Senior Specialist: Data Privacy/Business Process Privacy Manager

About the position

We have an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients in the telecommunication industry. They are looking for a Senior Specialist in Data Privacy and Business Process Privacy Manager. 8 months contract

To identify all processes, products, assets and third parties within a business area (global records or local records) where there is processing of personal information so that risk assessments can be performed, and appropriate control measures implemented so that the organization can become compliant to applicable privacy legislations.


To document processing activities according to their process and product hierarchies (process or product catalogues) in order to ensure that the correct data flow maps and diagrams can be created and kept up to date within the Record of Processing Activities

• Engineering and Science and IT and Commercial and Business degree or NQF 7 equivalent.


• Additional professional relevant certification will be an advantage.


• 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 the company.


• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

 

To conduct assessments of existing organizational processes, products, services, Apps, and systems.


To conduct re-assessments of high and medium risk assessments of processing activities to re-evaluate the risk levels and adequacy and effectiveness of controls.


To conduct privacy impact assessments (Privacy by Design and Assurance) of new processes, products, and systems to be launched by the company 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 the company.


Process Mapping, Identify primary records according to the partner relationship management reference model and then link the process or sub-process to the primary record accordingly.


High and Medium Risk Processing Activities Re-assessments, identify and conduct re-assessments of processes, products, and assets every three years or when something significant changes. Up-to-date processing activity records information is maintained in the Personal Data Processing Register (PDPR).


Assessment Quality Assurance, ensure that all Organisational Privacy Impact Assessments (OPIA) and Privacy by Design (PDA) assessments performed meet 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 show 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.


Process knowledge, ability to map business processes according to their hierarchical levels. Knowledge of telecoms processes and functions will be an advantage.


Business Analysis and Process Modelling, provide the company with a simple way to understand workflows by creating data-driven visual representations of business processes.

Desired Skills:

• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Spreadsheet software
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Listening
• Tax preparation software
• Accounting Software