JOB ADS | The Information Regulator of SA is hiring
There are 12 positions available, including senior cybersecurity specialist, internal audit assistants and complaints and investigations officers
The Information Regulator of SA 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 country.
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 (PAIA) as amended.
The Regulator consists of five members, namely a chairperson and four ordinary members appointed by the president of SA for a five-year term. The chairperson and two ordinary members are appointed on a full-time basis and the other two 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 a CEO and other staff members to assist it in the performance of its functions.
The Regulator is hereby inviting suitably qualified candidates, whose appointment will promote equity and representativeness, to submit applications for the following vacant positions; people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Senior cybersecurity specialist
- Reference: IR1/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 11
Salary: R811,560 per annum (All-inclusive package; not negotiable) - Click here for more information and application details.
Senior systems developer
- Reference: IR2/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 11
- Salary: R811,560 per annum (All-inclusive package; not negotiable)
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Senior legal officer
- Reference: IR3/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 11
- Salary: R811,560 per annum (All-inclusive package; not negotiable)
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ICT systems support officer
- Reference: IR4/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 9
- Salary: R424,104 per annum (Basic salary; not negotiable)
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Complaints and investigations officer: POPIA — two positions available
- Reference: IR5/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 9
- Salary: R424,104 per annum (Basic salary; not negotiable)
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Complaints and investigations officer: PAIA — two positions available
- Reference: IR6/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 9
- Salary: R424,104 per annum (Basic salary; not negotiable)
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Internal audit assistant: performance audit — four positions available
- Duration: Four-month contract
- Reference: IR7/04/2024
- Centre: Regulator's head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Salary level: 5
- Salary: R202,233 per annum (Basic salary plus 37% in lieu of benefits; not negotiable)
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The closing date for applications for all positions is April 19 at 4pm.
For detailed information about each position, and application details, visit Inforegulator.org.za/vacancies
This article was sponsored by the Information Regulator (SA).