Market Analyst at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Purpose of the job
Provide high-quality economic analysis, including anticipating and considering counterarguments or different points of view, and support to the Policy Research and Analysis division, Council and other divisions within ICASA.

Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Wholesale Services: and their responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality economic analysis and inputs into regulatory decision-making processes.
• Contribute to the production of written documents for both internal and external stakeholders (including regulations, discussion documents, position papers, etc.).
• Conduct economic research into the development of proportionate regulatory interventions in terms of section 67 of the Electronic Communications Act.
• Communicate economic issues convincingly internally and externally both orally and in writing.
• To assist the Manager in developing a consistent regulatory agenda to promote competition and enhanced economic efficiency of the ICT Sector.
• Represent South Africa on regional and global forums.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Economics or Econometrics (NQF L7).
• Postgraduate degree in Economics or Econometrics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum two years working experience in the regulatory or research environment.
• 4-6 years working experience of which 3 must be in a research field.
• 3-5 years professional experience.
• Proven track record of conducting economic research on the ICT sector and drafting research reports.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Resilience
• Writing Skills
• Competition and ICT Policy development and analysis
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodology
• Report writing
• Teamwork