INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) - SENIOR MANAGER: SPECTRUM LICENSING

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Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Executive - Licensing and Compliance and their responsibilities will include: ● Oversight of the Broadcasting and Radio-communication Frequency Coordination functions ● Development and implementation of the Department’s Annual Business Plan ● Development and management of the Department’s allocated budget ● Development, review and implementation of the internal business processes related to the Spectrum Licensing function ● Management of the Spectrum Licensing Department’s administrative function ● Identification and management of the Spectrum Licensing Department’s Risks ● Liaison and communication with internal, external stakeholders ● Providing technical support on spectrum related matters to the Licensing and Compliance Division as well as other internal and external stakeholders as required ● Performing technical coordination with neighbouring countries ● Undertaking research to keep the Authority’s mandate on par with international technological advancements, including participating in International/Regional/National technical fora and Council Committees ● Development, implementation and leadership of projects within the Spectrum Licensing Department. 
 
Qualifications and Experience: ● Minimum 4-year relevant Academic Engineering degree (B Eng. / BSc. Eng Degree) - NQF level 8 ● Master’s degree (advantageous) ● Registration in the appropriate Engineer category with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage ● 3 – 7 Years Managerial Experience or 4-6 years Specialist experience ● 6+ years relevant working experience ● 5+ Years’ ICT sector experience (advantageous). 
 
Key Competencies and Attributes: ● Analytical thinking ● People Management ● Resilience ● Attention to detail ● Decision making ● Initiative ● Interactive communication ● Problem Solving ● Strategic thinking ● Writing skills ● Ability to read and use financial information ● Information Gathering and Processing ● Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards ● Ability to develop and manage operational processes and procedures.

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This is a re-advertisement. Those that had previously applied need to re-submit, as their initial applications will not be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 21 June 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  careers@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 reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
• ICASA actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities 
• Appointment is subject to 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.