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BENEFITS:
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Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% Employee 50%)<\/p>\n
Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)<\/p>\n
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\nQUALIFICATIONS:
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Degree in Law\/Data Science\/Information Technology\/Enterprise Risk Management, Project Management or any other related field from reputable institution. Data Protection and\/or Privacy certification will be an added advantage.
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\nEXPERIENCE:
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At least four (4) years work experience in a business environment handling personal data\/data compliance\/security of data\/data processing or related field in Government, Parastatal or Private Sector.
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\nMain purpose of the job:
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To administer the Data Protection Act and carry out the due diligence processes to ensure adherence to the Act.
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\nKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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\nPolicy Implementation
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Provides guidance in implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines to enable compliance to the data protection Act.<\/p>\n
Coordinates and drives continuous evaluation, standardization and improvement of processes, procedures, strategies and solutions on the protection of personal data.<\/p>\n
Guides in the assessment and alignment of MDA policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.<\/p>\n
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\nData Management
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4. Coordinates data flow storage.
\n5. Develops and maintains inventory and records of all data processing activities in the Office.
\n6. Protects the rights and freedom of data subjects and thereby ensuring that they are not adversely affected by processing operations.
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\nData Risks Assessments
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7. Assesses risks inherent in the processing of personal data within the Ministry taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing.
\n8. Conducts impact assessments on the protection of data.
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\nRequests and Complaints Handling
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9. Addresses requests and complaints related to processing of personal data.
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\nMonitoring and Evaluation
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10. Audits the operations in line with the data protection framework to identify areas for improvement.
\n11. Identifies areas of non-compliance and makes recommendation on remedial action.
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\nAwareness and Education
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12. Provides training on the Data Protection Act for staff.
\n13. Designs and disseminates publicity tools to educate and sensitize staff on data protection and importance of adhering to its protocols.
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\nAdvisory Services
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14. Advises the Ministry on their obligation related to processing of personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
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\nReporting
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15. Serves as the main point of contact for the information and Data Protection Commission.
\n16. Prepares reports on matters related to processing of personal data for the submission to the Commission or as may be directed to the relevant Authorities.
\n17. Represents the Office in fora discussing or engaging on matters of related data protection.
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\nBudgeting and Resourcing
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18. Prepares the budget for Data Protection Office for incorporation into the Office budget.
\n19. Implements initiatives to ensure prudency in utilization of the budget and its adherence to the procurement plans.
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\nREQUIRED COMPETENCIES
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Deciding and Initiating action<\/p>\n
Adhering to Principles and values<\/p>\n
Analyzing<\/p>\n
Writing and Reporting<\/p>\n
Applying Expertise and Technology<\/p>\n
Learning and Researching<\/p>\n
Delivering Results and meeting customer expectation<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nAPPLICATIONS:
\na) Please quote the above vacancy circular number. In case of serving Public Officers, please state the date of first appointment, present post and salary scale.
\nb) Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
\nc) Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and National Identity Card.
\nd) At least two recent work-related references (not more than 6 months old)
\ne) All applications should be routed through Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered. NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.<\/p>\n
Applications should be addressed to:
\nOffice of the Auditor General
\nPrivate Bag 0010, GABORONE<\/p>\n
Hand delivery:
\nCentral Business District
\nVasha House, Plot 54357<\/p>\n
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Offices: 3617100\/41\/7232.<\/p>\n
CLOSING DATE: 30th June 2025<\/p>\n
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