{"id":10213,"date":"2026-06-08T09:24:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=10213"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:24:31","slug":"junior-data-protection-auditor-entry-level","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/job\/10213","title":{"rendered":"Junior Data Protection Auditor (Entry-Level)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are recruiting!<\/p>\n<p>Our client in Lusaka, is looking for a Junior Data Protection Auditor to join their team for a job vacancy within the IT industry.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, or for more information, follow the link below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior Data Protection Auditor (Entry-Level)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Department &#8211; Data Protection &amp; Compliance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose of the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Junior Data Protection Auditor supports the delivery of data protection compliance audits under the supervision of mid-level and senior auditors. The role is designed for early-career professionals seeking to develop specialist expertise in data protection auditing aligned to the Zambia Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 and the ODPC licensed auditor framework. The incumbent will assist in audit fieldwork, evidence collection, policy review, report drafting, and stakeholder awareness activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in the planning and execution of annual and ad hoc data protection audits under the direction of a senior auditor.<\/li>\n<li>Collect and organise audit evidence from client organisations, including policies, procedures, system configurations, and processing records.<\/li>\n<li>Support the assessment of compliance with the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021, reviewing data processing activities, consent practices, and data subject rights mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li>Document audit findings, observations, and supporting evidence in working papers.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in identifying gaps, risks, and non-compliance indicators in data protection practices.<\/li>\n<li>Draft sections of audit reports, recommendations, and findings summaries under supervision.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in client interviews and walkthroughs alongside senior auditors.<\/li>\n<li>Review data protection policies, privacy notices, data processing agreements, and internal procedures for completeness and adequacy.<\/li>\n<li>Support the promotion of data protection awareness during client engagements.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain accurate and complete audit working paper files.<\/li>\n<li>Stay current with developments in data protection law, ODPC guidance, and international best practices.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in preparing submissions and documentation for ODPC reporting requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, required.<\/li>\n<li>Progress toward or completion of at least one of the following certifications is strongly preferred: CISA\/, CIPM, CIPP\/E, CIPT, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.<\/li>\n<li>Current or pending membership with the ICT Association of Zambia (ICTAZ).<\/li>\n<li>Student or affiliate membership with ISACA, IIA, or IAPP is an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 to 3 years of professional or internship experience in data protection, IT auditing, cybersecurity, compliance, or a closely related field.<\/li>\n<li>Academic or practical exposure to data protection principles, privacy frameworks, or information security.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Zambia&#8217;s Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 is an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to international data protection standards such as GDPR is an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic understanding of data protection principles including lawfulness, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and data subject rights.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to review policy documents and identify gaps or areas of concern.<\/li>\n<li>Foundational knowledge of information security concepts including access controls, encryption, and incident management.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to learn and apply structured audit methodologies under guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavioural Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eagerness to learn and develop specialist expertise in data protection auditing.<\/li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Clear written communication skills with an ability to present information logically.<\/li>\n<li>Professional conduct and discretion when handling sensitive client information.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from senior colleagues.<\/li>\n<li>Good time management and ability to meet deadlines on audit deliverables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cAll candidates are required to obtain their ZAQA certification from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":5342,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_application":"wsilwamba@priconsultants.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[119],"job-types":[114],"class_list":["post-10213","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_category-information-technology","job_listing_type-available","job-type-available"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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