Fresh Openings at LexisNexis South Africa

About the Role

• As a Software Engineering Lead, you will manage and guide a diverse team of engineers, working closely with management and other stakeholders to ensure the success of your team and its deliverables. This role requires strong technical skills, good communication, and great leadership abilities. Your responsibilities include technical and administrative decision-making, performance and code reviews, mentorship, and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Overseeing software development processes, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive project execution.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while ensuring high system performance and reliability.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing quality assurance measures.
• Managing team performance, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years in software engineering with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Be fluent in AI have experience leveraging AI tools, platforms, or solutions in development workflows
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have solid understanding of data modelling, database design, and multiple storage subsystems.
• Be able to troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience managing software development projects, including planning and execution.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

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About the Role

• As an Automation Software Engineer, you will play a key role in collaborating with passionate, cross‑functional teams to design and deliver automation solutions that create real business value. Collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement are central to success in this role.

About the Team

• You’ll join a globally distributed team focused on improving productivity and operational efficiency through well‑designed automation solutions. The team works closely with stakeholders across business functions to identify opportunities, deliver value, and continuously enhance automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand automation requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. Develop, maintain, and improve well‑structured, well‑documented automation workflows.
• Promote collaboration by sharing best practices, supporting team members, and helping to resolve technical blockers.
• Participate actively in Agile practices including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot, test, and enhance automation systems to ensure consistent performance and minimal disruption.
• Support change management by clearly communicating risks, dependencies, and technical considerations.
• Contribute to improving reliability, maintainability, and scalability across automation solutions.
• Ensure security and responsible engineering practices are considered as part of day‑to‑day automation delivery.

Requirements

• Experience building production software in at least one modern programming language, for example, PHP, Java, Python, Go, .NET, JavaScript.
• Experience with browser automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and collaborative software development practices.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones as part of a distributed global team.

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About the Role

• We are seeking a results-oriented an Account Manager that will strategically build and maintains effective long-term relationships and maintain a high level of satisfaction with key senior-level decision makers and influencers at an assigned group of customer accounts that may include major strategic customers within a geographic or industry focus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual revenue targets through new business, upselling, and cross-selling.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify, qualify, and progress sales opportunities through the full sales cycle.
• Develop and execute account and territory sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain an accurate and well-managed sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Forecast sales activity and report on progress regularly.
• customer retention and product adoption through proactive engagement.
• Lead deal negotiations and collaborate with internal partners to close opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor by developing a strong understanding of products and customer needs.
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and support issue resolution when needed.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve sales effectiveness and customer experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 -3 years sales and software experience in technology sales. 
• Valid Driver’s license 
• Reliable vehicle to use for execution of customer visits  
• Proven adoption of AI in task execution to improve efficiency and sales success 
• A self-starter with a consistent track record in a quota bearing sales environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to interact with customers in a consultative, face-to-face selling and social media selling. 
• Ability to present face-to-face and on online platforms. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and rapidly growing product sales environment. 
• Critical thinking skills 
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute sales strategies. 
• Proven sales track record in previous roles. 

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Overview

• The Program Manager, Operations Strategic Initiatives, reports to Global Operations Strategy & Program Management (SPMO). This role leads execution of high-priority strategic initiatives across Global Operations, particularly where cross-functional coordination, enterprise visibility, and execution complexity require dedicated program leadership. This role requires a highly credible, relationship-oriented leader who builds trust quickly, brings others along, and drives accountability through influence rather than authority.
• Operating in a global, matrixed environment, this role partners with senior leaders across functional areas (e.g., Editorial/Content Operations, Customer Operations, Shared Services) to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. The role is accountable for end-to-end delivery, including stakeholder alignment, execution planning, risk management, and benefits realization. Work may include implementation of operational transformation, technology-enabled change (including AI), or other types of initiatives. This role frequently operates at the intersection of Operations, Product, and Technology, ensuring alignment, clarity, and coordinated execution without owning detailed solution design or requirements. Assignments will evolve based on business priorities and may span multiple domains.
• The role also contributes to strengthening execution discipline across Global Operations by applying consistent project/program management practices and sharing practical insights from experience, and will contribute to the evolution of the Project/Program Management function within Global Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Initiative Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex, high-visibility initiatives (Tier-1 and select Tier-2), with accountability across scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured, multi-quarter initiatives with clear scope, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholders including Operations, Product, and Technology, building strong working relationships that enable alignment and coordinated delivery.
• Operate independently in a matrixed environment, rapidly building domain understanding to challenge assumptions and support decision-making.
• Ensure initiatives meet expectations for quality, schedule, cost, and operational impact, taking corrective action as needed.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs with clear, data-informed recommendations.
• Facilitate decision-oriented discussions and drive disciplined follow-through to ensure commitments are met and outcomes delivered.

