Senior Legal Officer: Security Compromise - Johannesburg, South Africa - Khomeliwa Consulting

Khomeliwa Consulting

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER:
SECURITY COMPROMISE - DATA BREACH

Braamfontein, Johannesburg, R per annum non-negotiable

Our client,
The Information Regulator SA, seeks to appoint the

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER:
SECURITY COMPROMISE - DATA BREACH, to be based at their head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg

The Information Regulator (Regulator) is a juristic body established in terms of Section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which enjoins the Regulator to be independent and impartial and to perform its functions and exercise its powers without fear, favor or prejudice.

It is accountable to the National Assembly and has jurisdiction throughout the Republic of South Africa.

The Regulator is responsible for the promotion and protection of the right to privacy as it relates to the protection of personal information and right of access to information.

In this regard, it exercises its powers and performs its functions in accordance with POPIA and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 as amended (PAIA).

We are looking for a highly skilled, results driven, self-directed LEGAL PROFESSIONAL with deep knowledge of the Legislative and Regulatory Framework in which the Information Regulator SA operates.

THIS WILL BE A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

JOB REQUIREMENTS
An LLB degree at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Five (5) years' experience within the monitoring, compliance and enforcement environment of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level

Knowledge in Cyber Security will be an added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of POPIA, PAJA and other relevant laws and Acts of Parliament, Regulations, Government Protocols;
Knowledge of Information Technology Analysis, Cyber Laws and Security, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Legal Policy development, Programme and Project Management;
Excellent Legal Analytical Skills;
Management of Interest and Pressure groups and ability to work under pressure;
Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication Skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Coordinate the development of tools, procedures, strategies and policies for successful monitoring and enforcement of compliance.

Analyse information in the security compromise notification

Assessment of the security Compromise

Conduct risk rating based on the risk matrix categorisation

Process requests for section 89 assessment

Provide support during enforcement processes

Coordinate interaction with clients and other relevant stakeholders

Assist in the development and review of Processes/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Participate in benchmarking with international and national agencies on best practices in notification of security compromise and enforcement of compliance thereof.

Manage the conducting of pro-active enforcement activities including sector-wide investigations.

Ensure effective resolution and referral of notifications in terms of agreed protocols

Develop and review guidelines, manuals and processes relating to security compromise notification.

Provide advice and or guidance to members of the public, private and public organisations.

Assist in conducting annual reviews of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Framework;
Develop Annual Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Plan, in line with the Strategic Plan of the organization.

REMUNERATION
R per annum, not negotiable upwards

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV to Colin Khomeliwa, by 18:00 hours on Friday 24 February 2023.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE for more information

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to R766,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate: