Data Security Officer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Professional development

Coastal location

Stable work environment

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Data Security Officer to join its Mossel Bay team. You will safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information, implement data protection measures, and ensure regulatory compliance in a coastal work environment.

Join a dedicated team focused on protecting critical assets, responding to incidents, and advancing privacy practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 4+ years in data security or privacy.
• Strong knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, encryption, and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage data security and privacy policies.
• Oversee encryption and access management controls.
• Conduct regular data security audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor data access and detect unauthorized disclosures.
• Lead response to data breaches and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws like POPIA.

Skills

Data protection principles

Encryption techniques

Access control

POPIA/GDPR knowledge

Incident response

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science

Tools

DLP tools

Security monitoring solutions

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Data Security Officer to join their team in Mossel Bay. This role is crucial for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's sensitive data. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing data protection measures, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy regulations, and responding to data security incidents. This is an opportunity to work within a dedicated team focused on protecting critical information assets in a beautiful coastal environment. Contribute to maintaining trust and security through expert data protection practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures for data security and privacy.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technical controls for data protection, such as encryption and access management.
• Conduct regular data security audits and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Monitor data access and usage to detect and prevent unauthorized disclosure or breaches.
• Manage the response to data breaches and security incidents, including investigation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations like POPIA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in data security , privacy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, encryption techniques, and access control mechanisms.
• Knowledge of relevant data protection laws and regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) tools and security monitoring solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in managing sensitive information.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid.
• Opportunities for professional development in data privacy and security.
• Stable work environment in a scenic location.
• Supportive team culture focused on data integrity.