Senior Data Privacy Officer: Remote & Compliance Lead

South Africa Job Search; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid leave

Professional development budget

Employee assistance program

Wellness initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Barclays Africa Group in Polokwane, South Africa, is seeking a Data Privacy Officer with 5+ years in data protection. The role focuses on leading POPIA compliance, policy development, DPIAs, and regulatory liaison to strengthen enterprise privacy governance.

The position requires a Law/Info Security background with relevant certifications and offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on data privacy, compliance, or regulatory roles.
• Experience in banking or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy program in South Africa ensuring POPIA compliance.
• Develop policies, DPIAs, and advise business units on privacy risks.
• Liaise with regulators and manage data breach responses.
• Promote privacy awareness across the organization.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal audit and regulators.
• Coordinate with IT, Legal, and Risk to embed privacy by design.

Skills

Data privacy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Policy drafting

Privacy by design

ISO 27001 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Information Security

Certifications: CIPP/SA, CIPM, ISO 27701

Job description

Barclays Africa Group in Polokwane, South Africa, is seeking a Data Privacy Officer with 5+ years in data protection. The role focuses on leading POPIA compliance, policy development, DPIAs, and regulatory liaison to strengthen enterprise privacy governance.

The position requires a Law/Info Security background with relevant certifications and offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic banking environment.