Senior Specialist: Privacy Governance Risk

2 weeks ago


Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

**Role purpose**:
To conduct privacy impact assessments (Privacy by Design & Assurance) of new processes, products and systems to be launched by Vodacom or changes to existing processes, products or assets to ensure that all critical and high new business risks have been identified and mitigated before any product, service, promotion or campaign is launched with Vodacom.
To support in the implementation and roll out of aspects of the Vodacom Privacy programme across Vodacom and its subsidiaries
To monitor adherence to privacy controls by business departments;
To assist in the management of the controls self-testing through the Evidence Based Testing (EBT) process and perform assurance within the privacy environment

**Your responsibilities will include**:
**Governance**
Govern the Vodacom Privacy Programme and related policies, requirements and processes. Ongoing monitoring and reporting of effectiveness of the Privacy Program to Privacy Steering Committee and other relevant stakeholders

**Adherence to Privacy Processes**
Ensure all new (and changes to) products, processes and technologies follow the Security & Privacy by Design and Assurance (SPDA) methodology by ensuring the correct governance forums are attended (or initiated) and the necessary privacy assessments are conducted and recommendations implemented.

**Evidence Based Testing (EBT)**
Facilitate the whole EBT process. This includes co-ordinating with other Privacy Office team members in selecting samples. The role will include gathering of evidence and interviewing business.

**Monitoring**
Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of controls implemented after the closure of an assessment.

**Assurance and Reporting.**
Facilitate execution of key privacy processes such as CEO Statement, internal audits, risk based planning and deep dives by working with colleagues. This will include providing an assurance role to ensure that assessments meet the expected standard

**Must have technical/professional qualifications**:
More than 5 years experience in Legal or audit or compliance/risk management background
Engineering/Science/IT/Commercial/Business degree or NQF 7 equivalent
Previous experience within the Tech or Telco industries, within a multinational matrix organisation will be an advantage.
CIPP-certified (highly recommended)

**Core competencies, knowledge and experience**:
Governance, Risk & Compliance knowledge
Ability to conduct reviews and monitor compliance with approved business processes and control frameworks.

**Business Analysis/Knowledge**
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a complex technology and business environment by creating simple, repeatable and actionable solutions and policy positions

**Privacy Assessments**
Experience in conducting privacy impact assessments using clearly defined methodologies or tools.

**Self-starter**
Ability to work independently with high standard of accountability problem solving ability and owning responsibility around decisions, timelines and quality.

**Business Skills & Stakeholder Management**
Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation. Experience within the technology & Telecoms industry & extensive exposure to working in a team environment

Closing date for Applications**: 08 March 2023.**

The base location for this role is, **Midrand, Vodacom Campus.**

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.



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