INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)
350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park Eco Park, Centurion Private Bag X10, Highveld Park 0169
MARKET ANALYST – WHOLESALE SERVICES
JOB LEVEL : C4
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) R533,797.00 – R667,247.00
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Permanent
Purpose of the job
Provide high-quality economic analysis, including anticipating and considering counter-arguments or different points of view, and support to the Policy Research and Analysis division, Council and other divisions within ICASA.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Wholesale Services and their responsibilities will include:● Provide high-quality economic analysis and inputs into regulatory decision-making processes ● Contribute to the production of written documents for both internal and external stakeholders (including regulations, discussion documents, position papers, etc.) ● Conduct economic research into the development of proportionate regulatory interventions in terms of section 67 of the Electronic Communications Act ● Communicate economic issues convincingly internally and externally both orally and in writing ● To assist the Manager in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to promote competition and enhanced economic efficiency of the ICT Sector ● Represent South Africa on regional and global forums.
Key Competencies: ● Good analytical, research and investigative skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Computer literacy skills ● Well-developed writing skills ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to work in a team ● Planning and organizing
Closing Date: 07 December 2022
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers
Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za or mmphirime@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 actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
JOB LEVEL : D1
SALARY RANGE : Total Annual Package (CTC) R693,742.00 – R816,167.00
LOCATION : ICASA (Head Office – Eco Park, Centurion)
POSITION STATUS : Permanent
Purpose of the job
To ensure that ICASA adheres to administrative due process in making its decisions; to ensure that ICASA develops lawful, implementable regulations that are both substantively and administratively fair; and to ensure that ICASA executes its regulatory mandate within the parameters of the law.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Regulatory & Legislative Drafting and their responsibilities will include:● Provide legal guidance to Council (incl. Council committees) in executing their functions i.t.o the ICASA Act ● Provide legal advice to Council, CEO, COO, EXCO/OPCO and Regulatory divisions on regulatory matters ● Draft regulations and regulatory documents/notices ● Monitor and provide input, where necessary, regarding draft legislation that may have an impact on ICASA ‘s mandate ● Represent ICASA at national & international meetings and for a ● Perform Compliance and Risk Management functions ● Draft Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with local and international regulatory authorities (incl. International bilateral agreements) ● Conduct training, workshops or presentations on topical regulatory legal matters.
Qualifications and Experience: ● Honours/4 year degree in Law (NQF Level 8) ● Admitted Attorney/Advocate ● 4 Years Specialist Experience ● Minimum 5 years professional experience ● Minimum 6 years work experience ● Minimum 5 years’ post admission experience or 3 years post-admission experience with not less than 1 year experience in ICT regulatory ● Proven track record with handling litigation and drafting contracts or subordinate legislation ● Solid regulatory/ICT acumen (distinct/added advantage).
Key Competencies and Attributes: ● Results driven and ability to work independently ● Innovative approach to the drafting of legislation, reasons documents, findings documents, Memorandums of Understandings (national & international), International/national bilateral agreements and other regulatory documents ● Able to work and make decisions under pressure ● Solid interpersonal skills ● Excellent Communicator (written and verbal/ presentation skills) ● Resilience and influential ● Knowledgeable in Administrative Law ● Knowledgeable in Interpretation of Statutes ● Legislative Drafting experience ● Solid drafting skills ● Proven track record in building collaborative relationships.
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 pursue the sourcing of persons with disabilities.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 07 December 2022
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers
Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za or mmphirime@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.