Senior Compliance Officer: Data Privacy

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Compliance Officer: Data Privacy (IT Compliance)

to ensure our IT operations align with

data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and IT governance frameworks.

You will be responsible for

compliance risk assessments, regulatory advisory, compliance training, and IT policy implementation.



Key Responsibilities



? Ensure compliance with

data protection laws (POPIA, GDPR), Cybercrimes Act, and IT security regulations


? Conduct

risk assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory impact analysis


? Develop and implement

IT compliance frameworks, policies, and reporting structures


? Lead compliance

monitoring, assurance reviews, and IT risk management activities


? Advise on

regulatory compliance changes, business processes, and IT security best practices


? Deliver

compliance training and awareness programs for IT teams


? Liaise with stakeholders, including

legal, IT, risk management, and business teams



Requirements & Qualifications



6-8 years

experience in

IT compliance, audit, risk management, or governance


Degree in

Law, Informatics, IT Management, Risk Management, or Commerce


Expertise in

IT governance (COBIT, ITIL), risk assessment, and cybersecurity compliance


Strong knowledge of

POPIA, GDPR, data protection laws, and cybersecurity frameworks


Experience with

IT risk management, compliance reporting, and regulatory oversight


Preferred:

Certifications such as

CISM, CIPP, ITIL, COBIT



Skills & Competencies



? Strong

analytical and problem-solving

skills
? Excellent

stakeholder management and communication


? Ability to interpret

complex regulations into actionable IT policies


? Experience in

IT auditing, compliance monitoring, and reporting


? Ability to

work independently and manage multiple compliance initiatives



Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R0,01 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1398232
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned