Data Protection Office Temporary Assistant (Jan - Jun 2026)

Overview

A career in Risk Management within Internal Firm Services provides the opportunity to advance and foster integrity-based decision making and conduct by PwC professionals throughout the organisation. The role focuses on promoting and monitoring compliance with applicable external laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures to help manage PwC’s regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk. The Information Management team provides PwC with technology solutions around digitisation, data management and social media to reduce vulnerability to external threats. You’ll help the team develop analytics, future-state logical architecture, and technology mapping.

How you will value-add

Facilitating compliance through accountability, building clients’ trust and safeguarding the firm’s data and reputation are at the heart of the Data Protection Office (DPO). A stint with the DPO offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture. We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as an intern to provide support to the team. You will work closely to support day-to-day operations and gain exposure to our initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with updating policies and guidance to improve efficiency through technology
• Assist with updating content on internal data protection portals
• Assist with the automation of operational activities
• Assist with building data protection web portals, creating content and data migration
• Assist with ad-hoc projects

About you

• Have completed either a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
• Candidates with a background in law, legal studies, IT security, data security or information systems will have an added advantage
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Be well-spoken, resourceful and a team player who can interact effectively with all levels of staff within the firm
• Meticulous and organised
• Good/proficient command of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Diploma or Degree in a relevant field

Required Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Compliance Training
• Cybersecurity
• Data Breach
• Information Security
• Information Technology Applications
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Investigation
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Data Protection
• Legal Document Review
• Legal Matters
• Legal Stipulations
• Personal Data
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Optional Skills

Same as Required Skills may apply depending on candidate profile

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Not specified