POPIA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Compliance

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

SA Government Jobs is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and respecting your right to privacy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our website, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided for notifications)
  • Job preferences and search history (if you create an account)
  • Any information you include in messages sent through our contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Location data (city/province level only)

How We Use Your Information

We collect and process personal information for the following lawful purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide job listing notifications, respond to inquiries, and deliver requested services.

Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience.

Communication: To send job alerts, updates about new features, and respond to your questions (only if you’ve opted in).

Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable South African laws and regulations.

Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Your consent (which you may withdraw at any time)
  • Legitimate interests in operating and improving our website
  • Legal obligations under South African law

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against loss, unauthorized access, destruction, or alteration, including:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Secure backup procedures

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting services, email platforms, or analytics tools) who assist in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

Government Departments: We do NOT share your personal information with government departments unless you explicitly apply for a position through their official channels (which is separate from our website).

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

Access: Request confirmation of what personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy.

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

Data Portability: Request your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time (where consent is the legal basis).

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us through our official contact page or email our Information Officer. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to external websites, including government department websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Statement

We may update this POPIA Compliance Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this statement regularly.

Information Officer

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this POPIA Compliance Statement, please contact our Information Officer:

[Your contact details or contact form link]

Complaints

If you believe we have not complied with POPIA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

The Information Regulator (South Africa)