Liaison Officer - Eastern Cape at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Key Outputs:

The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager: Eastern Cape, and their responsibilities will include:

• Proactively planning advocacy programmes with little supervision in accordance with the business plan or as required Identifying risks that may affect the implementation of advocacy programmes in the province and providing mitigation
• Liaising with stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, government departments, ICASA licensees and communications state owned entities to form partnerships and synergizing in the implementation of advocacy programmes Lobbying support of municipalities, traditional leaders and other relevant bodies in the provinces when organizing campaigns, outreaches and other projects by the Authority
• Proactively planning the logistics, programmes and success of all advocacy events within the province Preparation, structuring and sharing relevant and applicable information with broader communities, including any implemented regulations and regulatory developments within the Authority with a consumer element Staying abreast of current developments and trends in all relevant technical and professional areas to deliver accurate information to the public; and promoting the ICASA brand and image.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Three-year National Diploma in Communication / Public Relations / Telecommunications / Business or Public Administration /Law  (NQF Level 6) A Degree or an Advanced Diploma in Communication / Public Relations / Telecommunications / Business or Public Administration /Law (NQF Level 7)  will be an added advantage 2 – 5 years working experience in telecommunications policy and stakeholder engagements, ICT regulations or ICT law  Non-endorsed driver’s license.