Fresh Openings at Experian

Why this role is critical to us

• To build and maintain efficient data solutions for Experian systems using our internal data fabric. The role requires one to participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Create high-quality products that meet client needs and align with company strategy. This role focuses mainly on data ingestion and distribution. Using Microsoft and Opensource tools to achieve the desired outcome, with the highest quality in mind.  

What you’ll need to bring to the party

• Systematic Approach: Uses an organised and systematic approach; can define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Steadiness: Creates a stable and reassuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.
• Analysis and Judgment: Quickly understand and analyse complex issues and problems; come up with sound and rational judgments.
• Innovation: Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.
• Effective Communication: Clear Communication. Speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Constructive Teamwork: Co-operates well with others and shares knowledge, experience, and information.
• Self-Development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

• Development: To develop processes and components that provide the necessary data management and reporting outcomes to support various business units’ data requirements and operations by providing the correct information in the proper format at the right time to the right persons. Responsible for establishing and enforcing standards and practices with the software development team. Make sure that the architecture is the right one for operations but also deployment of software to production.
• Customer Service: To ensure that Core Data Services maintains a competitive edge regarding service levels and to know and satisfy customer needs by implementing the required Policies, Procedures, and industry best practices. Also, to create innovative products that provide meaningful business solutions.
• Management support: To assist key stakeholders by performing the necessary tasks and providing critical insights and communications on an ad-hoc and recurring basis to ensure optimal company performance and revenue, improved sales conversations and industry benchmarking and performance.
• Project Management & Administration: To provide the correct outputs, on time, with the necessary documentation.
• Ownership and Initiative: Practice complete ownership of one’s own life and work environment. Own their own deliveries and communication. They act on initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
• Execution: Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.

Experience and Skills

• BSc in Computer Science, IT/ Engineering, or relevant field

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• To research, analyze and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and designs, develops, tests and maintains software solutions.
• Constructs and implements software platforms at Application and enterprise sub-system level and understands system functionality at enterprise sub-system level.  Object-orientated as well as functional programming mindset and will generally be proficient in two or more programming languages and adheres to standards set out by the senior and tech lead developers within the team.  Understands and interprets complex technical system specifications.  Participates in JAD sessions.  Designs, codes, and tests and debugs programs according to program specifications.  Produces technical and user documentation.  May have responsibility for supervision and mentoring of trainee and more junior Programmers.  Has responsibility for quality code walk-through.  Understands working as part of a project team.

Principle responsibilities

•    Responsible for the delivery of solution, by way of code that addresses the stated requirement and adheres to structural and performance standards.
•    Responsible for the support of deployed applications, as they manifest in the Production environment.
•    Responsible for effective task management within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line. 
•    Responsible for effective communication within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line. 
•    Responsible for the adherence to, and maintenance of, SDLC policy and process. 
•    Modular responsibility for the identification and generation of recommendation where personal development is indicated or desired.
•    Modular responsibility for the identification and generation of recommendation where rationalization or enhancement will provide benefit to the local unit.
•    Modular responsibility to the technical development of junior programming resources.

Experience and Skills

• Matric Certificate 
• Degree or Diploma in Software Development or Computer Science 
• 3+ Years Software Development/Programming Experience 
• Significant experience could replace the need for formal education. 
• Experience in SDLC 
• Experience in Jira and Confluence or other ticketing system 
• Experience in Data Base Design

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• The Junior-Level Insights Analyst will be part of the Insights: Insights and Research team that is responsible for any insights into our analytics products and deliveries. Of particular importance is the deliveries based on non-traditional bureau analytics. This covers both non-traditional bureau data and non-traditional analytical methodologies. This role is also critical in informing optimization of internal data flow and analytics processes (including data quality processes). A junior-level insights analyst is expected to attend and participate in the necessary internal conversations (also involving other business units) to execute on improving efficiencies and automation. A junior-level insights analyst should be inquisitive and keen to learn about Experian processes, data assets and how these are leveraged to create new monetizable solutions for the business. The junior-level insights analyst should be accountable for pro-active engagement on delivery challenges, clarification requests and blockers that may impact on delivery time-lines. The Innovation environment in a fast-paced, high-performance team-environment; requiring members able to work efficiently as part of the team, but also independently. A junior-level analyst is expected to work closely and be in regular engagement with more senior team members, in order to facilitate deep and efficient 

What you’ll be doing 

• Execute Insights and Research analytics projects and processes. These projects will constitute both BAU and new initiatives.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of own work.
• Confirm the integrity, extraction, formulation and manipulation of source data to develop new products and to inform thought leadership initiatives.
• Interpret results from analyses in order to comment on it (in written or spoken format).
• Ensure process and product documentation is up to date and interpretable both by internal and external stakeholders.

