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Job title : Senior Analyst Market Surveillance And Data Analysis Department (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : August 18, 2025

Purpose of the Job :

To analyze data systems, create automated systems to retrieve information from databases, and compile reports. The department will also use data to solve problems, turn data into information, and information into insights that will lead to informed business decisions. The role involves creating detailed specifications for data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage, and reporting. The person appointed will report to the Senior Specialist : Data Analysis.

Key Performance Areas :

1. Create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage, and reporting;
2. Produce documentation such as source-to-target maps, data dictionaries, and data models;
3. Create test cases and scenarios used to ensure quality assurance;
4. Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources, define data for master and metadata, and implement solutions;
5. Promote the use of existing enterprise data standards to enhance data quality, ensure compliance, and adhere to data governance principles;
6. Process live and confidential data according to specified guidelines;
7. Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that could impact reporting and business decisions;
8. Interpret data, analyze results, and identify trends to enable continuous improvement in data quality and business performance;
9. Define, implement, and standardize metrics, reports, and dashboards for the business;
10. Deliver key metrics, reports, and dashboards with interpretation.

Other Key Competencies :

The applicant must demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong financial and numeracy skills, proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication, good interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. The candidate should be able to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks.

Requirements :

A degree or B Tech in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services. Proven experience in building logical and physical data models using industry best practices, patterns, and frameworks. Knowledge of database and data warehouse design. Familiarity with BI methodologies. Practical experience with database management tools and reporting tools.

Closing Date : 18 August 2025

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Purpose of the Jo b: To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutions regulated by the FSCA. The persons appointed to this position will report to the Manager: AML/CFT Supervision Department. Key Performance Areas : Monitor compliance with the FIC Act by the financial institutions regulated by the FSCA; Enforce non-compliance by financial institutions where contraventions of the FIC Act have been identified; Identify and report trends in the financial services sector with possible impact on the FSCAs ability to discharge its duties as a Supervisory Body; Conduct on-site and/or offsite inspections and other supervisory activities in terms of the FIC Act; Assist with investigations of FIC Act related enquiries/complaints relating to financial institutions; Actively participate in and contribute to industry and FSCA committees as and when required; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in respect of regulatory and supervisory matters; and Perform administrative or other supervisory activities relating to the regulatory framework. Only Persons with disabilities will be considered for this position . Requirements : A Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Audit, Law, Risk Management, or other relevant discipline with at least 2 years working experience within the financial services industry. Working experience in the collective investment, crypto asset or financial markets sectors will be an added advantage. A good understanding of the FIC Act is essential. Excellent report writing skills are essential.

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing data and analysis to support the Commercial Development Manager in projects aimed at improving the commercial performance of Coloplast South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Business Analyst will support various business segments in executing commercial processes, projects, and initiatives to maximize business impact in these regions.

Main responsibilities include top-line business performance analysis and insights generation through report development, ad-hoc analytics, and special projects.

You will report to the Commercial Development Manager.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring, analyzing, and communicating commercial performance against targets with a focus on accuracy.
• Identifying business trends using data and generating insights to inform strategy and processes.
• Managing internal and external data sources to ensure data integrity for reporting and decision-making.
• Assisting in business planning and reporting, including developing business intelligence reports.
• Coordinating with the sales team for market information such as S&T, competition, and territory sizing.
• Participating in strategic projects to improve commercial performance, including pricing, business cases, tools, and tenders.
• Managing daily CRM activities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to analyze overall performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA)/CIMA or relevant finance degree.
• 0-2 years post-articles experience.
• Experience in business partnering or management consulting is advantageous.
• Experience in the pharma or medtech industry is advantageous.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to make fact-based recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Effective collaboration skills across functions and cultures.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Power BI, SQL, and Python is advantageous.

Leadership and Personal Attributes:

• Aligns with Coloplast Leadership Principles: setting high ambitions, integrity, and delivering results.
• Passionate about Coloplast’s mission, vision, and values.
• Quick learner, resourceful, flexible, and solution-oriented.
• Organized, structured, and capable of managing deadlines and ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Team player with a customer/service orientation.

Coloplast develops products that improve lives for people with healthcare needs. With about 16,000 employees and products in over 143 countries, we are a leading medical device company committed to inclusivity and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability.

