Data Security Specialist – Privacy, Compliance & Risk

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

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.