Effective Date: 16 May 2026

At ProJobs.co.za, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.

This POPIA Compliance Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when users access our website and services.

1. Introduction

POPIA was introduced to promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies in South Africa.

ProJobs.co.za respects your privacy and takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled responsibly, securely, and transparently.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Name and surname
Email address
Phone number
IP address and browser information
Information submitted through contact forms
Website usage and analytics data

We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate website operations and communication purposes.

3. How We Use Personal Information

Personal information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries and support requests;
Improve website functionality and user experience;
Send updates or notifications where consent has been provided;
Monitor website performance and security;
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Consent

By using ProJobs.co.za, users consent to the collection and processing of personal information in accordance with this policy.

Users may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with:

Trusted third-party service providers;
Website hosting and analytics providers;
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

All third parties are expected to handle personal information securely and lawfully.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorized access;
Loss or theft;
Misuse;
Disclosure;
Alteration or destruction.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

7. User Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, users have the right to:

Access their personal information;
Request correction or deletion of personal information;
Object to the processing of personal information;
Withdraw consent;
Lodge complaints with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

ProJobs.co.za may contain links to external websites and job application platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before sharing personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this POPIA Compliance Policy from time to time.

Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this POPIA Compliance Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

ProJobs.co.za
Website: www.projobs.co.za
Email: info@projobs.co.za

13. Information Regulator of South Africa

Users also have the right to contact the Information Regulator of South Africa regarding complaints related to personal information protection.

Website: Information Regulator South Africa