Execution Discipline & Stakeholder Alignment

• Drive accountability across all contributors, proactively following up to ensure commitments are met and blockers are resolved, using strong relationships and influence to maintain momentum and achieve planned outcomes.
• Own operating cadence for assigned initiatives (e.g., progress reviews, follow-ups) and ensure effective team and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain clear visibility and reporting into initiative status, risks, and dependencies by establishing a single source of truth in alignment with SPMO standards.
• Prepare executive-ready updates and materials that enable timely, informed decisions.
• Drive clarity and consistency in initiative communications and outcomes.
• Apply project/program management standards pragmatically, adapting to initiative complexity.
• Contribute insights and feedback to continuously improve execution practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly, establish credibility, and motivate teams to deliver through influence rather than authority.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to operate across operational, strategic, and technology-enabled work.
• Experience working across Operations, Product, and/or Technology teams.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including senior leaders, and drive alignment through strong relationships and credibility in a global environment.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, risk, and quality while maintaining execution discipline and visibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive follow-through and deliver outcomes in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Ability to quickly ramp in new domains and build credibility in unfamiliar or specialized areas.
• Proficiency with program and project management tools (e.g., monday.com, Azure DevOps or similar) to plan, track, and report on work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to develop executive-ready materials, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Fluency in applying technology, including generative AI/LLM tools, to improve personal and team productivity and drive business outcomes (application-focused, not development).
• 5+ years of relevant experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional work; experience in or exposure to enterprise PMO environments is a plus.
• PMP preferred (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• 5+ years of relevant experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional work; experience in or exposure to enterprise PMO environments is a plus.

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About the Role:

• We are seeking a driven and results-oriented New Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a hunter-focused role responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new clients across the legal fraternity (advocates, attorneys) as well as corporates with legal functions. The successful candidate will be adept at solution selling, building relationships at senior levels, and tailoring our product suite to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, target, and acquire new business opportunities within the corporate industries.
• Conduct solution-based sales engagements including client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations (face-to-face and virtual).
• Research industries and prospective clients to tailor product packages aligned with client requirements.
• Drive targeted sales campaigns, including sector-specific initiatives and participation in marketing-led activities.
• Represent the company at industry events, seminars, and conferences; generate leads and follow up post-event.
• Effectively manage sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate forecasting, and achievement of sales targets.
• Demonstrate strong diary and time management, balancing prospecting, client engagement, follow-ups, and reporting.
• Achieve revenue targets.
• Achieve activity levels as required for the BDM role.
• Identifying new clients and new business opportunities, as the primary focus of this role.
• Expanding the account base through proactive prospecting, networking and new logo acquisition.
• Lead creation and management to conversion
• Creates demand for the organization's products and services by raising their profile with customers.
• Analysing market trends, sales data and competitor activities to stay ahead of industry developments and opportunities.
• Providing regular reports and updates to management on account performance, forecasts, and key metrics.

Requirements

• 3 -5 years’ experience in business development, solution selling, or B2B sales. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in commission-driven environments.
• Experience in industries such as software, insurance, telecoms, legal tech, risk/compliance, or subscription-based services preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives, partners, and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — articulate, persuasive, and fluent in English.
• Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently without close supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Degree in Law or Business is advantageous, but not essential; ability to grasp legal/technical solutions is key.
• Be proficient in CRM software and other relevant AI tools for managing customer accounts, leads, opportunities and sales activities.
• Have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a similar role.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills and the ability to close deals effectively.
• Be able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple client sales deals effectively.
• Legal, governance, risk and compliance experience would be advantageous