72 Data Protection jobs in South Africa

RMV Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leader in enterprise IT solutions. We're looking for an experienced Data Protection Engineer to join their team and take ownership of designing, implementing, and supporting world-class data protection systems.

About the Role
Youll be responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and recoverability of digital assets both for our client and their customers using technologies such as Dell Data Protection, Veeam, Microsoft, and Druva. This role blends technical execution with compliance, operational excellence, and disaster recovery.

To ensure compliance to all relevant regulations, specifications, policies and practices across the Group

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration or relevant field

Minimum Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in compliance or relevant function

Key Competencies

• Risk Management and Compliance best Practice
• Healthcare legislation
• Policy review and implementation
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Technological proficiency
• Conducting audits
• Driving compliance
• Information gathering and processing
• Attention to Detail
• Work Ethics and Values

DELIVERABLES

• Collaborate with the business in identifying and prioritising opportunities to develop compliance programmes, initiatives and processes
• Develop, modify and implement relevant business processes to ensure CHG’s legal obligations are met while maximising efficiency and business efficacy
• Caretake assigned areas of the organisation and business operations related to compliance
• Design, implement and monitor control systems to prevent breach of internal policies or non-compliance
• Develop policies and procedures for data protection, in close collaboration with the IT Data Governance Manager
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (POPIA)
• Facilitate investigations into data breaches or misuse
• Ensure customer service solutions are aligned to the operational business plan
• Ensure technical knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide stakeholders with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Participate in creating toolkits and training materials that will support building a steady skills pipeline
• Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes; generate required reports
• Use systems optimally for data management and give input for system improvement and streamlining
• Benchmark CHG compliance practices against industry standards

To ensure compliance to all relevant regulations, specifications, policies and practices across the Group

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration or relevant field

Minimum Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in compliance or relevant function

Key Competencies

• Risk Management and Compliance best Practice
• Healthcare legislation
• Policy review and implementation
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Technological proficiency
• Conducting audits
• Driving compliance
• Information gathering and processing
• Attention to Detail
• Work Ethics and Values

DELIVERABLES

• Collaborate with the business in identifying and prioritising opportunities to develop compliance programmes, initiatives and processes
• Develop, modify and implement relevant business processes to ensure CHG’s legal obligations are met while maximising efficiency and business efficacy
• Caretake assigned areas of the organisation and business operations related to compliance
• Design, implement and monitor control systems to prevent breach of internal policies or non-compliance
• Develop policies and procedures for data protection, in close collaboration with the IT Data Governance Manager
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (POPIA)
• Facilitate investigations into data breaches or misuse
• Ensure customer service solutions are aligned to the operational business plan
• Ensure technical knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide stakeholders with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Participate in creating toolkits and training materials that will support building a steady skills pipeline
• Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes; generate required reports
• Use systems optimally for data management and give input for system improvement and streamlining
• Benchmark CHG compliance practices against industry standards

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Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. The Country Data Privacy Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. Additionally, the manager will stay up to date on data protection laws and industry standards to continuously improve our data privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
• Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
• Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. The Country Data Privacy Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. Additionally, the manager will stay up to date on data protection laws and industry standards to continuously improve our data privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
• Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
• Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

Job Title: Data Privacy Officer

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Application Deadline: September 04, 2025

The Data Privacy Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. The officer will also stay updated on data protection laws and industry standards to continually enhance privacy practices.

1. Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
2. Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
3. Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
4. Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
5. Collaborate with the Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
6. Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
7. Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
2. Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or an equivalent certification.
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
4. Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
5. Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
6. In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

Note: This job posting is active and open for applications.

Overview

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. The Country Data Privacy Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. Additionally, the manager will stay up to date on data protection laws and industry standards to continuously improve our data privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
• Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
• Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

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Overview

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining country data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and protect sensitive information. The Country Data Privacy Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, provide training on data privacy best practices, and lead investigations into data breaches. Additionally, the manager will stay up to date on data protection laws and industry standards to continuously improve our data privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and training on data privacy best practices.
• Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents.
• Collaborate with Africa Region DPO Leader, Legal, IT, and other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and industry trends.
• Manage data subject access requests and privacy inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection or privacy law.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing data protection risks.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, including POPIA and GDPR.

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