Fresh Vacancies at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Purpose of the job

• To manage the Radio Communications Unit’s day-to-day operations effectively and efficiently and implement the ICASA Strategic Objectives at the Unit level. To effectively manage the licensing of radio frequency spectrum.

Key Outputs: 
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Spectrum Licensing and the responsibilities include: 

• Allocates and manage resources needed for the day-to-day operations of the Radio Communications Unit
• Development of National frequency band plan, implementation, frequency assignments and authorisations
• Management of radio frequency spectrum 
• Inputs to policy formulation and regulations
• Input to internal and external meetings pertaining to regulatory issues.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• BTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (NQF L7) 
• Honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Business Management (NQF L8) an added advantage 
• Minimum 5 years Radio Frequency Planning Specialist Experience or, 3 – 5 years of Managerial Experience and 4 years Radio Frequency Planning Experience

Key Competencies and Attributes: 

• Achievement Orientation 
• Adaptability 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Attention to detail 
• Critical judgement 
• Continuous Learning 
• Creativity and Innovation 
• Resilience 
• Writing Skills 
• Project Management 
• Enforcement
• International and national radio spectrum regulations 
• Database Management 
• Knowledge of radiopropagation techniques 
• Competent in the use of software applications for word processing, spreadsheet analysis, radio frequency planning tools, and map reading/analysis tools.

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Purpose of the job

• To provide HR Service to Divisions within the Authority through value-adding HR offerings and processes.

Key Outputs: 
The successful candidate will report to the Executive: Human Resources and the responsibilities include: 

• Establish and maintain strong relationship management, service excellence with stakeholders, uphold the ICASA values and Brand 
• Identify, understand, and translate Line Management/ Business needs into value-adding HR interventions where needed 
• Guarantee that all positions are job evaluated, before positions are advertised 
• Forecast the future talent needs and proactively fill positions within the Divisions in collaboration with line management 
• Conduct selection interviews with line management, assure that the best candidate meets the minimum relevant competencies required by the job 
• assure adherence to ICASA's Talent Sourcing Policy 
• Make sure that new employees joining ICASA are integrated seamlessly within the Authority 
• Engage and inspire others whilst building trust and confidence of ICASA's HR practices 
• Develop and execute engagement action plans for the respective divisions as agreed with Line Management
•  Drive change and innovation as well as influence transformation within the Divisions 
• Co-ordinate integrated employee wellness initiatives within the respected Divisions 
• Advise line and employees on ER processes & the implications of each process, in line with ICASA’s ER policies, processes and guidelines 
• Facilitate Divisional HR Development needs and assist line management to develop HRD Plans for the relevant business units 
• Communicate and educate the line management on HR policies and procedures through formal and informal educational sessions 
• Analyse and interpret HR reports and identify positive and negative trends, with recommendations thereof.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management NQF Level 6 
• Relevant Degree in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology 3 years (NQF L7) will be an added advantage 
• 4-7 years’ experience in the HR field 
• 6-8 years working experience 
• Knowledge and understanding of HR processes 
• Relevant knowledge of the South African labour legislation.

Key Competencies and Attributes: 

• Solid analytical skills 
• Results driven 
• Attention to detail 
• Able to work and make decisions under pressure 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Excellent Communicator (written and verbal/ presentation skills) 
• Client Focus 
• Resilience and influence 
• Solid experience as an HR Generalist 
• Relevant Experience in talent management

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Purpose of the job

• The RF Specialist performs analysis that is required to select the most appropriate frequencies for radiocommunications systems during the coordination and assignment of frequency spectrum. 
• Ensure that the networks, in terms of design, are technically capable of meeting the prescribed regulatory requirements. 
• Process radio frequency applications by assigning appropriate radio frequency(ies) using interference analysis software and applicable standards. Coordinate radio frequency use with affected neighbouring countries. 
• Develop draft radio frequency plans/regulations/standards for industry comments, participation in public hearings and preparing reasons documents for the decisions taken. 
• Notification and registration of frequencies, performing international coordination, queries, and reports.

Key Outputs: 
The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Radio Communications and the responsibilities include: 

• Development and implementation of the National frequency band plan 
• Conducts frequency assignments
• Management of radio frequency spectrum 
• Database management
• Addressing interference queries from internal and external stakeholders 
• Assist the Enforcement and Compliance department to resolve interference and non-compliance 
• Authorisation of frequency use for short term visits by foreign dignitaries 
• Participation in Committees of Council dealing with regulation formulation processes 
• Contribute by reading and providing analysis of industry submissions 
• Participate in deliberations, workshops, public hearings and reasons document formulation.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (NQF L7) 
• Minimum of 4 years Radio frequency planning experience 
• The use of radio frequency planning software tools would be an added advantage. 

Key Competencies and Attributes: 

• Achievement Orientation 
• Adaptability 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Attention to detail 
• Problem Solving 
• Continuous Learning 
• Creativity and Innovation 
• Resilience 
• Writing skills 
• Project Management 
• Enforcement 
• Competent in the use of software applications for word processing, spreadsheet analysis, radio frequency planning tools, and map reading/analysis tools 
• International and national radio spectrum regulations 
• Database Management 
• Knowledge of radio propagation techniques.