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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
Telephone number: (012) 568 3000
 
VACANCY (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)
 
JOB TITLE : EXECUTIVE: POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
JOB LEVEL : E2
SALARY : Total Annual Package (CTC) – R1,891,777.00
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office- Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Five (5) Year Fixed Term Contract
 
Purpose of the job
To direct, administer and coordinate all sectoral regulatory research initiatives of ICASA in line with the mandate of ICASA and the strategic plan. To oversee the Policy Research and Analysis division of ICASA as well as to lead and manage staff responsible for the following functions/business units: Market Regulation, ICT Policy & Research and Sector Forecasting. To assist the CEO and Council in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to support the future growth path of the ICT sector.
 
 
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer and their responsibilities will include: ● Market Regulation - Ensure the conclusion of market reviews and development of pro-competitive regulations of the requisite quality and focus, in compliance with legislation, to achieve ICASA’s mandate to foster competition, considering global best practice ● ICT Policy - Ensure the provision of high quality and timeous input to government policy initiatives, development of ICASA positions on policy-related matters as well as the development of necessary regulations that emanate from social policy directives affecting the entire ICT sector, considering global best practice ● Sector Forecasting - Ensure the collection and collation of all ICT socio-economic statistics and the development of an econometric model that accurately forecasts the demand and growth trends of the ICT sector so as to inform strategic planning ● Strategic Planning - Provide direction and recommendations on the strategic plan of ICASA in a timeous and coordinated fashion, supported with factual evidence and global best practice ● Stakeholder Management – Contribute to the formulation and implementation of ICASA strategy, operate in collaboration with and build effective relationships with ICASA management, the EXCO Team as well as ICASA Council, and develop positive relationships with external stakeholders such as licensees, media and the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications.
 
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements: ● A Masters Degree in Economics/Management or Law (NQF Level 9) ● Completion of the Executive Development Programme ● 1-2 years’ experience at Executive/ Board level ● 3-5 years Senior Manager ● 5 – 10 years’ experience in ICT Sector.
 
Key Competencies and Attributes ● Achievement Orientation ● Adaptability ● Continuous Learning ● Creativity and innovation ● Critical Judgment ● Initiative ● Interactive communications ● Organizational Awareness ● Relationship Building ● Analytical Thinking ● Attention to detail ● Client Focus ● Decision Making ● Impact and Influence ● Problem Solving ● Strategic Thinking ● Teamwork ● Leading and Managing Change ● Planning and Organising ● Human Resource Management ● Results Management ● Team Leadership ● Project management ● Legislation, policies, procedures and standards ● Financial systems, processes and technology.

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NB: Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
• If you do not hear from ICASA 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 in full, may apply.
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
 
Closing Date: 18 December 2020. 
 
To apply for this position, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers.  
 
All enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za  or cmolefe@icasa.org.za

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