Website Information Regulator SA
The Information Regulator (South Africa) is an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. It is subject only to the law and the constitution and it is accountable to the national assembly. The information regulator is, among others, … read moreempowered to monitor and enforce compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions of the promotion of access to information act, 2000 (act 2 of 2000), and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (act 4 of 2013). The Protection of Personal Information Act, (Act 4 of 2013) The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) aims to promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies by, among others, introducing certain conditions for the lawful processing of personal information so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of such information.
REQUIREMENTS
Matric Certificate plus an LLB Degree at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
Three (3) years’ relevant experience in conducting compliance and monitoring activities preferably within a Regulator environment;
Technical and practical knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013; and
Admission as a Legal Practitioner will be an added advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Identify and implement methods to improve efficiency and quality assessment;
Ensure compliance with applicable protocols and prescribed Standard Operating Procedure;
Conducting of assessment in terms of section 89 POPIA;
Drafting of assessment reports;
Review and analyse submissions by responsible parties against the provisions of POPIA;
Receive and analyse all relevant admissible evidence as related to section 89 assessments;
Conduct assessments on responsible parties and provide guidance relating to the implementation of guidelines and SOPs on applications for prior authorisations; exemptions, personal information of children, special personal information and codes of conduct;
Perform monitoring of compliance activities as assigned;
Draft, submit and communicate the outcomes of an assessment in terms of section 91 of POPIA;
Liaise directly with various internal and external stakeholders in the pursuit of ensuring compliance with POPIA;
Respond to enquiries by the responsible parties; and
Perform various other duties as may be determined from time to time by the Regulator.
CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2026
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