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Business Analyst/Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Sandton, ZA

Job Family: Commercial Support

Country/Region: South Africa

The Business Analyst is responsible for providing data and analysis as well as to assist the Commercial Development Manager in projects with an aim to improve the commercial performance of Coloplast South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Business Analyst will act as a support to the different business segments executing commercial processes, projects and initiatives to maximize business impact in South Africa (SA) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Main responsibilities are top line business performance analysis and insights generation in our commercial processes with report development, ad-hoc analytics and special projects being central to the role.

You will report to the Commercial Development Manager.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Frequently follows, analyses, and effectively communicates commercial performance against a set target with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Identify business trends by utilizing data and draw insights that can be used to strengthen the strategy and processes.
• Manage data sources, both internal and external, and ensure data integrity to allow insight reporting to facilitate managerial decision making.
• Assist Com-Ex Manager in all critical business planning and reporting, including developing business intelligence reporting.
• Coordinate with sales team for ad hoc market information (S&T, Competition, territory sizing, etc).
• Participates in key strategic projects to improve our commercial performance such as Pricing excellence, Business cases, tools and software, tenders.
• Own and manage daily CRM (salesforce.com) related activities.
• Collaborates with all other business stakeholders to analyse overall performance.

Qualifications:

• CA(SA)/CIMA or other relevant Finance Degree.
• 0-2 years Post Articles experience.
• 1-2 years business partnering or management consulting experience advantageous.
• Previous Pharma or Medtech industry experience advantageous.
• Excellent numerical skills with an analytical approach to Marketing and the ability to construct fact-based recommendations and business cases.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and cultures.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) – ideally combined with one more language.
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills in addition to the ability to engage with different cultures in the SA & SSA region.
• Proficient computer skills (a must) including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Power Bi, Tabular Data Modelling, SQL and Python advantageous.

Coloplast Leadership Principles:

• Set high ambitions and challenge your team.
• Be open and honest about performance.
• Show visible and decisive leadership.
• Focus teams on delivering business results.
• High integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Passionate about Coloplast Mission, Vision and Values.
• Quick learner, intellectual capacity with a high degree of common sense, resourcefulness, flexibility, and solution oriented.
• Very organized and structured with the ability to successfully manage deadlines as well as handle ambiguity.
• Ability to balance needed attention to detail with a pragmatic view on opportunity, impact and feasibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with different cultures in the SA & SSA region.
• Team player with a strong “customer/service” orientation.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.

We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.

Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Demonstrating expertise:

• Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in the SADC region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues.
• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the SADC member countries through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
• Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.

Writing analysis

• Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Southern Africa for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks’ online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues.
• Work closely with other analysts covering Southern Africa. This will include challenging and accepting feedback on own analysis, and ensuring coherence with other analysts.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting pan-African or global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, climate change, sustainability, technology, etc.).

Consulting and client engagement :

• Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Southern African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
• Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.

Marketing and business development

• Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
• Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required.
• Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team.

Essential:

• Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a primary focus on Southern Africa (including but not limited to South Africa).
• Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity.
• Honors’ degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Previous professional experience of risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Portuguese, French, or other languages spoken in the region is a plus, but is not essential.
• Network of professional contacts in Southern Africa (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)
• Experience conducting business development, proven track record of winning work (or funding), managing projects, and developing/maintaining client relationships.
• Track record of relevant publications, participation in conferences and events, or providing expert comment to media

Competencies (Essential:

• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
• Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
• Ability to adapt well to changing demands.

Preferred:

• Experience with handling datasets, conducting quantitative data analysis and producing data visualisations.
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

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Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.

We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.

Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Demonstrating expertise:

• Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in the SADC region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues.
• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the SADC member countries through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
• Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.

Writing analysis

• Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Southern Africa for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks' online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues.
• Work closely with other analysts covering Southern Africa. This will include challenging and accepting feedback on own analysis, and ensuring coherence with other analysts.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting pan-African or global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, climate change, sustainability, technology, etc.).

Consulting and client engagement :

• Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Southern African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
• Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.

Marketing and business development

• Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
• Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required.
• Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team.

Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.

We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors.

Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Demonstrating expertise:

• Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in the SADC region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues.
• Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the SADC member countries through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips.
• Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality.

Writing analysis

• Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Southern Africa for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks' online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues.
• Work closely with other analysts covering Southern Africa. This will include challenging and accepting feedback on own analysis, and ensuring coherence with other analysts.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting pan-African or global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, climate change, sustainability, technology, etc.).

Consulting and client engagement :

• Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Southern African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region.
• Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required.

Marketing and business development

• Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives.
• Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required.
• Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team.

