Invitation to Serve on the Complaints and Compliance Committee (CCC) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa: One (1) Position

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a public entity responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000 (Act No. 13 of 2000) (ICASA Act), and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005 (ECA). The ICASA Council / Authority hereby calls on all independent, suitably qualified and interested persons to apply to serve as a member of its Complaints and Compliance Committee (“CCC”), for a period of three (3) years, in terms of section 17A (1) of the ICASA Act. The appointment will be subject to the signing of a performance agreement and renewal of the appointment will be based on performance.

A member of the Complaints and Compliance Committee (“CCC”) must be fit and proper in accordance with section 17A(4) of the ICASA Act.

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Role and Responsibilities: In terms of the ICASA Act and the ECA, the CCC is vested with certain powers to, amongst others, investigate, hear if appropriate and make findings, on the complaints it receives or on allegations of non-compliance with the applicable Acts. The detailed function is set out in section 17B of the ICASA Act.

Required qualifications: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Honours or Master’s degree qualification in Economics, Commerce or Engineering.  

Required Experience: Applicants must have 5 years’ experience in electronic communications networks services/ postal services/ broadcasting services/ economics/ commerce/ spectrum management. Financial or economic modelling, accounting principles and/or costing experience will receive preference.

Remuneration: CCC Members will be paid such remuneration allowance as the Council of the Authority determines (in terms of Section 17(8) of the ICASA Act No. 13 of 2000 as amended). As per Treasury Regulation 20 under Government Notice No. R. 225, published in Government Gazette No. 27388 of 15 March 2005, persons employed by state organs or those serving on such Commissions and Committees of Inquiry will not be entitled to additional remuneration or fees payable for partaking in the work of the CCC.

Disqualification in terms of section 6 of the ICASA Act is applicable: Applicants may not among other things - have a direct or indirect financial interest in the electronic communications, broadcasting or postal sectors; be a public servant or the holder of any other remunerated position under the State; be employed by public Universities, be a Member of Parliament, any provincial legislature or any municipal council; be an office bearer or employee of any party, movement or organisation of a party-political nature.

Selection Procedure: Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews, to be conducted by a panel appointed by ICASA Council. It will be the prerogative of the Council to make the final appointment upon recommendation by the selection committee.

Term of Office: The successful candidate will serve as a part-time member of the CCC for a period of three (3) years and will be subject to the CCC Terms of Reference and such other terms and conditions as prescribed by law and the Council of the Authority.

Applications must contain a detailed CV, motivation for appointment, copy of Identity Document and qualifications.

Closing Date: 02 December 2024

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.

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

• If you do not hear from us within 12 weeks 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 applicant’s responsibility to obtain the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) evaluation and certification.

• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.

• Employment Equity candidates and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) would like to achieve its employment equity targets.

• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

• The 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.

•  ICASA will not accept CVs from Recruitment Agencies.