Global Data Privacy Counsel | GDPR & POPIA Expert

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Counsel to lead the company’s global data privacy program. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with POPIA and GDPR, advising on processing activities, and shaping privacy policies in a fast-growing tech environment.

The successful candidate will implement practical privacy controls, manage breach responses, and perform DPIAs, working with non-legal stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable

Qualifications

• Legal expertise in data protection and privacy law.
• Experience advising on data processing activities and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to implement practical privacy programs across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's global data privacy strategy in line with POPIA and GDPR.
• Advise on data processing activities and develop privacy policies.
• Manage data breach responses and regulatory inquiries.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments to improve controls.

Skills

Data privacy laws

POPIA compliance

GDPR knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

LLB or JD

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Counsel to lead the company’s global data privacy program. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with POPIA and GDPR, advising on processing activities, and shaping privacy policies in a fast-growing tech environment.

The successful candidate will implement practical privacy controls, manage breach responses, and perform DPIAs, working with non-legal stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable