Johannesburg North: Records Management and Encryption Specialist posted by Network Contracting

Company and Job Description:

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Data Privacy, Records Management & Encryption Specialist to support the embedding of data privacy and records management practices across the business.

This role plays a key part in ensuring POPIA compliance, effective information governance, and the secure encryption and distribution of client information. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple business units to reduce privacy risk, maintain strong controls, and uphold the organisation’s ethical and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support business units with the implementation and ongoing compliance of Data Privacy policies, frameworks, and standards, including POPIA
• Assist in identifying, monitoring, and reporting privacy risks and compliance gaps
• Provide guidance on records management, data classification, retention, and lifecycle management
• Support privacy risk assessments for new or changed processes and systems
• Maintain and support Records Management practices in line with the Information Governance Framework
• Encrypt and securely distribute client documentation (PDF, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and statistics of encrypted communications, ensuring zero data breaches

 
 
Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:

Qualification:

• PECB Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer (or similar data privacy qualification)

 
Experience:

• 5–8 years’ experience in a banking or regulated environment
• Proven exposure to Data Privacy, Records Management, and Information Governance
• Handson experience with document encryption and secure client communications

 
Skills:

• Working knowledge of POPIA and data protection principles
• Strong understanding of records management processes and lifecycle
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a structured, compliancedriven environment and manage deadlines effectively

 

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For more information contact:

Riah Mthimunye
Researcher (IT & Finance)