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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) - MARKET ANALYST – WHOLESALE SERVICES
INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169
MARKET ANALYST – WHOLESALE SERVICES
JOB LEVEL : C4
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) R533,797.00 - R667,247.00
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Permanent
Purpose of the job
Provide high-quality economic analysis, including anticipating and considering counterarguments or different points of view, and support to the Policy Research and Analysis division, Council and other divisions within ICASA.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Wholesale Services and their responsibilities will include:● Provide high-quality economic analysis and inputs into regulatory decision-making processes ● Contribute to the production of written documents for both internal and external stakeholders (including regulations, discussion documents, position papers, etc.) ● Conduct economic research into the development of proportionate regulatory interventions in terms of section 67 of the Electronic Communications Act ● Communicate economic issues convincingly internally and externally both orally and in writing ● To assist the Manager in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to promote competition and enhanced economic efficiency of the ICT Sector ● Represent South Africa in regional and global forums.
Qualifications and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in Economics (NQF L7) or an equivalent field ● Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage ● Minimum of four (4) years’ economic research experience ● Suitable experience in a regulatory environment and or experience in the ICT industry will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies: ● Good analytical, research and investigative skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Computer literacy skills ● Well-developed writing skills ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to work in a team ● Planning and organizing
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Wholesale Services and their responsibilities will include:● Provide high-quality economic analysis and inputs into regulatory decision-making processes ● Contribute to the production of written documents for both internal and external stakeholders (including regulations, discussion documents, position papers, etc.) ● Conduct economic research into the development of proportionate regulatory interventions in terms of section 67 of the Electronic Communications Act ● Communicate economic issues convincingly internally and externally both orally and in writing ● To assist the Manager in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to promote competition and enhanced economic efficiency of the ICT Sector ● Represent South Africa in regional and global forums.
Qualifications and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in Economics (NQF L7) or an equivalent field ● Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage ● Minimum of four (4) years’ economic research experience ● Suitable experience in a regulatory environment and or experience in the ICT industry will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies: ● Good analytical, research and investigative skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Computer literacy skills ● Well-developed writing skills ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to work in a team ● Planning and organizing
Closing Date: 26 April 2023
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers
Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za or sbehari@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.
• 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.
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• 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.