Graduate Development Programme 2020 at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Graduate Development Programme 2020

LICENSING

• 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 ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005. At ICASA, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset and vital to the organisation’s future. Furthermore, we are serious about developing and investing in our future. The ICASA Graduate Development Programme is a twenty-four (24) months intensive development programme commencing in September 2020. This programme provides an opportunity for newly qualified graduates as well as unemployed graduates to gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training while earning a salary, enabling them to build the foundation for a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry. A supporting structure of coaches will guide our Graduates through their training by providing help for challenges at work. The Graduates’ performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and assistance will be provided throughout the programme as well as career guidance for future endeavors. The Graduate intake at ICASA is impacted by a number of variables which include both the South African skills market and the organisation’s skills needs.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen; and
• Completed a BSc / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognised institution of higher learning.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Achievement orientated;
• Results driven;
• Analytical thinking;
• Creative and innovative;
• Problem solving;
• Attention to detail;
• Able to work and make decisions under pressure;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Teamwork;
• Self-driven;
• Excellent Communicator (written and verbal / presentation skills); and
• Assertive.

Selection Process:

• Our recruitment team will review all applications;
• Applicants who meet requirements will be invited for an interview;
• Applicants who are successful at interview stage, may be required to complete psychometric assessments; and
• Successful candidates will be accepted into ICASA’s Graduate Development Programme and given a twenty-four (24) month contract.

Salary:

• Total Cost to Company Package of R 169,842.00 per annum.