Data Protection Officer (PDPC Accredited)

About the role

Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt is looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to fill a compliance gap created by the PDPL Law 151/2020 and Decree 816/2025, which require a PDPC-accredited DPO. The position is full-time and permanent, based in Cairo, and reports to the LCC Country Head with direct access to the Country Director and the LCC Regional Head MEA. Its statutory independence is protected, and no dual IT, HR or systems-owner role is allowed.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the PDPC point of contact and handle registrations, licences and permits
• Run the ROPA, DPIAs and data processing audits
• Handle data breaches (72-hour notification) and data subject requests
• Manage cross-border transfer approvals, including high-risk systems
• Draft data protection terms in contracts, subcontracts and bids
• Deliver staff training and quarterly reporting

Required profile

• PDPC accreditation, or passing the exam within a set period (company-funded)
• Degree in Law, IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering
• 7+ years in privacy, compliance or technology law, including 3+ years running a programme
• Direct experience with Egyptian regulators
• Fluent Arabic and professional English