Information Governance Officer

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Policy Development

Security Governance

Security Compliance

Reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Formation

IT, Privacy or Legal related Diploma / Degree

IT qualifications (A+, N+ or equivalent)

Description du poste

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Information Governance Officer

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Information Security

Date: 14 Oct 2026

Job Summary

The Information Governance Specialist supports 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 across the organisation, operating with a high degree of 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 and mandatory legislation and regulations, are in place as defined.

Key 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.
• In conjunction with Group Legal and Group Compliance, assist in the identification of applicable laws and regulations as well as the implementation of controls and actions to ensure compliance
• Recognise and identify potential gaps, risks and non-compliance issues where existing policies, standards and procedures may require improvement; facilitate and track remediation.
• Execute quality assessments and prepare governance and compliance reports and dashboards for management; including the tracking of metrics.

Skills

• Policy Development
• Security Governance
• Security Compliance
• Reporting
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

• IT, Privacy or Legal related Diploma / Degree
• IT qualifications (A+, N+ or equivalent) and proven experience

Work Experience

• 6+ Years solid experience in information governance, compliance, risk or IT assurance
• Exhibit detailed knowledge and experience in governance, compliance, risk and auditing frameworks and apply that in reviewing the quality of existing and new documentation.
• Ability to engage independently with stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, legislations, etc.
• Basic AI skills

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.