Security Compliance Lead - Data Privacy & Audits

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development support

Certifications support

Collaborative work environment in Sand

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Security Compliance Officer to join our team in Sandton. You will assess compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other frameworks, identify gaps, and develop remediation strategies to uphold data security and privacy.

The role requires 3+ years in information security compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in information security compliance or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations and security frameworks.
• Experience with compliance assessment tools.
• Ability to translate regulations into policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's security compliance program.
• Conduct audits to ensure adherence to policies/regulations (POPIA, GDPR).
• Identify gaps and create remediation plans.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide documentation.
• Keep current with evolving compliance requirements and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on security compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Compliance assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Security Compliance Officer to join our team in Sandton. You will assess compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other frameworks, identify gaps, and develop remediation strategies to uphold data security and privacy.

The role requires 3+ years in information security compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable policies.