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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169 
 
JOB TITLE : ANALYST – ACCESS TO ICT SERVICES 
JOB LEVEL : C4 
SALARY : Total Annual Package (CTC) – R611,032.00 
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion) 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent 

Purpose of the job 
To conduct research on regulatory policies relating to access to ICT services in line with the mandate of ICASA and its underpinning legislation. To assist the Manager in developing regulatory agenda to support the future growth path of the ICT sectors including postal services. 
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Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Access to ICT Services, and responsibilities will include: ● Conducting research into socio-economic issues relating to access to ICT services ● Conducting Regulatory Impact Assessment ● Keeping abreast with developments in the regulation of postal services ● Conducting workshops and making presentations to stakeholders as and when required ● Analyse written and oral submissions; Compiling and writing consultative and policy documents ● Drafting regulations ● Making presentations to stakeholders on various ICT issues. 
 
Qualifications and Experience: ● 3 years Degree (NQF L7) in relevant fields such as Social Science, Developmental Economics or Law ● 3-5 years professional experience ● At least 2 years of professional experience must be in conducting research on social issues ● Proven track record of conducting research in the social sciences, law and Broadcasting policy ● Proven track record of working with qualitative and quantitative methods ● Proven track record on conducting research and drafting research reports ● Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. 
 
 
Key Competencies and Attributes: ● 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. 
 

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Closing Date: 22 September 2021. 
 
To apply for this position, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers. 
 
ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment 
 
• 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 reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checks. 
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. 
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.