Records Management Encryption Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002639/TS

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

250 Hourly

SUMMARY:
New Contract role available for 6 month contract with top tier bank for Records Management and Encryption Specialist

Data Privacy, Records Management & Encryption Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Data Privacy, Records Management & Encryption Specialist

Are you detailâdriven, complianceâfocused, and passionate about protecting sensitive information?
This role is ideal for a specialist who enjoys working at the intersection of data privacy, information governance, and secure data handling within a highly regulated environment.
Company and Job Description:
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Data Privacy, Records Management & Encryption Specialist to support the embedding of data privacy and records management practices across the business.
This role plays a key part in ensuring POPIA compliance, effective information governance, and the secure encryption and distribution of client information. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple business units to reduce privacy risk, maintain strong controls, and uphold the organisation’s ethical and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:

Support business units with the implementation and ongoing compliance of Data Privacy policies, frameworks, and standards, including POPIA
Assist in identifying, monitoring, and reporting privacy risks and compliance gaps
Provide guidance on records management, data classification, retention, and lifecycle management
Support privacy risk assessments for new or changed processes and systems
Maintain and support Records Management practices in line with the Information Governance Framework
Encrypt and securely distribute client documentation (PDF, Excel, Word, etc.)
Maintain accurate logs, records, and statistics of encrypted communications, ensuring zero data breaches

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualification:

PECB Certified Provisional Data Protection Officer (or similar data privacy qualification)

Experience:

5–8 years’ experience in a banking or regulated environment
Proven exposure to Data Privacy, Records Management, and Information Governance
Handsâon experience with document encryption and secure client communications

Skills:

Working knowledge of POPIA and data protection principles
Strong understanding of records management processes and lifecycle
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work in a structured, complianceâdriven environment and manage deadlines effectively

Apply now!
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Data Privacy & Information Governance
Records Management
Risk & Compliance
Cyber & Data Protection
Banking & Financial Services

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.
For more information contact:
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager
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