Data Security Specialist - Hybrid, Growth & Training

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Data protection focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a proactive Data Security Specialist to join its IT department. You will implement and manage measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and loss, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability across systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in data security, with hands-on experience in encryption, access management, DLP tools, and compliance with POPIA and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 2–4 years in data security, data privacy, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Experience with data protection principles and DLP tools, and familiarity with POPIA/GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data security controls, including encryption and access controls.
• Monitor data access and usage patterns to detect unauthorized activities.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct data security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Respond to data breach incidents, perform forensic analysis, and support recovery.

Skills

Data security

Encryption

Access management

DLP tools

POPIA/GDPR

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a proactive Data Security Specialist to join its IT department. You will implement and manage measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and loss, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability across systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in data security, with hands-on experience in encryption, access management, DLP tools, and compliance with POPIA and GDPR.