Location: ZA

Department: Law and Integrity

Shift: Full-time

Contract type: Unlimited

Remote Working: Mobile Work not possible

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. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. 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 local regulatory requirements and applicable EU data protection laws.
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 and 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, procedures, and data subject access requests.
Exercise judgment 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 and act as a contact point for data protection regulatory bodies on matters relating to the processing of personal data.
Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer and the business to investigate and manage potential breaches/instances of non-compliance.
Keep abreast of local and international regulatory legal developments, analyze proposed and enacted laws, and provide guidance on their impact on the company’s existing processes.
Partner with Group Data Protection of Volkswagen Group to enable a constant exchange of ideas and trends 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.

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 the crossover 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

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

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