Election Monitoring Compliance Officer at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Purpose of the job 

• To monitor and evaluate coverage of the 2024 National and Provincial elections by Broadcasting Service Licensees in terms of sections 56, 57, 58 and 59 of the Electronic Communications Act No. 36 of 2005 and the applicable Regulations. 

Key Outputs: 
The successful candidates will report to the Manager: Broadcasting Compliance, and their responsibilities will include: 

•   monitoring compliance with Electronic Communications Act and Election Coverage regulations which includes political advertisement and party election broadcast 
•   Data capturing and identifying issues covered by the broadcasting Licensees during election period 
•   Report non-compliance 
•   Compile reports on compliance as required. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

•   Post Matric qualification/Tertiary education such as Media Studies, 
•  06 months - 1 year working experience 
•   Knowledge of broadcasting regulatory environment, understanding of SA political landscape 
•   Prior knowledge and experience in elections or broadcasting monitoring and ICT sector will be an added advantage 
•   Proficiency in at least 2 official South African Languages. 

Key Competencies and Attributes: 

•   Analytical Thinking 
•   Attention to detail 
•  Decision Making 
•   Interactive Communication 
•   Excellent Communicator (written and verbal) 
•  Presentation skills 
•   Report Writing Skills 
•   Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) 
•   Ability to work under constant pressure 
•   Administrative skills- basic 
•   Project Management skills/basics.