UNIVERSAL SERVICE AND ACCESS AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (USAASA) VACANCIES

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) 
Contract Term: 3-Year Fixed Term Contract 
Salary: R1 813 182 – R2 135 835 
Location: Gauteng, South Africa 
This is a rare opportunity for a visionary executive to lead a national agency at the forefront of South Africa’s digital inclusion agenda, shaping access to ICT services for millions of citizens and driving meaningful socio-economic impact. 
 
Key Purpose of the Role 
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for USAASA. The incumbent will lead and direct the implementation of the Agency’s strategic objectives in alignment with national development priorities and regulatory framework. The CEO will oversee the overall administration, financial sustainability, success, development and operational efficiency of USAASA while ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and governance requirements. 
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and execution of USAASA’s strategic plan to fulfil its mandate effectively. 
• Drive digital transformation and innovation in the delivery of universal access to ICT services. 
• Oversee financial management, including budget preparation, expenditure control, and compliance with the PFMA. 
• Guide cost effective measures to ensure operational expenditure is contained within the approved budget. 
• Engage with key stakeholders, including government entities, private sector partners, and civil society, to foster collaboration and partnerships. 
• Ensure USAASA operates in a transparent, efficient, and accountable manner, in compliance with corporate governance frameworks such as King IV and the applicable legal framework. 
• Oversee the management and performance of the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF).
• Lead and manage a high-performing executive team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 
• Represent USAASA at national and international forums on ICT and digital inclusion. 
• Create high quality tactics, business strategies and plans for execution of strategy guided by the Agency’s vision, mission, values, ethics and policies. 
• Ensure that the Agency comply with the applicable legal framework and business ethics.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures are implemented in the Agency to serve as a framework within which to operate. 
• Oversee all operations, business activities and ensure that milestone delivery is achieved in all projects. 
• Lead and support the Management team in the achievement of USAASA’s objectives and targets. 
• Conduct performance reviews and take corrective measures, where necessary. 

 
Qualifications and Experience 

• A postgraduate degree (equivalent to NQF level 9) in Telecommunications, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field. 
• A Master’s degree relevant to the ICT sector will be an added advantage. 
• 10 to 15 years of relevant executive and strategic management experience, with at least 5 years at an executive level in the ICT sector. 
• A proven track record as business leader that consistently delivered great results. 
• Experience in managing relationships with Boards, regulatory authorities, and government stakeholders. 
• Strong understanding of ICT policy formulation, regulations, and digital inclusion strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, financial oversight, and risk management. 
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills. 
• Competent knowledge on the governance of State-Owned Entities. 

 
Competencies

• Strategic vision and leadership. 
• Sound knowledge of the ECA, PFMA, and other relevant legislation. 
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and policy development skills. 
• Financial acumen and ability to drive financial sustainability. 
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability. 

 
 
Application Process 
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, certified copies of qualifications and identity document. Applications should be sent to verna@agileleaders.tech
 
Note: USAASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from designated groups, including persons with disabilities. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
Closing date: 14 March 2026 
 
For enquiries, please contact Verna Baloyi (061 504 7598)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) 
Contract Term: 3 Year Fixed Contract 
Salary: R1 494 900– R 1 787 328 
Location: Gauteng, South Africa 
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer 
This is a rare opportunity for a visionary executive to lead a national agency at the forefront of South Africa’s digital inclusion agenda, shaping access to ICT service for millions of citizens and driving meaningful socio-economic impact. 
The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA or Agency) is a public entity listed under section 3A of the Public Finance Management Act 01 of 1999 (PFMA) and established in terms of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (ECA). USAASA's mandate is to promote universal access to information and communication technology (ICT) services across South Africa, particularly in underserved and rural areas. The Agency is responsible for implementing initiatives that bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to ICT services for all citizens. 
 
