Senior Records & Information Governance Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Records Management Officer for its Benoni, Gauteng operations. The role focuses on information governance, document control, and archival practices to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility of vital records.

You will develop and implement records management policies, oversee document lifecycle, conduct regular audits, and train staff on best practices to improve regulatory compliance and overall information management efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Records Management role, preferably within a regulated industry like utilities.
• Strong knowledge of records management principles, practices, and legislation.
• Experience developing and implementing records management policies and procedures.
• Experience managing both physical and electronic records systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain robust records management policies, procedures and systems.
• Oversee classification, filing and storage of all company records for accuracy.
• Manage the lifecycle of records from creation to secure disposal or archiving.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal policies on records management.
• Conduct regular audits of records management systems to address deficiencies.
• Train and guide staff on proper records management practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with IT to implement and maintain electronic records management systems.

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Policy development

Auditing

Staff training

Data confidentiality

Education

Degree in Information Management/Archival Studies

Tools

Records management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Records Management Officer for its Benoni, Gauteng operations. The role focuses on information governance, document control, and archival practices to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility of vital records.

You will develop and implement records management policies, oversee document lifecycle, conduct regular audits, and train staff on best practices to improve regulatory compliance and overall information management efficiency.