Information Regulator Vacancies 2022 for South Africans

Deadline: 17 July 2022

Information Regulator Vacancies 2022 for South Africans

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, favor 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. Preference will be given to people with disabilities.

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SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES (PAIA COMPLIANCE ANDMONITORING)

SENIOR COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING OFFICER (POPIA)

ADMIN OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE CEO

ADMIN OFFICER TO THE EXECUTIVE: POPIA

How to Apply

To apply, applicants are required to click on the above position of interest and apply!

Note, The Z83 Form can also be downloaded above!

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