Senior Specialist Privacy By Design

Role Purpose

To document processing activities according to their process/product hierarchies (process or product catalogues) in oder to ensure that the correct data flow maps/diagrams can be created and kept up to date within the Personal Data Processing Register.

To conduct privacy impact assessments (Privacy by Design & Assurance) of new processes, products and systems to be launched by Vodacom or changes to existing processes, products or assets to ensure that all critical and high new business risks have been identified and mitigated before any product, service, promotion or campaign is launched with Vodacom.

To review and approve global projects in accordance with how Vodacom will process personal information according to local legislation.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Process Mapping

Identify the primary record according to PRM reference model and then link process or sub-process to primary record accordingly.

Product catalogue ensure that there is an appropriate product catalogue with standard references and ensure that it is kept up to date per business area.

Assessment Quality Assurance

Ensure that all Privacy by Design & Assurance (PDA) assessments performed meets the quality criteria in their respective areas.

Data Flow Map

Ensure that every business area where there is personal information processing keeps up to date data flow diagrams/maps that shows standard reference numbers (PRM reference model) for personal information flowing from or to other business areas.

Assets Risk Assessments

Ensure that all assets associated with a processing activity have been assessed and risk rated accordingly

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

Engineering/Science/IT/Commercial/Business degree or NQF 7 equivalent

Additional professional relevant certification will be an advantage.

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience essential, with exposure to the following:

Risk and compliance

Business process related work

Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of Vodacom

Exceptional organisational and communication skills

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience

Process knowledge

Ability to map business processes according to their hierarchical levels. Knowledge of telecoms processes and functions will be an advantage.

Business Analysis/Process Modelling

Provide Vodacom with a simple way to understand workflows by creating data-driven visual representations of business processes. Ability to analyze/document processes for privacy compliance or audit purposes.

Experience in conducting privacy impact assessments using clearly defined methodologies or tools.

Risk & Compliance

Ability and knowledge to ensure that Vodacom executes its business processes in compliance with privacy laws and regulations, applicable professional standards and accepted business practices.

Self-starter

Ability to work independently with a high standard of accountability problem solving ability and owning responsibility around decisions, timelines and quality.

Business Skills & Stakeholder Management

Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation. Experience within the technology & Telecoms industry & extensive exposure to working in a team environment

Closing date for Applications: 08 March 2023.

The base location for this role is, Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.