Requirements

Essential:

• Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a primary focus on Southern Africa (including but not limited to South Africa).
• Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity.
• Honors' degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Previous professional experience of risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Portuguese, French, or other languages spoken in the region is a plus, but is not essential.
• Network of professional contacts in Southern Africa (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.)
• Experience conducting business development, proven track record of winning work (or funding), managing projects, and developing/maintaining client relationships.
• Track record of relevant publications, participation in conferences and events, or providing expert comment to media

Competencies (Essential:

• Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines.
• Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality.
• Ability to adapt well to changing demands.

Preferred:

• Experience with handling datasets, conducting quantitative data analysis and producing data visualisations.
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety. We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors. Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Tasks and Responsibilities Demonstrating expertise: Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in the SADC region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues. Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the SADC member countries through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips. Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality. Writing analysis Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Southern Africa for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks' online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues. Work closely with other analysts covering Southern Africa. This will include challenging and accepting feedback on own analysis, and ensuring coherence with other analysts. Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting pan-African or global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, climate change, sustainability, technology, etc.). Consulting and client engagement : Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Southern African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region. Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients. Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required. Marketing and business development Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives. Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required. Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team. Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety. We are looking for an experienced analyst or senior analyst to join a team covering the SADC region. The successful candidate will have a leading role in writing analysis on political, security and business-relevant issues and in delivering bespoke consulting engagements. They will be part of a team focused on Sub-Saharan Africa within the Global Risk Analysis department, and will also work closely with other Southern Africa-focused colleagues, particularly those in our Johannesburg office. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in and understanding of political dynamics in the SADC region, or a sub-set of countries in the region. Our analysts are country specialists with backgrounds in the political risk industry, business, academia, journalism, government and/or international organisations. Our analysis is delivered to clients through subscription products and in bespoke consulting engagements that showcase our expertise. We commonly advise clients on topics such as threats to stability, election outcomes, levels of corruption, business and human rights issues, policymaking and regulatory dynamics in certain sectors. Willingness to travel and an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices are vital. This role will require the successful candidate to be based in Johannesburg and regularly attend the office there, though Control Risks encourages hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Tasks and Responsibilities Demonstrating expertise: Contribute to team discussions about political and business risk issues in the SADC region. Take ownership and responsibility for determining our position and analytical line on key issues. Maintain a high level of regional and country expertise on the SADC member countries through research, attendance at relevant seminars and research trips. Develop and effectively manage government, academic, journalistic and business contacts in the region and share knowledge about sources with other members of the desk. Use source information astutely and conduct in-person research as and when required, respecting client confidentiality. Writing analysis Provide regular and high-quality coverage of relevant developments affecting the business environment in Southern Africa for clients subscribing to Seerist, Control Risks' online subscription service. This will include writing updates on trends and developments across the region in domestic politics, government policy, regulation, operational and security issues. Work closely with other analysts covering Southern Africa. This will include challenging and accepting feedback on own analysis, and ensuring coherence with other analysts. Collaborate with colleagues in other geographical regions on analysis of crosscutting pan-African or global issues and trends where required (geopolitics, climate change, sustainability, technology, etc.). Consulting and client engagement : Deliver political and business risk consulting work on Southern African countries as required. Lead conversations with clients on their requirements for analysis of political, regulatory and operational risks in the region. Scope and write proposals for bespoke consulting engagements on the region. Contribute to the development of compelling client deliverables and propose innovative ways to present facts and analysis to clients. Support and contribute to the delivery of consulting engagements for the wider Africa region as required. Marketing and business development Contribute to company-wide promotional publications, press releases and sales initiatives. Contribute to regional marketing initiatives including thought leadership (articles, blogposts, podcasts, etc.), and represent Control Risks as a country expert at conferences when required. Respond to media queries on the region as required under the direction of more senior members of the Africa analysis team. RequirementsEssential: Professional experience in consulting, political and security risk analysis, emerging market analysis, market intelligence, public policy, academia, or government, with a primary focus on Southern Africa (including but not limited to South Africa). Proven ability to write and verbally communicate with authority and clarity. Honors' degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline. Previous professional experience of risk analysis on the region and familiarity with business-focused research. Preferred: Knowledge of Portuguese, French, or other languages spoken in the region is a plus, but is not essential. Network of professional contacts in Southern Africa (public and private sector, policy and academia, journalism, government, etc.) Experience conducting business development, proven track record of winning work (or funding), managing projects, and developing/maintaining client relationships. Track record of relevant publications, participation in conferences and events, or providing expert comment to media Competencies (Essential: Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines. Ability to independently identify, research and interpret significant events and developments. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Eagerness to seize opportunities, resolve problems and deliver work of the highest quality. Ability to adapt well to changing demands. Preferred: Experience with handling datasets, conducting quantitative data analysis and producing data visualisations. Good public speaking and presentation skills. BenefitsControl Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process. 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Sanlam Investment Group
The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients’ best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group’s balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.

