Remote Healthcare Security & Privacy Compliance Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist for a fully remote role with a leading healthcare technology provider. You will develop and manage compliance programs, conduct audits, and oversee risk assessments to protect patient data and ensure regulatory alignment.

The candidate should have 4–6 years in information security compliance, deep knowledge of HIPAA, POPIA, GDPR, and frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001, plus strong communication and autonomous work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in information security compliance, preferably in healthcare.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, POPIA, GDPR.
• Experience with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
• Proven experience in risk assessments and internal audits.
• Strong written and verbal communication; autonomous remote work capability.
• Certs such as CIPP, CHPS, CISA, or CISSP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage information security compliance programs including HIPAA, POPIA, GDPR.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify gaps.
• Ensure adherence to internal security policies and practices.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and business units on compliance requirements.
• Manage data privacy initiatives and data protection compliance.
• Develop and deliver security and compliance awareness training.
• Investigate and manage compliance-related incidents.
• Maintain documentation of security policies and compliance activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Risk assessment

Data security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, or a related field

Tools

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO 27001

HIPAA compliance tooling

POPIA compliance tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist for a fully remote role with a leading healthcare technology provider. You will develop and manage compliance programs, conduct audits, and oversee risk assessments to protect patient data and ensure regulatory alignment.

The candidate should have 4–6 years in information security compliance, deep knowledge of HIPAA, POPIA, GDPR, and frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001, plus strong communication and autonomous work capabilities.