166 Data Protection jobs in South Africa

Engineer: Data Protection

Gauteng, Gauteng Recruiters of Distinction

Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

The Engineer: Data Protection is responsible for implementing and supporting data protection solutions for Company clients and the Company internally. This includes ensuring the security, integrity, and recoverability of digital assets by leveraging technologies such as Dell Data Protection, Veeam, Microsoft, and Druva. The role aligns solutions with business continuity and regulatory requirements, ensures seamless data recovery and protection, and provides operational support for these systems.

Minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certification in data protection or relevant tools (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell Data Protection Specialist).
  • Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate will be an advantage.
Minimum experience
  • 5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies.
  • Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions.
Minimum competencies
  • Strong understanding of data protection principles, disaster recovery, and compliance.
  • Familiarity with HCI, VMware, and enterprise storage technologies.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and reliability.
  • Proficiency in creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy data protection systems tailored to organizational needs.
  • Implement solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva.
  • Provide recommendations for improving existing data protection infrastructure.
  • Manage and monitor backup and recovery operations to ensure data availability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backup issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Regularly test recovery procedures to validate effectiveness.
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data retention policies and contractual obligations.
  • Work with account managers, infrastructure teams, and business units to identify data protection needs.
  • Provide training and support to staff on backup and recovery solutions.
  • Liaise with vendors for technical support and system upgrades.
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data retention policies and contractual obligations.
Notes

The above job profile identifies the key areas of responsibility of the position and is not an all-encompassing description of duties and tasks. The job profile may be subject to review from time to time. The incumbent will be required to perform similar duties and tasks in any area of Data Protection as may be designated by management from time to time. The incumbent will at all times be required to render the highest level of courtesy and service to the Company even where such service may fall beyond the main duties or scope of this position.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Administrative
Industries
  • Information Services

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Data Protection Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Datacentrix

Posted 10 days ago

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Our client is looking a Data Protection Specialist with CIPPE Certification. You must be a subject matter expert in POPIA data protection legislation, knowledge in commercial application of Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulation and working with OneTrust.

Qualifications and requirements
  • Relevant Degree / Legal Degree preferred.
  • CIPP / E qualification essential. If not currently certificated, this would need to be attained to stay in role.
  • Experience in working with OneTrust
  • Available daily for collaboration across UK, South Africa, Brazil and Chile time zones.
  • Detailed knowledge and commercial application of Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Working understanding of IT governance and risk management techniques
  • Excellent written and spoken English essential for board level papers
  • Poise and communication skill to present at CorpCo and Audit Committee
  • Strong working experience and subject matter expertise in POPIA data protection legislation and regulatory guidance.
  • Experience of interpreting legislation, understanding the impact and communicating and implementing required changes.
  • Ability to develop strategy and apply a proportionate and risk-based approach in a principle based regulatory environment
  • Demonstrable ability to engage and influence third parties and key stakeholders, including senior management.
  • The ability to define and collect evidence under pressure and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely and effective manner.
Responsibilities
  • You will required to :
  • Drive a positive culture of data protection compliance and provide proactive advice and guidance of data protection matters relevant to operations and stakeholders.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to manage privacy risks, working with and guiding business stakeholders to help them implement the Data Privacy policies and procedures, learning materials and ensure personal data processing activities are compliant with the Group Data Privacy Policy.

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Data Protection Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Data Centrix

Posted 10 days ago

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Qualifications

  • Relevant Degree / Legal Degree preferred.
  • CIPP / E qualification essential. If not currently certificated, this would need to be attained to stay in role.
  • Experience in working with OneTrust
  • Available daily for collaboration across UK, South Africa, Brazil and Chile time zones.
  • Detailed knowledge and commercial application of Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Working understanding of IT governance and risk management techniques
  • Excellent written and spoken English essential for board level papers
  • Poise and communication skill to present at CorpCo and Audit Committee
  • Strong working experience and subject matter expertise in POPIA data protection legislation and regulatory guidance.
  • Experience of interpreting legislation, understanding the impact and communicating and implementing required changes.
  • Ability to develop strategy and apply a proportionate and risk-based approach in a principle based regulatory environment
  • Demonstrable ability to engage and influence third parties and key stakeholders, including senior management.
  • The ability to define and collect evidence under pressure and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely and effective manner.
Responsibilities
  • Drive a positive culture of data protection compliance and provide proactive advice and guidance of data protection matters relevant to operations and stakeholders.
  • To engage with business stakeholders to manage privacy risks, working with and guiding business stakeholders to help them implement the Data Privacy policies and procedures, learning materials and ensure personal data processing activities are compliant with the Group Data Privacy Policy.

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Data Protection Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd)

Posted 16 days ago

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Overview

Implementing solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva. Designing and deploying data protection systems tailored to organizational needs. Troubleshooting and resolving backup issues promptly to minimize downtime. Managing and monitoring backup and recovering operations to ensure data availability. Creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations. Providing training and supporting staff on backup and recovery solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Design and deployment of data protection systems aligned with organizational needs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backup issues to minimize downtime
  • Manage and monitor backup and recovery operations to ensure data availability
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations
  • Provide training and support for staff on backup and recovery solutions
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies
  • Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions
  • Strong understanding of data protection principles, disaster recovery, and compliance
  • Familiarity with HCI, VMware, and enterprise storage technologies
  • Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate will be an advantage
  • Certification in data protection or relevant tools (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell Data Protection Specialist)

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Data Protection Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd)

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

Implementing solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva.

Designing and deploying data protection systems tailored to organizational needs.

Troubleshooting and resolving backup issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Managing and monitoring backup and recovering operations to ensure data availability.

Creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.

Providing training and supporting staff on backup and recovery solutions.

Qualification & Skills 

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies

Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions.

Strong understanding of data protection principles, disaster recovery, and compliance

Familiarity with HCI, VMware, and enterprise storage technologies.

Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate will be an advantage

Certification in data protection or relevant tools (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell Data Protection Specialist

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Data Protection Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd)

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

Job Description:

Implementing solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva.

Creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.

Troubleshooting and resolving backup issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Managing and monitoring backup and recovering operations to ensure data availability.

Providing training and supporting staff on backup and recovery solutions.

Designing and deploying data protection systems tailored to organizational needs.

Qualification & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies

Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions.

Must have these certifications (Non-negotiable):

PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy

PowerProtect DD Deploy

Avamar Deploy

PowerProtect DD Operate

Avamar Operate

Specialist – Technology Architect, Data Protection Version 2.0 (DES-3612)

Desired certification: Veeam (Veeam Certified Engineer) and Druva (Druva Certified Cloud Professional)  

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Engineer: Data Protection

Johannesburg, Gauteng Recru-it

Posted 18 days ago

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Minimum Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certification in data protection or relevant tools (e.g., Veeam Certified Engineer, Druva, Dell Data Protection Specialist)
  • Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate will be an advantage.

Minimum Desired Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies.
  • Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data protection principles, disaster recovery, and compliance.
  • Familiarity with HCI, VMware, and enterprise storage technologies.

Minimum Desired Competencies
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and reliability.
  • Proficiency in creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with regulatory requirements.

Reporting Structure






List of duties and responsibilities:

Design and Implementation
  • Design and deploy data protection systems tailored to organizational needs.
  • Implement solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva.
  • Provide recommendations for improving existing data protection infrastructure.

Operational Management
  • Manage and monitor backup and recovery operations to ensure data availability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backup issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Regularly test recovery procedures to validate effectiveness.

Policy Development and Compliance
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data retention policies and contractual obligations.

Performance and Optimisation
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data retention policies and contractual obligations.

Collaboration and Training
  • Work with account managers, infrastructure teams, and business units to identify data protection needs.
  • Provide training and support to staff on backup and recovery solutions.
  • Liaise with vendors for technical support and system upgrades.

Documentation and Reporting
  • Create and enforce data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with data retention policies and contractual obligations.

Note:
The above job profile identifies the key areas of responsibility of the position and is not all - encompassing description of duties and tasks. The job profile may be subject to review from time to time. The incumbent will be required to perform similar such duties and tasks in any area of Data Protection as may be designated by management from time to time. The incumbent will at all times be required to render the highest level of courtesy and service to the company even where such service may fall beyond the main duties or scope of this position.
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Data Protection Engineer

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Job Description: Implementing solutions with a focus on MS Data Protection, Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva. Creating and enforcing data protection policies compliant with government and industry regulations. Troubleshooting and resolving backup issues promptly to minimize downtime. Managing and monitoring backup and recovering operations to ensure data availability. Providing training and supporting staff on backup and recovery solutions. Designing and deploying data protection systems tailored to organizational needs. Qualification & Skills Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field 5 years of experience in data protection and backup technologies Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions. Must have these certifications (Non-negotiable): PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy PowerProtect DD Deploy Avamar Deploy PowerProtect DD Operate Avamar Operate Specialist – Technology Architect, Data Protection Version 2.0 (DES-3612) Desired certification: Veeam (Veeam Certified Engineer) and Druva (Druva Certified Cloud Professional) Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Data Protection Specialist

R104000 - R130878 Y Datacentrix

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Our client is looking a
Data Protection Specialist with CIPPE Certification on a 12 month contract
. You must be a subject matter expert in POPIA data protection legislation, knowledge in commercial application of Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulation and workinh with OneTrust.

Requirements:

  • Relevant Degree/Legal Degree preferred.
  • CIPP/E qualification essential. If not currently certificated, this would need to be attained to stay in role.
  • Experience in working with OneTrust
  • Hybrid role : 3 days at the office
  • Available daily for collaboration across UK, South Africa, Brazil and Chile time zones.
  • Detailed knowledge and commercial application of Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Working understanding of IT governance and risk management techniques
  • Excellent written and spoken English essential for board level papers
  • Poise and communication skill to present at CorpCo and Audit Committee
  • Strong working experience and subject matter expertise in POPIA data protection legislation and regulatory guidance.
  • Experience of interpreting legislation, understanding the impact and communicating and implementing required changes.
  • Ability to develop strategy and apply a proportionate and risk-based approach in a principle based regulatory environment
  • Demonstrable ability to engage and influence third parties and key stakeholders, including senior management.
  • The ability to define and collect evidence under pressure and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely and effective manner.

You will required to:

  • Drive a positive culture of data protection compliance and provide proactive advice and guidance of data protection matters relevant to operations and stakeholders.
  • To engage with business stakeholders to manage privacy risks, working with and guiding business stakeholders to help them implement the Data Privacy policies and procedures, learning materials and ensure personal data processing activities are compliant with the Group Data Privacy Policy.
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Data Protection Engineer

R250000 - R750000 Y DIOPOINT

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Diopoint is a major player in the ICT and electronic security services sector in Southern Africa. Operating in all provinces in South Africa with under 100 employees, Diopoint competes on the basis of its passion for providing quality products and services. The Diopoint Group is known for its successful ICT projects and commitment to excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in the City of Johannesburg for a Data Protection Engineer. The Data Protection Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive data through effective data privacy, cybersecurity, network security, and information security practices. Daily tasks include monitoring and managing security infrastructure, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations

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