Data Protection Officer (Financial Services)

Data Protection Officer (Financial Services)

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates.

Location:Pretoria Gauteng

A leading financial services group of good repute requires the services of a Data Protection Officer to join their team.

Position Overview:

The purpose of this position is to oversee data privacy within the Group ensuring the organisation complies with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop policies and ensure the implementation of conditions for the lawful processing of personal information within the Group.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of personal information frameworks processes measures Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) manuals privacy tools standards and procedures to ensure the lawful processing of personal information.
• Conduct impact assessments on existing processes and new projects to identify compliance gaps and recommend remedial actions.
• Lead the resolution of incidents and subject requests in line with service level agreements.
• Guide investigations and requests from the regulator and internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide training to key role players to increase their competence in executing information roles across the Group.
• Conduct awareness sessions to boards and executive committees and oversee sessions for the management committee.
• Provide statutory reporting to the regulators as required.
• Provide advisory and consultancy services on data privacy and access to information to the Group.

Essential Experience Qualifications and Skills Required:

• An Honours degree in Compliance Law Information Systems Risk Management or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• A Certified Information Privacy Manager qualification.
• A Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 8 to 10 years experience in Data Privacy Data Protection or Information Security either from a Compliance or Implementation Perspective of which at least 3 years should be in People Management.

If you meet all the requirements mentioned above and if you are interested to further the process kindly contact Patricia Jacobs by referring a detailed CV per email to

• Medical Aid.
• Performance Bonus.
• Provident Fund.
• Group Life Assurance.