Job Openings at Information Regulator SA

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric Certificate plus an LLB Degree at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); 
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience in conducting compliance and monitoring activities preferably within a Regulator environment; 
• Technical and practical knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013; and 
• Admission as a Legal Practitioner will be an added advantage. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Identify and implement methods to improve efficiency and quality assessment; 
• Ensure compliance with applicable protocols and prescribed Standard Operating Procedure; 
• Conducting of assessment in terms of section 89 POPIA; 
• Drafting of assessment reports; 
• Review and analyse submissions by responsible parties against the provisions of POPIA;
• Receive and analyse all relevant admissible evidence as related to section 89 assessments; 
• Conduct assessments on responsible parties and provide guidance relating to the implementation of guidelines and SOPs on applications for prior authorisations; exemptions, personal information of children, special personal information and codes of conduct; 
• Perform monitoring of compliance activities as assigned; 
• Draft, submit and communicate the outcomes of an assessment in terms of section 91 of POPIA; 
• Liaise directly with various internal and external stakeholders in the pursuit of ensuring compliance with POPIA; 
• Respond to enquiries by the responsible parties; and 
• Perform various other duties as may be determined from time to time by the Regulator. 

CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2026 

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REQUIREMENTS

• Matric Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Technology rated at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 7; 
• Certification in Information Security Management/CISM or Information Security Auditing; 
• Minimum of five (5) years appropriate post qualification experience at a Middle Management Level, including Experience in information security and technology investigations, risk assessment, or compliance auditing; 
• Experience in Conducting of Monitoring, Compliance and Enforcement preferably in a regulatory environment; 
• Experience in cloud service and security safeguards; 
• Experience in policy and process development; 
• Experience in Cyber Security will be an added advantage; and 
• Cyber Security Certificate will be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Lead the handling of security compromises notifications received by the Regulator; 
• Develop, administrate, and maintain an effective Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement System in relation to security compromises; 
• Manage the development of tools, procedures, strategies and policies for successful handling of notifications and enforcement of compliance; 
• Monitor the enforcement of measures aimed at ensuring compliance with POPIA; 
• Manage relationship with clients and other relevant stakeholders; 
• Develop and implement training on investigation processes on security compromise notifications; 
• Provide leadership, direction and strategic planning for the Subdivision; and 
• Effectively and efficiently manage all resources allocated to the Business Unit. 

CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2026