TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice
Team Overview
As a Privacy Consultant for TransUnion Africa, your primary purpose will be to support and drive compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and ensure the lawful processing of personal information. Through actively implementing data privacy efforts and driving a privacy culture, you will assist TransUnion in complying with POPIA, supporting the broader business in delivering trusted data, analytics, and risk management solutions that help clients make informed and accurate decisions. The team plays a key role in protecting consumer information, maintaining regulatory compliance, and reinforcing TransUnion's commitment to responsible data stewardship. The role forms part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance function and reports to the Senior Manager: Governance, Risk and Compliance. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of the governance framework, which will bring together statutory, mandatory and best practise requirements concerning data privacy management.
- Maintain the processing register. Any instance of personal data processing should be logged in a processing register. The processing register should always be complete, up to date and maintained and presented in an auditable format. Where multiple and/or dispersed personal data sets exist, the register should clearly describe the processing chain (or supply chain), including any relevant third parties.
- Personal data should be managed using a comprehensive life cycle from initial data acquisition to data archiving and deletion. The related process should identify phases of the life cycle as well as related management activities and controls.
- Undertake data privacy governance assessments, report on findings, and drive remediation of findings identified.
- Monitor data privacy incidents, to ensure it is dealt with efficiently, timeously and within the agreed SLA period.
- Manage and track data privacy tasks and assist in managing data privacy projects.
- Provide specialist data privacy training sessions for all levels of staff in response to company requirements and the changing data privacy governance agenda.
- Liaise with IT and Business in order to ensure continued support and advise all internal teams in connection with and implementation of new or updates date privacy legislation and governance policies/procedures.
- Proactively identify and mitigate data privacy risks.
- Fulfil the role of a privacy champion, through actively supporting change, influencing peers and management, and driving a privacy culture.
Required Knowledge And Experiences
- Business Analysis qualification and/or B.Com degree with at least 4 years Business Analysis experience
- Experience in data mapping and data analysis is critical
- Analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, gaps and contradictions
- Financial Services/Credit Bureau industry experience
- Proven ability to communicate to multiple audiences in written, verbal and presentation format
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.
If you do not hear from TransUnion within three weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, our Workforce for Good is built on purpose, impact, and opportunity. We empower our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference for our communities and customers all while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration, you’ll work with exceptional people across the globe, pioneering products, and cutting‑edge technology that truly matters.
At TransUnion Africa, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that invests in its people through competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career development. We offer permanent work‑from‑home flexibility, wellbeing support for you and your family, and access to global exposure and accredited learning so you can grow your career while maintaining balance.
TransUnion Job Title
Consultant, Governance Risk and Compliance
Skills Required
- Business Analysis qualification or B.Com degree
- At least 4 years Business Analysis experience
- Experience in data mapping and data analysis
- Knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and data privacy legislation
- Analytical skills and ability to identify problems, gaps and contradictions
- Financial Services / Credit Bureau industry experience
- Proven ability to communicate to multiple audiences in written, verbal and presentation format
What the Team is Saying
TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive with day-one medical, dental and vision coverage, plus HSA/FSA options and expanded mental-health support via Spring Health. Feedback suggests coverage depth and immediate eligibility are notable strengths.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave with a gradual return, adoption and caregiver assistance, and backup care through a Care@Work membership. External recognition highlights inclusive offerings such as fertility support and bereavement provisions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs feature flexible time off, paid holidays, two global wellness days, and paid volunteer time. Feedback suggests these leave elements contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
TransUnion Insights
What We Do
TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.
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