10 Data Protection Specialist jobs in South Africa

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Information Services

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.

• 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

• 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)

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Company Description

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

Engineer: Data Protection

Reporting-Operations and Services Sales Manager

Main Job Purpose

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, but not limited to Dell Data Protection, Veeam, Microsoft and Druva. The role also encompasses aligning solutions with business continuity and regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless data recovery and protection, and providing operational support for these systems.

Minimum Desired 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 Desired Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data protection and backup technologies.
• Proficiency in Dell Data Protection, Veeam, and Druva solutions.

Minimum Desired 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.

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.

Compliance, confidentiality, and precision, that's the foundation of this role. As a Legal and Data Protection Administrator, you'll be at the heart of keeping things legally sound and data secure for a major UK Retail brand. From managing subject access and data erasure requests to supporting legal documentation and contract workflows, your work will help ensure the business stays aligned with regulations and best practices.

You'll work with UK based teams to deliver accurate, timely, and professional support across legal and data protection processes. It's a great opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility to build a career in a fast paced, compliance focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

· Managing and responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs) in line with GDPR

· Redacting sensitive information to protect personal data

· Handling Right to be Forgotten requests and coordinating data deletion

· Preparing legal documents for signature and ensuring accurate filing

· Supporting contract management and supplier onboarding processes

· Conducting due diligence checks to ensure compliance

What We're Looking For:

• You've got a degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• You understand UK data protection regulations and GDPR
• You're organised, detail-focused, and great at managing sensitive information
• You're confident using contract management systems and relevant software
• You communicate clearly and work well both independently and in a team
• You bring professionalism, integrity, and a proactive mindset to everything you do
• Flexible and able to work UK hours

Whether it's redacting documents, managing legal workflows, or ensuring data protection compliance, you take pride in doing things properly. If you're ready to support a major UK brand with professionalism and precision, this could be your next step.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person