VACANCY                                                               

JOB TITLE                         : Manager: Type Approval

JOB LEVEL                        : D2

SALARY                            : Total Annual Package (CTC) R1,191,592.00

LOCATION                        : ICASA (Head Office, Eco Park, Centurion)

POSITION STATUS          : Permanent

Purpose of the job                                                                                                                 

To ensure that all ICT equipment imported into, manufactured, supplied or used in South Africa complies at all times with the applicable ICASA technical standards. Ensuring that approved equipment does not cause damage to or interfere with the operation of the telecommunications network or other equipment; and that the operating frequencies of all Radio Equipment conform to the National Radio Frequency Plan.

Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Type Approval and Numbering, and their responsibilities will include: ● Issuing Type Approval Certificates for approved equipment, Provisional Letter of Authority, Label authorisations for self-print and printing of ICASA Labels ● To develop, maintain and implement technical standards for various equipment type ● Maintaining, implementing and reviewing of the Type Approval Framework ● Implementation of the Market Surveillance Plan ● Development and implementation of MOUs with Key Stakeholders ● Developing and implementing procedure manuals ● Collaborating with Finance in relation to Type Approval revenues ● Managing the database of approved equipment ● Participating in and representing ICASA at National and International technical forums.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience ● A relevant 4-year Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in Engineering (e.g. Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Radio Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering) ● A Postgraduate qualification in  Engineering or Management studies will be an added advantage ● A minimum of 7 years' technical work experience in the Telecommunications and/or Broadcasting industry ● A minimum of 3 years Management experience or 4 years Specialist experience in Type Approval / Product Compliance. 

Key Competencies and Attributes: Interactive Communication (written and verbal/ presentation skills) ● Analytical Thinking Problem Solving ● Able to work and make decisions under pressure ● Interpersonal Skills ● Resilient and influential ● In-depth understanding of Electronic Communications, EMC/EMI and electrical safety standards ● Understanding of Electronic Communications and Broadcasting industries.

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation as outlined within the Employment Equity Plan of ICASA.

·         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.