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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) - REGULATORY ECONOMIC SPECIALIST X 2
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 : REGULATORY ECONOMIC SPECIALIST X 2
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) – R983,202- R 1,229,003
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office- Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Two year fixed-term contract
Purpose of the job
To lead the review and competition assessment of markets in the ICT sector and take a lead in conducting economic research, economic analysis of license applications.
Key Outputs: •The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Market Regulation and responsibilities will include • Define and identify product and service markets in the ICT sector using competition law principles • Analysis of the identified markets to determine licensees with significant market power • Conduct competition analysis in identified markets to determine whether there is ineffective competition • Provide recommendation on the appropriate pro-competitive licence conditions, for those licensees with significant market power, to remedy the market failures • Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessments to determine the effectiveness of regulatory interventions • Conduct market study to determine feasibility and suitability of the licensing additional players • Participation in the public hearings in relation to markets research and market studies • Analysis reports in relation to the written representations and additional information, as well as, responses by the applicants and implications thereof • Draft market study finding documents • Draft positions papers and represent the Authority in international and regional fora and meetings on business markets research matters • Present business plan and research matters to Council and EXCO as required • Provide plain language advice on financial issues to nonfinancial audiences • Draft market study finding documents • Provide plain language advice on competition law matters to non-legal audiences.
Key Outputs: •The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Market Regulation and responsibilities will include • Define and identify product and service markets in the ICT sector using competition law principles • Analysis of the identified markets to determine licensees with significant market power • Conduct competition analysis in identified markets to determine whether there is ineffective competition • Provide recommendation on the appropriate pro-competitive licence conditions, for those licensees with significant market power, to remedy the market failures • Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessments to determine the effectiveness of regulatory interventions • Conduct market study to determine feasibility and suitability of the licensing additional players • Participation in the public hearings in relation to markets research and market studies • Analysis reports in relation to the written representations and additional information, as well as, responses by the applicants and implications thereof • Draft market study finding documents • Draft positions papers and represent the Authority in international and regional fora and meetings on business markets research matters • Present business plan and research matters to Council and EXCO as required • Provide plain language advice on financial issues to nonfinancial audiences • Draft market study finding documents • Provide plain language advice on competition law matters to non-legal audiences.
Qualifications and Experience
● BCom (Hons) in Economics or related discipline
•A Masters qualification will be an added advantage
• 5-7 years of experience in ICT Sector
•Experience working in or closely with competition or economic regulatory institutions
•Strong economic research and competition analysis track record.
Key Competencies and Attributes ● Analytical thinking • Attention to Detail • Decision making • Initiative • Interactive communication • Resilience • Problem-solving • Self-confidence • Strategic thinking • Writing skills •Planning and Organising • Results Management • Team leadership • Visioning and Alignment • Business Perspective • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting • Financial Systems, Process and Technology • Information Gathering and Processing • Information Management • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards • Project Management • Using Financial Information
Qualifications and Experience
● BCom (Hons) in Economics or related discipline
•A Masters qualification will be an added advantage
• 5-7 years of experience in ICT Sector
•Experience working in or closely with competition or economic regulatory institutions
•Strong economic research and competition analysis track record.
Key Competencies and Attributes ● Analytical thinking • Attention to Detail • Decision making • Initiative • Interactive communication • Resilience • Problem-solving • Self-confidence • Strategic thinking • Writing skills •Planning and Organising • Results Management • Team leadership • Visioning and Alignment • Business Perspective • Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting • Financial Systems, Process and Technology • Information Gathering and Processing • Information Management • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards • Project Management • Using Financial Information
Closing Date: 06 July 2021.
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 mmphirime@icasa.org.za
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 yourapplication 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 applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.