Regional Data Protection Advisor

Regional Data Protection Advisor

Job ID:  10934
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Law and Integrity
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  27 Nov 2024

Regional Data Protection Advisor

The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and wish whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Regional Data Protection Advisor position in the Data Protection Department ( Kariega)

Brief Role Description

The Specialist: Regional Data Protection Advisor, collaborates with the business to navigate evolving privacy standards and supports the Chief Data Protection Officer in implementing the Data Protection Compliance Management System in Volkswagen Group Africa which includes South Africa and its African Subsidiaries

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Contact point for and coordinate Privacy Leads in the Volkswagen Group Africa entities regarding Privacy implementation.
  • Be a privacy subject matter expert and advise the Region Africa entities on privacy and data protection matters for the day to day business including the development of new products, services and initiatives
  • Attend to data requests by Data Subjects and Third Parties in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
  • Prepare and Deliver Training to the Volkswagen Group Africa entities about their obligations under the local regulatory requirements, the Company Policy OD 2 and any other applicable EU data protection laws which may have an impact on the Volkswagen operational activities on the African continent. 
  • Support contract negotiations and advise on Data Processing Agreements and Data Privacy Impact Assessments. 
  • Support Data Protection / Privacy Office responsibilities for Privacy by Design of business strategy as well as implementation of necessary technical organizational measures (TOMs)
  • Conduct gap analysis and develop solutions with the business to remediate any gaps.
  • Draft and advise on data protection related documentation: privacy notices, policies and procedures and data subject access requests 
  • Exercise judgement and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Collaborate with Legal Services to identify privacy related legal issues with potential cross functional impact.
  • Ensure Privacy by Design processes are embedded into the business 
  • Liaise, partner and act as a contact point for data protection regulatory bodies on matters relating to the processing of personal data and other matters.
  • Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer and the business to investigate and manage potentional breaches/instances of non-compliance to support prompt and accurate reporting. 
  • Keep abreast of respective (both local and international) regulatory legal developments, trends and guidelines in data and privacy risk. Analyze proposed and (newly) enacted laws, regulations and provide guidance for their impact on the company’s existing processes, as it relates to data and privacy risk
  • Partner with Group Data Protection of Volkswagen Group in order to enable a constant exchange of ideas, developments and trends of all matters regarding data protection and privacy compliance

Qualification requirements

  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent
  • Admitted attorney in South Africa

Experience needed

3+ years post admission experience

Essentials

  • Working knowledge of privacy law
  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US or similar (preferred)
  • Experience drafting policies and procedures (preferred)
  • Strong commercial understanding and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must be experienced in use of SharePoint, MS Office (Excel/Word/Powerpoint etc).
  • Understanding of cross over between legal, IT and data security requirements

Note:

Please upload a copy of your ID and qualification when making your application.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 5th December 2024 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

 

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and wish whom you can grow together and develop your potential. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Regional Data Protection Advisor position in the Data Protection Department ( Kariega)

Brief Role Description

The Specialist: Regional Data Protection Advisor, collaborates with the business to navigate evolving privacy standards and supports the Chief Data Protection Officer in implementing the Data Protection Compliance Management System in Volkswagen Group Africa which includes South Africa and its African Subsidiaries

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Contact point for and coordinate Privacy Leads in the Volkswagen Group Africa entities regarding Privacy implementation.
  • Be a privacy subject matter expert and advise the Region Africa entities on privacy and data protection matters for the day to day business including the development of new products, services and initiatives
  • Attend to data requests by Data Subjects and Third Parties in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
  • Prepare and Deliver Training to the Volkswagen Group Africa entities about their obligations under the local regulatory requirements, the Company Policy OD 2 and any other applicable EU data protection laws which may have an impact on the Volkswagen operational activities on the African continent. 
  • Support contract negotiations and advise on Data Processing Agreements and Data Privacy Impact Assessments. 
  • Support Data Protection / Privacy Office responsibilities for Privacy by Design of business strategy as well as implementation of necessary technical organizational measures (TOMs)
  • Conduct gap analysis and develop solutions with the business to remediate any gaps.
  • Draft and advise on data protection related documentation: privacy notices, policies and procedures and data subject access requests 
  • Exercise judgement and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Collaborate with Legal Services to identify privacy related legal issues with potential cross functional impact.
  • Ensure Privacy by Design processes are embedded into the business 
  • Liaise, partner and act as a contact point for data protection regulatory bodies on matters relating to the processing of personal data and other matters.
  • Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer and the business to investigate and manage potentional breaches/instances of non-compliance to support prompt and accurate reporting. 
  • Keep abreast of respective (both local and international) regulatory legal developments, trends and guidelines in data and privacy risk. Analyze proposed and (newly) enacted laws, regulations and provide guidance for their impact on the company’s existing processes, as it relates to data and privacy risk
  • Partner with Group Data Protection of Volkswagen Group in order to enable a constant exchange of ideas, developments and trends of all matters regarding data protection and privacy compliance

Qualification requirements

  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent
  • Admitted attorney in South Africa

Experience needed

3+ years post admission experience

Essentials

  • Working knowledge of privacy law
  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US or similar (preferred)
  • Experience drafting policies and procedures (preferred)
  • Strong commercial understanding and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must be experienced in use of SharePoint, MS Office (Excel/Word/Powerpoint etc).
  • Understanding of cross over between legal, IT and data security requirements

Note:

Please upload a copy of your ID and qualification when making your application.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 5th December 2024 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

 

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

Job ID:  10934
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Law and Integrity
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  27 Nov 2024

Volkswagen Group South Africa

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.

What we offer :

  • Competitive packages
  • Benefits
  • Flexible Working model
  • Community Support
  • Employee Value Proposition

Recruitment Address

ssf.recuitment@vwsa.co.za

More information:

Volkswagen South Africa