Data Governance Reporting Analyst (GCCA - Remote)

TransUnion; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and analytics firm in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Data Governance & Reporting Analyst. The ideal candidate will oversee data governance and reporting, ensuring data quality and compliance, while transforming data into insights. Responsibilities include developing governance policies, monitoring data management, and creating dashboards using tools like Power BI and Tableau. This remote position requires residing in a fibre-ready home.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in information technology.
• At least 3 years using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with data governance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce data governance policies.
• Monitor data lifecycle management.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports.

Skills

Data visualization

Data governance

Business analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent business experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Overview

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What We'll Bring

The focus of this role is developing relationships with key stakeholders, understanding, and analysing their concerns and then collaborating with those stakeholders to propose solutions that meet the underlying needs within the technical, architectural, and financial constraints of the Business Intelligence team.

What You'll Bring

Summary of Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our team as a Data Governance & Reporting Analyst. This role combines the strategic oversight of data governance with the technical expertise of reporting and analytics. The ideal candidate will ensure data quality, compliance, and accessibility while transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
• Monitor data lifecycle management, including metadata, lineage, and classification.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal data policies.
• Conduct data quality assessments and implement remediation plans.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Translate business requirements into data queries and visualizations.
• Analyze trends, patterns, and anomalies to support strategic initiatives.
• Automate recurring reports and streamline reporting processes.
• Present findings to stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent business experience.
• Must have at least 3 years total information technology experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, CRMA).

Impact You\'ll Make

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company's Employment Equity plan and targets.

Should you have not heard from us within 3 weeks from applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note 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. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre, but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.

A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required, should you be successful, you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre in order to work effectively.

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

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