance related consultation and oversight.
• "It is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment.
• A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required, should you be successful, you will need to upgrade your line in order to work effectively."

If you haven't heard from us for 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

TransUnion Job Title

Specialist II, Compliance Monitoring

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will ensure that performance insights from projects, programs, or interventions are highlighted in a way that informs organisational decisions.

Designing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks:

• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks tailored to specific projects or programs.
• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs), setting targets, and establishing data collection methods and tools.

Data Collection and Management:

• Manage the gathering of essential data to monitor progress and evaluate results.
• Designing surveys, conducting interviews or focus groups, and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyse data to evaluate progress towards project objectives.
• Identify trends and patterns to evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Use statistical and analytical techniques to make sense of complex data sets and derive actionable insights.

Learning and Knowledge Management:

• Support the MEL and operational teams in learning and sharing knowledge by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Contribute to organisational learning by synthesising findings from evaluations and promoting evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting:

• Preparing reports or presentations summarising analysis results and key findings for management or other relevant parties.
• Prepare regular reports on project performance, presenting findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. This includes summarising key findings, highlighting successes and challenges, and making recommendations for program improvement.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities adhere to established standards and guidelines.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to verify the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data and ensure compliance with donor requirements or regulatory standards.

Management, Leadership, and Capacity Building:

• Manage the performance of subordinates through performance reviews and regular one-on-one sessions.
• Assist with, participate in, and provide input into any M&E training internally and with partners as necessary.
• Provide training and technical assistance to M&E Officers on M&E concepts, methods, and tools. This helps build the capacity of stakeholders to effectively monitor and evaluate their own activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree qualification in M&E, Development Studies, or Sociology.
• Formal training in statistical analysis and/or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Training in data visualisation techniques and tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Project Management Training.
• At least 5 years of M&E experience.
• Experience managing M&E staff.

Required Skills:

• Project management skills.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) skills.
• Research skills.
• Data analysis.
• Technical and analytical skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Management, capacity-building, and leadership skills.
• Reporting skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Basic quantitative data analysis skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adaptability and Flexibility.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Ability to design and conduct research activities, including data collection, surveys, interviews, and focus groups, and apply appropriate research methodologies.
• Experience in designing data collection instruments, such as surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides, and conducting both quantitative and qualitative data collection activities.
• Strong qualitative data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, adhere to timelines and deadlines, and coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities within project constraints.

Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from designated groups to apply.