The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.

Sanlam Alternative Investments (SAI)
The purpose Sanlam Alternative Investments (SAI) business is to help build the African continent and make a real sustainable difference in the emerging economies in which we operate in, aligning to the Sanlam Group’s mission of financial inclusion. The SAI business has a broad range of capabilities that include Private Equity, Specialised Finance, Property, Infrastructure and Partnerships. Sanlam is the biggest non-banking financial institution on the continent, operating in Africa for over 100 years.

The SME Investment Analyst is responsible for assessing and managing the credit risk of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients. The role involves analyzing financial information, evaluating business risks, and making informed credit recommendations to support sound lending decisions and portfolio growth.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for researching, analysing and provision of relevant information and recommendations regarding investment attractiveness.
• Analyses an SME's position within its industry, sales and profit estimates, projected rates of return on capital, total equity, asset utilisation and leverage.
• Projects short- and long-term cash flows and ability to service and repay debt.
• Assists with annual reviews, report backs and explain performance variances.
• Makes recommendations for the initial loan facility, renewals and/or amendments.
• Responsible for post investment monitoring and liaison with support staff including fund accountants, legal, operations etc.

Qualification and Experience

BCom, CFA, CA with 2 to 3 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Company research and analysis/fixed interest/alternative investments/property

Rank companies within industry

Recommendations and presentation of results

Personal Attributes

Self-development - Contributing independently

Decision quality - Contributing independently

Financial acumen - Contributing independently

Business insight - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embracesdiversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business inSouth Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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About Unifi

Unifi is redefining credit in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels. We make life easy for thousands of clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even more. As one of the fastest-growing lenders in East Africa, we combine exceptional client service with the very best tech and data analytics.

About Unifi

Unifi is redefining credit in Africa with simple, fast personal loans delivered through online, mobile and branch channels. We make life easy for thousands of clients across Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Unifi has conviction in the African continent and its people, and our products enable our clients to achieve even more. As one of the fastest-growing lenders in East Africa, we combine exceptional client service with the very best tech and data analytics.

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The Role

Unifi Africa is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Systems Analyst to drive the design and validation of system-level solutions that support our microlending operations across South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, and other key stakeholders to ensure business requirements are translated into scalable system architectures and clear technical specifications. You’ll play a crucial role in defining how our systems should operate — from API workflows to configuration structures — enabling the delivery of reliable, high-performing, and well-integrated technology solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys delving into systems architecture, data flows, APIs, and functional design — and who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand business needs and convert them into technical solution designs.
• Design and document end-to-end system processes, data flows, component interactions, and integration points for both new initiatives and existing systems.
• Produce comprehensive functional specifications for development teams, detailing API contracts, logic workflows, and configuration parameters to support accurate and efficient implementation.
• Assess the impact of system and process changes, identifying interdependencies, potential risks, and required integration adjustments to ensure seamless transitions.
• Participate in solution validation, verifying that delivered functionality aligns with both business requirements and technical specifications.
• Work closely with development and QA teams throughout the delivery lifecycle to support the implementation and testing of new features and system enhancements.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Unifi’s platform architecture, core lending systems, and integrations with external partners such as payment providers, credit bureaus, and mobile network operators.
• Ensure consistent application of platform configuration standards and governance practices across all development and deployment environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in system documentation quality, modeling techniques, and architecture decision-making frameworks.
• Support issue resolution by analyzing system logs, database queries, and component interactions to identify root causes and propose solutions.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in systems analysis, functional design, or solution architecture, ideally within the fintech or broader financial services sector.
• Proven expertise in system modeling, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and producing clear, comprehensive documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of modern APIs, web services, system integrations, and enterprise-level applications.
• Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries to analyze data, validate logic, and support system design or issue resolution.
• Familiar with collaboration and productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Postman, or equivalent platforms.
• Solid grasp of software development life cycles and Agile methodologies, with practical experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with lending platforms, financial products, or integrations with third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, mobile wallets, credit bureaus) is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Deep interest in leveraging technology to advance financial inclusion across Africa.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Airlines and Aviation

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