Data protection officer

Essence Coaching Group · pretoria, gauteng, South-Africa

Location
pretoria
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 08, 2026

Job Description

Data Protection Officer

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Annual Salary: ZAR 1,100,000 gross yearly Overview

An established organisation is looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead and oversee all data privacy and POPIA compliance activities. This role ensures the lawful processing of personal information, regulatory alignment, risk management, and privacy governance across the Group. Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies and frameworks to ensure lawful processing of personal information.

Oversee POPIA and PAIA compliance, including standards, procedures, privacy tools, and documentation.

Conduct privacy impact assessments and recommend corrective actions.

Lead incident and subject-request management in line with SLAs.

Guide internal investigations and respond to regulator or stakeholder queries.

Provide training to key roles and promote privacy awareness across the o...

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