Job title: Data Protection Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Location: Port Louis
Job published: 09/06/2025
Job ID: 45078
Contact name: Ridwan Jadhakhan

Job Description

 

Data Protection Specialist

Our client, a leading insurance solutions provider is looking for a Data Protection Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of new data protection legislative and regulatory developments, industry best practices and ensure that policies, procedures, systems and processes are kept up to date accordingly

• Undertake data protection reviews to assess compliance with data protection laws and regulations and internal policies & procedures and prepare compliance review reports

• Assist in planning, executing and monitoring data protection related projects to ensure timely and effective delivery

• Participate in the design, implementation and review of data protection policies, procedures, systems and processes

• Help in responding to data protection queries promptly and provide advice on data protection matters to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and data protection laws and regulations

• Assist Data Protection Officer in liaising with regulatory authorities on data protection matters, inspections and audits

• Participate in the conduct of data protection impact assessments for new projects, systems and processes involving personal data

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of training and awareness programs on data protection best practices and obligations

• Work in close collaboration with Senior Compliance Specialists and assist them in the discharge of day-to-day duties and achieving compliance objectives in relation to data protection

• Perform any other cognate duties aligned to business requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree and/or professional qualification in Finance or Law or Management or any other related field

• Have at least 3 years’ working experience in a similar position

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act 2017 and its practical application

• Have an excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Have good time management and multi-tasking skills

• Be an excellent team player

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Use discretion regarding confidential material and adhere to the code of ethics

Proactive reserves the right:

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.

• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.