Experience and Skills

• 4-year Degree or equivalent standard, with high mathematical content o e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Mathematics and Informatics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or Data Science.
• Summary of additional beneficial skills
• Credit Market Industry experience
• Commercial Credit Industry experience
• Research presentation experience
• Python Knowledge
• Modelling using Machine Learning techniquesExperience and Skills

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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Analytics Graduate to join our data and insights team. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a passion for data, problem-solving, and turning insights into actionable business decisions.

Job Requirements:

•  Run batches (Consumer, Commercial embedded in SAS/Python code)
• Commercial and Consumer Scorecard queries
• Monitoring models, running the code for performance and stability results
• Running monthly processes such as PD, LGD, EAD and FLI models in both SAS and Python (Regulatory Analytics)
• Documenting existing processes and pointing out gaps to fill
• Perform light model calibrations of existing models on different industries
• Research on clients and economic trends that can help spot analytical gaps in the market or with existing clients
• Eventually be trained to build models
• Efficient in PowerPoint and other Reporting

Experience and Skills

• Degree with high mathematical/statistical content,
• SAS / Python preferable (0-2 = basic / working experience)

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Why This Role is Critical to Experian South Africa:

• At Experian South Africa, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it is a strategic enabler. As we expand our footprint and innovate across Africa, we must ensure that our operations are underpinned by robust compliance frameworks. This role will is pivot to supporting the Compliance and Data Protection functions in ensuring Experian Africa meets its legal and regulatory compliance obligations. The graduate will support the achievement of the compliance teams goals, while gaining hands-on experience in compliance monitoring, data protection practices, regulatory reporting, and risk management. The key purpose of the role is to contribute to the development and implementation of compliance frameworks and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Support the Data Protection Officer in managing data subject access requests, privacy impact assessments, and data breach responses.
• Conduct research on regulatory developments and assist in preparing compliance reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to provide just-in-time advisory support to business units.
• Help maintain compliance registers, risk logs, and documentation.
• Aid in developing and participate delivering compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Assist in compliance monitoring reviews.
• Participate in the review, enhancement and/or design of compliance controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support compliance-related projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by providing fresh perspectives and supporting process enhancements
• Provide administrative support to the Compliance and Data Protection teams as needed.
• Support the use and maintenance of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Archer and One Trust.
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Compliance

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in compliance, data protection, and regulatory affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Job Purpose:

• The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for leading the rollout, adaptation, and embedding of the organisation’s enterprise data governance framework. This framework is in the implementation phase and requires strong leadership to ensure it is effectively adopted across all business areas. The role ensures that data is accurate, consistent, secure, and used ethically and in compliance with relevant regulations. The postholder will drive initiatives to improve data quality, enforce data policies, and support regulatory compliance, while continuing the maturity journey across the EMEA and APAC markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout and embedding of the data governance framework across the EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring it is adapted effectively to local contexts and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams, including data owners and stewards, to promote accountability, support data initiatives, and embed governance practices into day-to-day operations.
• Chair the data governance council and working groups, preparing materials, setting agendas, and driving follow-up actions to ensure effective oversight and decision-making.
• Monitor and report on data governance performance, including key metrics and OKRs, while providing training and support to build data literacy and governance capability across the organisation.

Experience and Skills

• Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA).
• Experience with data governance tools.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience working in or with international teams, particularly across EMEA and APAC regions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Familiarity with data architecture, data modelling, and data lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to work across multiple jurisdictions and cultures, adapting communication and governance approaches accordingly.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and chairing data governance forums, ensuring productive and inclusive discussions.