Regulatory Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Experian Full time
Company Description

Experian's a leading Analytics Enterprise


We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.

For more than 125 years, we've helped businesses grow, consumers and small businesses gain access to financial services, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done

Our 17k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow


To do this we employ the greatest and brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.

We're avid problem solvers. We embrace our diversity yet share similar values and growth mindsets

What's your next professional and personal goal? Let Experian help bring this to life

Job Description:

The role assumes responsibility for assisting the General Counsel Africa and the Legal Team in setting the strategy to ensure overall compliance with the following regulatory areas:

  • NCR
  • POPIA
  • PAIA
  • Company's Act
  • King IV Corporate Governance
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CIS
  • Cybersecurity


It will also include all data protection legislation in African markets and work with the various Regulators in relation to investigations conducted against the organisation.

It is an added advantage if the individual is from the financial services
industry and knows and understands the regulatory environment within which some of our clients operate in.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified attorney in South Africa or qualified as an attorney in another commonlaw jurisdiction with a strong data protection regime.
  • 5+ Years post qualification experience as a company secretary will be an advantage
  • 5+ years experience with NC
  • 35 Years BBBEE experience
  • 5+ Years experience as a Regulatory Specialist in the following regulatory areas:
  • NCR
  • POPIA
  • PAIA
  • Company's Act
  • King IV Corporate Governance
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CIS
  • Cybersecurity
  • CIPM/CIPT certification is advantageous.
  • Experience in working on OneTrust is desirable.
Additional Information

What you'll need to bring to the party

  • Extensive knowledge of data protection legislation.
  • Experience in monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, engaging with key stakeholders and regulators.
  • Advising on privacy law related matters.
  • Technical knowledge and expertise of data protection law and practices.
  • Knowledge of information systems and practices, data governance and understanding of business needs and public opinion.
  • Knowledge of data protection legislation in South Africa is crucial and desirable for Uganda, Lesotho and Botswana.
  • Commitment to the use of IT and automated systems to assist in the delivery of legal services, and an understanding of the importance of knowledge management.
  • Preferably experience in utilising software in data privacy management (e.g. OneTrust, TrustArc).
  • A love for training and awareness and interest in technology.
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