Key Purpose of the Role 
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the primary custodian of financial integrity for both USAASA and USAF. The incumbent is tasked with the strategic oversight of all financial operations, ensuring that resources are optimized, managed, and reported in strict transformation with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and evolving statutory frameworks.
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in developing an approved strategy aligned with both the USAASA and USAF mandates by preparing and collating relevant inputs from senior managers and other stakeholders. Align with the national development plan and submit for final approval by the agreed deadline. 
• Manage the development and approval of the strategically aligned departmental Annual Performance Plan by the agreed deadline. Develop a plan that delivers the strategic objectives, aligning organisational resources with planned deliverables by the agreed deadlines. 
• Ensure that the department is resourced and fully and fully capacitated by managing the employment and implementation of skilled resources and systems that deliver the required efficiencies and effectiveness annually. 
• Communicate the strategy with employees and stakeholders by designing and implementing a strategy communication approach and implementing it by the agreed deadline. 
• Manage USAASA and USAF in a financially sound and risk-mitigating manner by developing, implementing, reporting on, and complying with appropriate processes, procedures, and systems as per agreed deadlines. 
• Resolve challenges hindering or threatening the successful achievement of the strategy by monitoring organisational financial performance, identifying areas of risk and/or challenges, and addressing these within agreed challenge-resolution timelines. 
• Develop and implement the budget policy and process, incorporating and complying with required legislation and good practice guidelines on an annual basis. 
• Develop the annual USAASA and USAF budget through the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) process in accordance with National Treasury guidelines. Review the collated departmental budgets, manage alignment of the budgets to the financial strategy and objectives of USAASA and the USAF, and submit to the CFO for approval by the annual deadlines. 
• Manage statutory compliance of USAASA and USAF by overseeing the submission of all statutory returns and reports by the required deadlines (Monthly, Bi – Monthly, Bi – Annually, and Annually). 
• Process payments by reviewing captured payment batches and releasing payments as the second authorisation on a weekly basis. 
• Manage cash flow by reviewing cash forecasts (assets, liabilities, and commitments) and implementing corrective action if required. 
• Assess the operating and project financial results of USAASA and the USAF, identify potential additional funding sources and opportunities (e.g., Public-Private Partnerships) by reviewing project and organizational costs, budgets, operating policies, and financial trends. 
• Review and maintain effective financial processes and procedures by reviewing internal operational business processes, researching business good practices, and implementing corrective action. 

 
Business Strategy Leadership 

• Secure Board approval of the budget by incorporating any MTEF submission changes, communicating adjustments to USAASA departments, presenting the final budget to the Board. 
• Monitor and report on utilisation of the USAASA and USAF budgets through gathering required performance and expenditure reports and reporting to the CEO, Board and the Departments. 
• Manage that the delegations of authority for budget spending are implemented according to the policy by communicating the policy to the organisation and monitoring progress through internal audits and risk management processes. 

 
Financial Management 

• Identify and manage the implementation of up-to-date and compliant accounting standards within USAASA and USAF by researching and receiving updates of adjustments or changes to accounting standards from relevant accounting and auditing authorities when necessary. 
• Review and implement accounting policies in line with the financial strategy, MTEF, and legislative guidelines by the agreed deadlines. 

 
External Audit 

• Complete the annual external audit process by preparing for the external audit, addressing any queries rising out of the audit and engaging with the external auditors on an annual basis. 
• Address identified actions arising from the audit and build business compliance and resilience to facilitate an unqualified audit annually. 

 
Supply Chain Management 

• Draft legal documents and contracts for relevant organizational transactions by participating in USAASA and USAF contract negotiations, gathering all required information, drafting the document, checking for legal completeness and compliance, and distributing for approval. 
• Make recommendations on contract renewal/extension/termination by reviewing the contract, identifying required contract action, developing a contract plan, and implementing it by the agreed deadline. 
• Develop contract templates for standard transactions by identifying required standard templates, developing, and distributing within agreed deadlines. 
• Report on contracts by gathering all required information, collating, and reporting according to the agreed standards quarterly. 

 
Stakeholder Management and Reporting: 

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders (including but not limited to National Treasury, the Department of Communications, Telecommunications and Postal Services and Audit Committee) by submitting required and relevant reports and maintaining open channels of communication on an as when required basis. 
• Submit financial reports including but not limited to the financial management reports, budget variance reports and MTEF expenditure reports by collecting data and reports from the financial team, verifying compliance with National Treasury guidelines and USAASA and the USAF financial policies and strategy, collating and submitting final reports to required authorities. 
• Submit SCM progress reports to the relevant authorities by reviewing and collating the SCM departmental reports on a quarterly basis. 
• Submit Board and Board Sub-Committee financial reports by reviewing and collating USAASA and USAF financial reports on a quarterly basis. 

 
Staff Management: 

• To build capacity within the team through developing skills and competencies, addressing development needs and providing coaching and mentoring support on an ongoing basis and in monthly individual performance discussions. 
• Monitor, evaluate and manage the team performance through implementing the HR policy, implementing performance process and, when required, instituting compliant disciplinary action within the approved SLA and on an ongoing basis. 
• Recruit quality team members to support the team and organisation and the achievement of its objectives and strategy through defining the role requirements, identifying critical competencies, testing for these competencies and appointing within the HR and EE policy guidelines as and when required. 
• Build a cohesive, high performing team through motivating, guiding, coaching, mentoring and leading in a fair and consistent manner to deliver on the organisational performance and strategic requirements. 

