The Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs (DPLGA) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all applicants who engage with our online recruitment platform.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for a position through our career portal, we may collect the following information:
- Full name, contact details, and address
- Educational background and employment history
- Certifications, references, and supporting documents
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in your application
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal data is collected solely for the purpose of:
- Evaluating your suitability for employment
- Communicating with you regarding your application
- Verifying qualifications and references
- Maintaining recruitment records for compliance and reporting
3. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure servers, access controls, and encrypted communications.
4. Data Sharing
Your information may be shared with authorized personnel within DPLGA or relevant government agencies strictly for recruitment-related purposes. We do not sell or disclose your data to third parties for commercial use.
5. Applicant Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw your application and request deletion of your data (subject to legal and audit requirements)
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our recruitment platform may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor system performance. These do not collect personally identifiable information.
7. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or recruitment practices. We encourage you to review it regularly.