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INFORMATION REGULATOR (SOUTH AFRICA) VACANCIES

26/8/2024

INFORMATION REGULATOR (SOUTH AFRICA)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa,
P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa,
Email: [email protected],
Website: www.inforegulator.org.za
Toll Free: +27 80 001 7160

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.

INTERNAL /EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF 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: [email protected]

NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 4 to 6

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

All the above-mentioned positions are permanent, and appointment will be done in terms of section 47 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) as the enabling Act.
Applications must be submitted on new application for employment form (Z83) which came into effect on 1 January 2021. The new Z83 for can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or https://inforegulator.org.za/vacancies/.
Received application with an incorrect application form will not be considered.
Ensure that the Z83 form is signed and dated before you submit your application. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed and dated will be deemed regret.
Candidates are advised to complete all the sections of the Z83 Form in full (A to G and Declaration) and indicate whether they belong to professional bodies and have criminal record or not.
A detailed and recent CV, with two (2) contactable referees; certified copies of qualifications that are not older than six (06) months and Identity Document or Passport document will be requested from the short-listed candidates only as indicated on DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
Should a candidate be in possession of foreign qualification(s), such must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate obtained from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to confirm the appropriate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level.
Candidates for permanent positions must indicate their current Salary Notch on their CV, particularly on employment history.
Applications can be submitted by courier, hand delivery or email.
Candidates who choose to email their applications should adhere to the following instructions:
- Write the correct name of the position and reference number as the subject on the email.
- Due to size requirements of our mailbox, applicants must zip their documents before submitting to the Regulator.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is delivered in the correct mailbox of the Regulator.
- The Regulator will not take responsibility for any email which was not delivered.
- Applicants are advised to use the provided alternative ways of submitting their applications should they experience problems when submitting online.
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be subjected to processes such as Security Screening, Reference Checks and Qualifications Verification.
Successful candidates will serve probation for a period of twelve (12) months.
Any successful candidate in one of the advertised positions will be required to enter an employment contract and also sign a Performance Agreement on an annual basis.
It is the Regulator’s intention to promote equity and representivity through the filling of these posts and to facilitate this process, an indication of important demographic information such as race, gender and type of disability, if any, is required.
Due to high volume of applications anticipated, there will be no acknowledgement of applications and further communication will only be made with the shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who do not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
The Regulator reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position or not to appoint.
Enquires related to the above posts may be directed to [email protected] By email as indicated on each advertisement

Hand delivery:

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2024

Applications may be submitted as follows:
Place applications in the applicable box at the Security Area (Ground Floor)
27 Stiemens Street
JD House
Ground Floor
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
2017

Courier service:
For attention: Ms PS Boshomane and Mr S Sithole
INFORMATION REGULATOR
Human Resource Management
27 Stiemens Street
JD House
use, 4th floor
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
2017

Disclaimer
The personal information submitted herein shall be solely used for processing your application for a job with the Information Regulator (Regulator) and/or subsequent appointment should your application be successful.

All the personal information submitted herein shall be used for the purpose stated above, as mandated by the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. By submitting your personal information, you agree that such information may be disclosed to the third party for verification of qualifications, reference checks and criminal checks. The Regulator undertakes to ensure that appropriate security controll measures are implemented to protect all your personal information submitted.

Adv. FDP Tlakula (Chairperson), Adv. LC Stroom-Nzama (Full-time Member), Adv. JC Weapond (Full-time Member), Ms. AR Tilley (Part-time Member), Mr. MV Gwala (Part-time Member). Mr. M Mosala (Chief Executive Officer)

INTERNAL /EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES

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: [email protected]

NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

All the above-mentioned positions are permanent, and appointment will be done in terms of section 47 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) as the enabling Act.
Applications must be submitted on new application for employment form (Z83) which came into effect on 1 January 2021. The new Z83 for can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or https://inforegulator.org.za/vacancies/.
Received application with an incorrect application form will not be considered.
Ensure that the Z83 form is signed and dated before you submit your application. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed and dated will be deemed regret.
Candidates are advised to complete all the sections of the Z83 Form in full (A to G and Declaration) and indicate whether they belong to professional bodies and have criminal record or not.
A detailed and recent CV, with two (2) contactable referees; certified copies of qualifications that are not older than six (06) months and Identity Document or Passport document will be requested from the short-listed candidates only as indicated on DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
Should a candidate be in possession of foreign qualification(s), such must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate obtained from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to confirm the appropriate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level.
Candidates for permanent positions must indicate their current Salary Notch on their CV, particularly on employment history.
Applications can be submitted by courier, hand delivery or email.
Candidates who choose to email their applications should adhere to the following instructions:
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be subjected to processes such as Security Screening, Reference Checks and Qualifications Verification.
Successful candidates will serve probation for a period of twelve (12) months.
Any successful candidate in one of the advertised positions will be required to enter an employment contract and also sign a Performance Agreement on an annual basis.
It is the Regulator’s intention to promote equity and representivity through the filling of these posts and to facilitate this process, an indication of important demographic information such as race, gender and type of disability, if any, is required.
Due to high volume of applications anticipated, there will be no acknowledgement of applications and further communication will only be made with the shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who do not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
The Regulator reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position or not to appoint.
Enquires related to the above posts may be directed to [email protected]

By email as indicated on each advertisement

Hand delivery:

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2024

Applications may be submitted as follows:
Place applications in the applicable box at the Security Area (Ground Floor)
27 Stiemens Street
JD House
Ground Floor
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
2017

Courier service:
For attention: Ms PS Boshomane and Mr S Sithole
INFORMATION REGULATOR
Human Resource Management
27 Stiemens Street
JD House
use, 4th floor
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
2017

Disclaimer
The personal information submitted herein shall be solely used for processing your application for a job with the Information Regulator (Regulator) and/or subsequent appointment should your application be successful.
All the personal information submitted herein shall be used for the purpose stated above, as mandated by the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. By submitting your personal information, you agree that such information may be disclosed to the third party for verification of qualifications, reference checks and criminal checks. The Regulator undertakes to ensure that appropriate security control measures are implemented to protect all your personal information submitted.

Adv. FDP Tlakula (Chairperson), Adv. LC Stroom-Nzama (Full-time Member), Adv. JC Weapond (Full-time Member), Ms. AR Tilley (Part-time Member), Mr. MV Gwala (Part-time Member). Mr. M Mosala (Chief Executive Officer)

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