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​UNIVERSAL SERVICE AND ACCESS AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (USAASA)
 
The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) was established in terms of the Electronic Communications Act, Act 36 of 2005. The Agency’s vision is Universal Access and Service to ICT for All. The Agency is based in Midrand, Vorna Valley. 
 
Senior Manager: USAF & Broadcasting (BDM) 
Level 13 Salary R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 per annum all inclusive (Negotiable) 
(1 Year Contract) 
 
 
Key Purpose: The purpose of the job is to develop strategies and facilitate the implementation of Universal Services and Access. As part of the BDM (Broadcasting Digital Migration) Programme, The Senior Manager is required to develop strategies assist poor TV-owning households by subsidizing the cost to acquire DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) and DTH (Direct to Home) Set-Top Boxes and antennas, as well as provide installation services (through the USAF). This includes some of USAASA’s current projects that speaks to the depletion on stock, aligning to the ASO and rolling out the phase 2 of the project. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Determines the scope of work • Develops concept and business case documents for complex projects • Develops the Medium-Term Funding requirements in line with the National Treasury Guidelines • Evaluates and assesses all infrastructure and customer premises equipment proposals that respond to any request that USAASA may advertise with an intention of responding to the needs of the underserviced areas 
• Conducts technology research on new innovations that can be deployed as a better response in closing the ICT access gaps • Liaises with stakeholders • Develops Universal Service & Access Plans in relation to Electronic Communications Infrastructure for the Agency • Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders in the Electronic Communications Sectors • Facilitate infrastructure deployments in under-serviced areas • Develops operational and project plans in relation to facilitation of infrastructure projects • Analyses the telecommunication infrastructure • Analyses and interpret Telecommunication technology, laws and policies. 
Ensure the effective management of the project, pre and post the commercial launch of DTT. 
 Improve operational processes and procedures on an ongoing basis and monitor workflow that achieves operational requirements and is aligned 
 Develop strategies on how to manage and maintain relationships with various stakeholders. Effectively and efficiently manage the implementation of the BDM project to achieve the national targets on migration from analogue to a digital broadcasting platform and the ultimate release of needed spectrum to advance the goals of universal access and universal service 
 Strong ability to work in complex / infrastructure projects 
 Lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. 
 Monitor changes in legislation, regulations and relevant industry practice whilst ensuring compliance with audit requirements. 
 Identify opportunities to close the digital divide between South Africa and the rest of the world 
 Lead, manage and direct talent optimally in the operations environment. 
 Act as a key driver and enabler of service innovation, creating an environment where service design and innovation can flourish 
 Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement 
 Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance 
 Monitor changes and driving implementation
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Required Skillset 
 Excellent Project management skills 
 Anticipate and see and resolve problems 
 Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected complex projects 
 Decide on suitable strategies and objectives 
 Coordinate cross-project activities 
 Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff 
 Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities 
 Apply change, risk and resource management 
 Assume responsibility for the program’s people and service providers 
 Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI 
 Resolve projects’ higher scope issues 
 Prepare reports for program stakeholders 
 Excellent communication skills 
 Exposure in rolling our infrastructure or technical projects 
 Excellent problem-solving ability 
 
Technical Skills 
MS Project 
Visio
SAP
 
Minimum Requirements: 
 Engineering Degree / Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field 
 Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills, Working knowledge of access services technologies 
 Program management experience 
 work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives 
 


Applications:
Application letters accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vita, certified copies of qualifications and identity document, should be forwarded for the attention of Ms Thilly Maluleka to recruitment@usaasa.org.za  or hand delivered to Building 1, Thornhill Office Park, 94 Bekker Street, Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1685. 
 
Closing Date: 11 December 2020 
 
Enquiries: S Scheepers 083 408 3308 
 
Note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates must be prepared to consent and be subjected to necessary security vetting.