Information Regulator Jobs

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The Information Regulator (Regulator) is a juristic person 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, favour 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). The Regulator consists of five (5) Members namely: the Chairperson and four (4) ordinary Members appointed by the President of the Republic of South Africa for a five (5) year term. The Chairperson and two (2) ordinary Members are appointed on a full-time and the other two (2) Members on a part-time basis. Section 47 of POPIA empowers the Regulator to establish its own administration to assist it in the performance of its functions. In this regard, the Regulator must appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other staff members to assist it in the performance of its functions.
The Head Office of the Regulator is situated in Braamfotein, Johannesburg. The Regulator is currently hereby inviting suitably qualified candidates whose appointment will promote equity and representivity to submit applications for the vacant positions listed below: People with disability are encouraged to apply. For detailed information please visit our website www.inforegulator.org.za vacancies

MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON

REFERENCE: IR1/08/2024
DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON
SALARY LEVEL: ELEVEN (11)
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE: BRAAMFONTEIN (JOHANNESBURG)
SALARY: R 849 702. 00 (all-inclusive package per annum and not
negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement annually

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate plus National Diploma in Public Administration /Management or
  Office Management / Administration or equivalent relevant qualification at (NQF)
  Level six (6);
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration /Management or Office Management /
  Administration or equivalent relevant qualification a t(NQF) Level seven (7) will be
  an added advantage ;
• LLB qualification at NQF Level eight (8) will be an added advantage;
• 5 years’ experience in the administration field of which three (3)years must be in
  rendering Senior Management/Executive Support;
• Working experience in the Legal environment will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Microsoft office or typing is a requirement;
• Ability to compile accurate minutes and prepare reports;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Work well under minimum supervision;
• Extensive knowledge of office administration and interaction with clients and
  stakeholders ; and
• Knowledge of Acts, Regulations, Policies and Procedures governing the public
  sector.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Office Management and Administration, Individual must be a self-starter, good telephone
etiquette, Computer Literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages and good
Typing Skills, Ability to conduct basic research, Time Management, Analytical skills and pay
attention to details, Interpersonal Relationships, Presentation, Networking, Planning and
Organising, Relationship Management, Excellent communication (Writing and Verbal) skills
with experience in Reporting writing.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Development and maintenance of processes, systems and guidelines related to
  document management.
• Coordinate local and international travels.
• Provide administrative support for Chairperson and Senior Manager: Governance.
• Provide administrative support for various meetings.
• Process claims in the Office of the Chairperson and/or directed to the Office of the
  Chairperson submit to Finance for further processing.
• Compile reports and memo/submissions
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders Nationally, Regionally and Internationally
• Compile accurate minutes for the Office of the Chairperson and various meetings
• Conduct desktop research for the Office of the Chairperson
• Prepare presentations for the Office of the Chairperson
• Management of stakeholder engagements and responding to stakeholder’s requests; and
• Management of resources.

Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows:
Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 4 to 6

SENIOR SECURITY COMPROMISE OFFICER: IT

DIVISION: POPIA
REFERENCE: IR2/08/2024
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE: BRAAMFONTEIN (JOHANNESBURG)
SALARY LEVEL: ELEVEN (11)
SALARY: R 849 702. 00 (all-inclusive package per annum and not
negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement annually.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate plus Bachelors’ Degree in Computer sciences or Computer engineering
  or Information Technology (IT) Technical-related field or equivalent qualification at
  National Qualification Framework (NQF) Seven (7) recognised by South African
  Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• A recognised cybersecurity certificate: Certified information Security Manager (CISM),
  Certified information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) Or Certified Information
  Systems Auditor (CISA) would be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience within the information security environment of which three (3)
  years must be at a supervisory level in experience conducting investigation in security
  compromise/cyber security environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of POPIA and PAJA, knowledge of other relevant laws and Acts of Parliament,
Regulations, Government Protocols, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Agreements,
Legal Policy development, Programme and Project Management, Excellent Legal Analytical
Skills, Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication Skills and Management of Interest and
Pressure groups and ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of case preparation and
knowledge of the Cybercrimes Act and methods of handling evidence including testifying in
court.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Development of tools, procedures, strategies and policies for successful resolution of
  complaints;
• Participate in benchmarking with international and national agencies on best practices in
  notification of security compromise and enforcement of compliance thereof;
• Coordinate implementation of processes; tools for investigation including investigation
  manual & amendment and upgrade thereto from time to time;
• Manage co-operation Nationally and Internationally on issues relating to the notification
  of security compromise;
• Managing the collection, storage and destruction of evidentiary artefacts required for the
  section 19 assessment;
• Conduct Preliminary investigation of the nature of the security compromise;
• Determine if the breach is caused by negligence (non-implementation of the identified
  mitigating security measures;
• Determine if the responsible party conducted regular verification that the security
  safeguards were effective;
• Maintain chain of custody for evidence and confidential responsible party documents
  submitted for assessment;
• Produce assessment reports for consideration by POPIA Division; and
• Conduct consultation as and when required with the responsible party/data
  subjects/requestor to clarify issues or obtain information for the assessment.

Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows:
Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 4 to 6

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