Information Governance Lead - Compliance & Policy

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Governance Officer to drive governance and compliance across IT, privacy and security. You will translate regulatory requirements into operational controls and work independently under senior oversight, ensuring policies and procedures align with governing frameworks and legislation.

You will lead policy development, training, reporting and assurance activities, collaborating with Legal and Compliance to implement controls and address gaps.

Qualifications

• IT, Privacy or Legal related degree/diploma required.
• IT qualifications such as A+ or N+ or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ years of solid experience in information governance, compliance, risk or IT assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and practices for IT, Privacy and Security governance.
• Lead and maintain governance and compliance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Facilitate training and communication regarding Information Governance (including Privacy).
• Provide governance planning, execution, reporting and assurance support to technology and privacy teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying applicable laws and regulations with Group Legal and Group Compliance; implement controls.
• Identify gaps, risks and non-compliance and drive remediation.
• 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 drive governance and compliance across IT, privacy and security. You will translate regulatory requirements into operational controls and work independently under senior oversight, ensuring policies and procedures align with governing frameworks and legislation.

You will lead policy development, training, reporting and assurance activities, collaborating with Legal and Compliance to implement controls and address gaps.