Engineers Clinic
IntermediateSecurity trackZA-CP-27

POPIA Compliance Toolkit for SMEs

Internship role: Information Governance Intern. Capture processing activities, generate the PAIA manual and Information Officer registration pack and track data-subject requests.

10 Guided Steps240h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded
Program Overview

Internship role: Information Governance Intern. Capture processing activities, generate the PAIA manual and Information Officer registration pack and track data-subject requests.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

Stack: TypeScript, POPIA conditions checklist, PostgreSQL

How it is graded
  • Scope & method20

    Written scope and rules of engagement, and a method that follows a named framework (OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).

  • Findings quality30

    Each finding has steps to reproduce, evidence, a severity rating with reasons, and affected assets.

  • Remediation20

    Fixes are specific, ranked by risk, and at least one is shown working.

  • Evidence & files15

    Logs, screenshots, scripts or configs that a reviewer can check.

  • Report for a manager15

    A one-page summary a non-technical manager can act on.

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes
240-hour South Africa programme. The Information Regulator is enforcing POPIA and most SMEs still lack basic documentation.
Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.