INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)

SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE JULY

Centurion, South Africa

INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA: ONE (1) POSITION

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a Chapter 9 institution established under section 192 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Our mission is to support and promote democracy by regulating the electronic communications, broadcasting, and postal sectors in the public interest. We are now inviting qualified individuals to join the Social and Ethics Committee.

ICASA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve a three-year term on its Social and Ethics Committee.

The Social and Ethics Committee is a governance body with responsibilities delegated by the ICASA Council. The role of which is to provide independent oversight, strategic advice, monitoring and reporting on ICASA’s social performance, and guidance on organisational ethics, responsible governance, corporate citizenship, sustainable development, and stakeholder relationships; this includes the following:

• Promote ethical leadership, integrity, accountability, and good governance among ICASA’s Councillors, stakeholders, and employees.
• Monitor the current status of employment equity and reporting.
• Monitor anti-corruption, anti-fraud, and whistle-blowing mechanisms.
• Oversee the implementation of the Ethics Management Programme.
• Monitor ICASA's activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of conduct, and disclosure of interest requirements, focusing on social and economic development, corporate citizenship, environmental impact, health and safety, consumer relations, labour practices, supplier selection, and breach management.
• Oversee and monitor the organisation's status as a good corporate citizen, including the following areas:

i. Promote equality, prevent unfair discrimination, and proactively work to eliminate corruption.

ii. Record sponsorships, donations, and charitable giving.

​iii. Monitor the environment, health, and public safety, including the impact of company activities and products.

​iv. Oversee stakeholder relationships and compliance with consumer protection laws, as well as labour and employment practices.

​v. Prepare quarterly reports and recommendations for Council.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• A Postgraduate degree in Ethics Management, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Public Management, Governance and Compliance/Risk, or a related field.
• Registration with any relevant professional body.
• At least five years of senior management experience in Corporate Governance, Compliance, Regulatory Environment, Ethics, or Disclosures.
• Previous experience as a member of a Governance Committee and serving at executive-level will be an advantage.

Term of Office: The successful candidate will serve as a part-time member of the Social and Ethics Committee for three (3) years.

The successful candidate will be subject to the Social and Ethics Committee Terms of Reference and other terms and conditions as prescribed by law and the Council of the Authority.  As per Treasury Regulation 20 under Government Notice No. R. 225, published in Government Gazette No. 27388 of 15 March 2005, persons employed by state organs or those serving on such Commissions and Committees of Inquiry will not be entitled to additional remuneration or fees payable for partaking in the work of the Social and Ethics Committee. However, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance of ICASA, to gain valuable experience in the ICT sector, and to network with other industry professionals.

Disqualification in terms of section 6 (1) (d) to (l) of the ICASA Act No. 13 of 2000 (as amended) is applicable:

A person may not be appointed if they:

• are a member of Parliament, any provincial legislature or any municipal council;
• are an office bearer or employee of any party, movement or organisation of a party-political nature;
• or any family member has a direct or indirect financial interest in the electronic communications, postal or broadcasting industry;
• or their business partner or associate holds an office in or with, or is employed by, any  person or body, whether corporate or unincorporated, which has an interest contemplated above;
• are an un-rehabilitated insolvent;
• have been declared by a court to be mentally ill or disordered;
• have at any time been convicted, whether in the Republic or elsewhere, of –

1. theft, fraud, forgery or uttering a forged document, perjury, an offence in terms of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1958 (Act No. 6 of 1958), the Corruption Act, 1992 (Act 94 of 1992), Part 1 to 4, or section 17, 20 or 21 (in so far as it relates to the aforementioned offences) of Chapter 2 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004, or any other offence involving dishonesty; or

​2. an offence under this Act or the underlying statutes;

• have been sentenced, after the commencement of the Constitution of the   Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993), to a period of imprisonment of  not less than one year without the option of a fine; or
• have at any time been removed from an office of trust due to misconduct.

Closing Date: 06 August 2026

Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to careers@icasa.org.za

NB: The email addresses provided above should be used for enquiries only.

Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE A LAPTOP OR A DESKTOP ON CHROME OR MICROSOFT EDGE WEB BROWSERS

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation as outlined within the Employment Equity Plan of ICASA.

• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• ICASA actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities.
• ICASA is an equal opportunity employer
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.