Information Governance & Compliance Specialist

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Governance Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of information governance and compliance frameworks. This role translates regulatory and policy requirements into operational controls, assessments, and governance activities with independence but under senior oversight.

The role is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate policies, procedures, standards and practices for conformance with the respective governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in IT, Privacy or Legal field.
• IT qualifications (A+, N+ or equivalent) with proven experience.
• 6+ years experience in information governance, compliance, risk or IT assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain appropriate policies, procedures and practices in relation to IT, Privacy and Security governance.
• Lead, implement and consistently maintain governance and compliance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Facilitate training and communication regarding Information Governance (including Privacy)
• Provide support and guidance with governance planning, execution, reporting and assurance activities to technology and privacy teams; projects and business stakeholders.
• Assist in the identification of applicable laws and regulations and implement controls to ensure compliance
• Recognise and identify potential gaps, risks and non-compliance issues and drive remediation
• Execute quality assessments and prepare governance and compliance reports and dashboards for management; tracking metrics.

Skills

Policy Development

Security Governance

Security Compliance

Reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

IT, Privacy or Legal related Diploma / Degree

IT qualifications (A+, N+ or equivalent)

Job description

Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Governance Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of information governance and compliance frameworks. This role translates regulatory and policy requirements into operational controls, assessments, and governance activities with independence but under senior oversight.

The role is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate policies, procedures, standards and practices for conformance with the respective governance frameworks