Data Privacy & Compliance Specialist

Takealot Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group in Cape Town is seeking a Data Compliance Specialist to join our team. You will manage data subject requests, coordinate with stakeholders, and uphold POPI compliance across Takealot.group.

The role reports to the Data Compliance Team leader and offers a dynamic, fast-paced startup-like environment within a leading South African online retailer. You should be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data privacy laws and POPIA/POPI compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder requests and investigate data issues.
• Experience handling data subject requests and related SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Address and elevate Data Subject requests via all applicable channels.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve tracking of data requests and ensure timely responses.
• Conduct eligibility checks for data requests and maintain audit trails.
• Suggest process and system improvements for data subject contacts across Takealot.group.
• Review data subject information to support the Information Officer and regulatory risk management.

Skills

Data privacy

POPI compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Auditing

Data requests

Education

Senior Certificate

Job description

Takealot Group in Cape Town is seeking a Data Compliance Specialist to join our team. You will manage data subject requests, coordinate with stakeholders, and uphold POPI compliance across Takealot.group.

The role reports to the Data Compliance Team leader and offers a dynamic, fast-paced startup-like environment within a leading South African online retailer. You should be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.