Data Protection and Compliance Specialist

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa FSCA South Africa Full time

Job Title: Data Protection and Compliance Specialist

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We are seeking an experienced Data Protection and Compliance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and management of data protection and compliance policies and practices within the organization.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks across large or complex organizations, with a focus on data regulations (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, POPIA, ECTA). They should be familiar with data governance tools and technologies, as well as managing information assets, data quality, and data lifecycle management processes.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Maintain policies and procedures related to data governance, data security, and data privacy.
  • Coordinate with key divisions to improve the data protection and compliance framework across the organization.
  • Regularly review and update governance policies to reflect evolving regulatory requirements, business needs, and technological advancements.
  • Ensure that roles and responsibilities for data ownership, custodianship, and stewardship are clearly defined and communicated.
  • Develop and implement data and information protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects or systems.
  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with data regulations and internal policies.
  • Coordinate training programs to raise awareness of data and information management and compliance requirements across the organization.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for data-related inquiries and investigations from external or internal auditors.
  • Identify and assess risks associated with the organization's information assets and governance practices.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of data breaches or governance failures.
  • Implement and manage data and information risk assessment processes, including the classification of data based on its sensitivity and risk level.
  • Compile reports on data protection and compliance risks and mitigation efforts for senior management and relevant committees.
  • Ensure that data stewards are appointed and trained across departments to manage data accuracy and integrity.
  • Improve processes for data quality monitoring, including regular data audits and exception reporting.
  • Work with departments to resolve data quality issues and ensure that data is fit for business purposes.


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