 
3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
3.1 Qualifications/Knowledge 

• A qualified Chartered Accountant and accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) or equivalent qualification. 
• 8-10 years of Financial Management experience is required. 
• 5 years knowledge of PFMA / applicable regulations and other government related prescripts and standards is required. 
• 5 to 10 years senior management or executive experience is essential within the Public or Private sector environments. 
• 5 years Board interaction experience. 

 
3.2 Competencies 

• Financial Management 
• Financial Accounting and Tax 
• Financial Administration 
• Financial Analysis 
• Procurement
• Asset management 
• Planning, Organising and Control. 

 
 
Applications Process 
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, certified copies of qualifications and identity document. Applications should be sent to info@agileleaders.tech
 
Note: USAASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from designated groups, including persons with disabilities. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
Closing Date: 14 March 2026 
 
For enquiries, please contact Verna Baloyi (061 504 7598)

​EXECUTIVE MANAGER: OPERATIONS 
Contract Term: 3 Year Fixed Contract 
Salary: R1 494 900– R 1 787 328 
Location: Gauteng, South Africa 
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer 
This is a rare opportunity for a visionary executive to lead a national agency at the forefront of South Africa’s digital inclusion agenda, shaping access to ICT service for millions of citizens and driving meaningful socio- economic impact. 
The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA or Agency) is a public entity listed under section 3A of the Public Finance Management Act 01 of 1999 (PFMA) and established in terms of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (ECA). USAASA's mandate is to promote universal access to information and communication technology (ICT) services across South Africa, particularly in underserved and rural areas. The Agency is responsible for implementing initiatives that bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to ICT services for all citizens. 
 
Key Purpose of the Role 
The Executive Manager: Operations will serve as the Agency’s infrastructure and programme delivery executive, accountable for the end-to-end execution of USAF-funded connectivity programmes, the institutionalisation of a robust Programme Management Office (PMO) capability, the strengthening of contract lifecycle governance and milestone verification frameworks, the embedding of operational controls aligned to the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, and the enforcement of performance accountability across all implementation partners. The role is central to achieving approved Annual Performance Plan targets, improving audit outcomes, and stabilising infrastructure implementation at national scale. 
 
Key Strategic Responsibilities 
Strategic Leadership 

• Contribute executive-level insights to the formulation of the multi-year USAASA and USAF Integrated Strategic Plans. 
• Serve as the primary conduit for communicating the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and broader business objectives to internal teams and external social partners, ensuring organizational alignment. 

 
Programme & Infrastructure Delivery Leadership 

• Lead execution of broadband, connectivity and digital infrastructure programmes. 
• Ensure delivery against approved APP targets and MTEF allocations. 
• Oversee project lifecycle governance from feasibility through close-out. 
• Drive project recovery interventions where underperformance exists. 

 
Contract & Performance Governance 

• Strengthen contract management across implementing agents and service providers. 
• Institutionalise milestone certification and payment verification protocols. 
• Reduce irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure risk. 
• Align operational controls with Integrated Audit Action Plans. 

 
Infrastructure & Technical Oversight 

• Provide executive oversight of broadband access and core infrastructure projects. 
• Coordinate with sector stakeholders including sister State-Owned Entities, telcos and regulatory bodies where required. 
• Support integration with geospatial planning and infrastructure coordination platforms.

 
Operational Planning & Financial Integration 

• Develop credible, costed implementation plans aligned to procurement and cashflow forecasts. 
• Ensure planning realism and implementation sequencing. 
• Improve capital project financial predictability and expenditure performance. 

 
Digital Transformation of Operations 

• Lead operational integration of ERP and BPM systems. 
• Establish real-time project dashboards for Executive and Board oversight. 
• Embed data-driven decision-making across operations. 

 
Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Embed internal control systems across all operational functions. 
• Maintain operational risk registers and mitigation frameworks. 
• Ensure full compliance with the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 and Treasury Regulations. 

 
Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Planning or related field. 
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous. 
• Minimum 8 years’ management experience with 5 years senior management experience in a similar environment. 
• 5 years technical project management experience. 
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. 

 
Critical Competencies 
Strategic 

• Programme & Portfolio Leadership 
• Infrastructure Governance 
• Public Finance & Compliance Acumen 
• Executive Risk Management 

 
Technical 

• Broadband network architecture understanding 
• Contract lifecycle management. 
• Capital project oversight. 
• Milestone certification frameworks 

 
Behavioural 

• Delivery accountability 
• Governance integrity 
• Executive decisiveness 
• Political and stakeholder acumen 
• High resilience under scrutiny 

 
 
Applications Process 
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, certified copies of qualifications and identity document. Applications should be sent to cv@agileleaders.tech
 
Note: USAASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from designated groups, including persons with disabilities. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive a response within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
Closing Date: 14 March 2026 
 
For enquiries, please contact Verna Baloyi (061 504 7598)