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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
 
Graduate Development Programme
2020
REGIONS – NORTHERN CAPE
 
 
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a public entity responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005.
 
At ICASA, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset and vital to the organisation’s future. Furthermore, we are serious about developing and investing in our future.
 
The ICASA Graduate Development Programme is a twenty-four (24) months intensive development programme commencing in September 2020. This programme provides an opportunity for newly qualified graduates as well as unemployed graduates to gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training while earning a salary, enabling them to build the foundation for a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry.
 
 
A supporting structure of coaches will guide our Graduates through their training by providing help for challenges at work. The Graduates’ performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and assistance will be provided throughout the programme as well as career guidance for future endeavours.
 
The Graduate intake at ICASA is impacted by a number of variables which include both the South African skills market and the organisation’s skills needs.
 
Requirements:
• Must be a South African citizen;
• Must have completed National Diploma or a Degree in either
Administration Communications or Management Sciences qualification from a recognized South African Institution of Higher Learning;
• Proficient with MS Office and
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
 
Key Skills and Attributes:
• Results driven;
• Records management;
• Pay attention to detail;
• Proactive and Creative;
• Inquisitive eager to learn;
• Able to work and make decisions under pressure;
• Interpersonal skills and Emotional Intelligence;
• Team player;
• Honest, Reliable and Accountable;
• Self-Starter;
• Customer Centric;
• Excellent Communicator (written and verbal / presentation skills); and
• Assertive.
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Application Procedure:
• To apply for the Graduate Development Programme – Regions – Northern Cape, please visit https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers and select Graduate Regions – Northern Cape;
• Required documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Motivational Letter; Academic Records; and Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and interpersonal skills;
• ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment; and
 
• Applications close on 16 July 2020.
 
Selection Process:
• Our recruitment team will review all applications;
• Applicants who meet requirements will be invited for an interview;
• Applicants who are successful at interview stage, may be required to complete psychometric assessments; and
• Successful candidates will be accepted into ICASA’s Graduate Development Programme and given a twenty-four (24) month contract.
• Please note that the successful candidate will be based in Gauteng for the first two months of the Graduate Development Programme, thereafter move to Northern Cape for the remainder of the programme (i.e. 22 months) – Accommodation cost will not be catered for by ICASA.
 
Salary: Total Cost to Company Package of R169, 842.00 per annum.