Job Opportunities

OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

DIRECTOR, DATA PROTECTION

VACANCY NO: VC/DP01/2025

The University of Botswana (UB), a state- owned tertiary education institution invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, Data Protection in the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

The Director, Data Protection (DDP) is responsible for overseeing the university’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. The DPO will serve as the point of contact between the university and the Information and Data Protection Commission and ensure that the university processes the personal data of its staff, students, and others in compliance with applicable laws.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. Data Protection Compliance
3. Data Protection and Compliance
4. Data Processing and Security
5. Data Protection Education and Awareness
6. Risk Management and Compliance
7. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
8. People Management
9. Financial Management

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

1. Masters’ degree in Law, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. A relevant data protection professional certification is preferred.

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level.
2. Higher Education experience will be an added advantage.

Professional Registration or license

Membership to a regulatory body is preferred.

Other requirements:

1. A strong background in legal compliance, particularly in data protection law.
2. Knowledge of the organization’s data processing operations and data security measures.
3. The ability to promote a data protection culture within the organization.
4. Experience in data protection impact assessments and risk management. Proficiency in managing data incidents and breaches.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and submit three (3) names of individuals willing to submit references directly to the university.

Send your applications to: The Office of the Vice Chancellor, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552037. E-mail: ramaologal@ub.ac.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 314 at Block 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13 March 2025