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INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) - SENIOR MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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 : SENIOR MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) R983,202.00 – R 1,229,003.00
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office- Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Two year fixed-term contract
Purpose of the job
The position is responsible for the overall direction and management of the following projects:
• Licensing of high demand (IMT) spectrum;
• Licensing of an Individual Electronic Communications Network Service Licence for the provision of wholesale electronic communications network services (referred to as the WOAN);
• Data services market review (the program to address high cost to communicate, particularly as it relates to data services);
• Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration plan 2019; and
• Implementation of the IMT Roadmap 2019 and Radio Frequency Assignment Plans.
This role will be tasked with delivering on the above mentioned strategic projects over the period of two years and augment internal expertise in business case development and managing projects. The role is expected to provide strong leadership in a matrix environment to promote best practices in managing interrelated projects and programmes to ensure successful delivery. This role will also ensure the identified resources have the correct structures and human capital to deliver successfully and will be required to ensure delivery of high quality deliverables both in terms of content and structure.
Purpose of the job
The position is responsible for the overall direction and management of the following projects:
• Licensing of high demand (IMT) spectrum;
• Licensing of an Individual Electronic Communications Network Service Licence for the provision of wholesale electronic communications network services (referred to as the WOAN);
• Data services market review (the program to address high cost to communicate, particularly as it relates to data services);
• Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration plan 2019; and
• Implementation of the IMT Roadmap 2019 and Radio Frequency Assignment Plans.
This role will be tasked with delivering on the above mentioned strategic projects over the period of two years and augment internal expertise in business case development and managing projects. The role is expected to provide strong leadership in a matrix environment to promote best practices in managing interrelated projects and programmes to ensure successful delivery. This role will also ensure the identified resources have the correct structures and human capital to deliver successfully and will be required to ensure delivery of high quality deliverables both in terms of content and structure.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer, and responsibilities will include: ● Project Planning, Scheduling and Control ● Project Delivery ● Manage Project Risks and exploit opportunities ● Project Resource and Cost Management ● Measuring the impact and achieving the expected operational improvements.
Qualifications and Experience ● Undergraduate degree in Law, Economics or Engineering (preferred) ● A postgraduate/professional qualification in Project Management ● 5 – 10 years Project / Program Management Experience ● 4 – 8 years’ experience in ICT Sector Experience would be an added advantage ● Demonstrated experience of delivering large-scale projects and leading a Project Management team through delivery in a complex environment, preferably a mix of public and private sector experience ● Process review, optimisation and benchmarking ● Experience leading a cross functional team in a project environment ● Effective and collaborative change management in line with strategic objectives ● Demonstrable experience of production of high quality, targeted and useful documentation, presentation materials and management information ● Demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management – internal and external ● Financial and human capacity resource planning and management ● Demonstrable technical experience in the Electronic Communications Network and Service.
Key Competencies and Attributes ● Strategic thinking ● Project Management ● Decision making ● Problem Solving ● Analytical thinking ● Planning and Organizing ● Attention to Detail ● Critical judgement ● Client Focus ● Results management ● Enforcement ● Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards ● Records and Information Management.
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 applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
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.