Sheq Officer

Idemia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in identity technologies is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to laws and data privacy regulations. You will monitor compliance obligations, develop policies, and conduct trainings while managing risk assessment projects. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and security of operational functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and data privacy regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage remediation plans.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Data privacy

Risk assessments

Training delivery

Regulatory relations

Job description

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

Purpose

This role ensures that the organization's functions are in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

Key Missions

• Monitor, review, and analyze applicable laws and regulations related to compliance and data privacy.
• Assess the adaptability of applicable laws and regulations and determine compliance obligations.
• Develop, implement, and update compliance and data privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
• Analyze and discuss conclusions from internal controls and external reviews; implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Create and deliver compliance and data privacy training; raise awareness through communication campaigns.
• Provide support and expertise to employees regarding compliance and data privacy.
• Conduct and update compliance and data privacy risk assessments; manage risk remediation plans.
• Report regularly on key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Crisis Management Team in case of data privacy violations.
• Manage relations with regulatory bodies concerning compliance and data privacy issues.
• Contribute to the deployment of the compliance roadmap.
• Manage simple to less complex projects for the organization.
• Supervise teams of juniors and work individually.
• Report frequently to the direct manager.