Information Governance Officer

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited seeks an Information Governance Officer to support the execution and continuous improvement of information governance and compliance frameworks across the organisation. The role involves translating regulatory requirements into operational controls and governance activities with independence under senior oversight.

The officer will ensure policies, standards and practices align with governance frameworks and mandatory legislation, working with IT, privacy and legal teams to

Qualifications

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

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 as well as the implementation of controls and actions to ensure compliance.
• Recognise and identify potential gaps, risks and non-compliance issues and facilitate remediation.
• Execute quality assessments and prepare governance and compliance reports and dashboards for management.

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

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Information Governance Officer

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Information Security

Date: 8 Sept 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

Certifications

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.