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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (ICASA)
350 Witch-hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion. Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169 Telephone number: (012) 568 3000 
 
ANALYST – COST MODELLING 
JOB LEVEL : C4 
SALARY: Total Annual Package (CTC) – R 548,983.00 
LOCATION: ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion) 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent 
 
 
Purpose of the job 
ï‚· To assist in developing cost models and regulatory financial accounting systems of regulated services in support of promoting competition and fair prices 
ï‚· To conduct research into the most effective cost/price control standards applicable to network industries 
ï‚· Provide economic interpretation and regulatory support, including the area of market reviews 
ï‚· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders involved in the public policy and regulatory process and maintain compliance in all regulatory aspects 
ï‚· To assist the Manager: Cost Modelling in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to promote competition and enhanced economic efficiency of the ICT Sector 
 
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Cost Modelling, and their responsibilities will include: ● Cost Modelling ● Operational Planning ● Departmental Management ● Financial/Accounting Interpretation ● Research and Analysis. 
 
 
Qualifications and Experience: â— 3-year degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/Cost Accounting/Economics/Finance/Business Management or equivalent ● 4 – 6 years working experience of which 3 must be in research field ● Working knowledge of cost accounting principles and determination of cost of capital (WACC) ● Working knowledge of industry data collection and collation techniques ● Proven experience of developing and implementation of projects and processes ● Proven track record on conducting research and drafting research reports ● Proven analytical skills ● Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels 
 
Key Competencies and Attributes: â— Results driven ● Attention to detail ● Analytical thinking ● Effective Interpersonal Skills ● Able to work under pressure ●Excellent Communicator (written and verbal/presentation skills) ● Resilience and influential Solid experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research ● Presentation skills ● Solid experience in competition policy and regulatory processes ● Solid experience in analysis of data using software tools 
 
 
 
Closing Date: 21 December 2018.

To apply for this position, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/Careers
 
ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment 
 
ï‚· If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
ï‚· Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
ï‚· It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
ï‚· It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL). 
ï‚· Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. 
ï‚· ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
ï‚· Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checks. 
ï‚· Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. 
ï‚·CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.