Jobs at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Purpose of the job
To provide a conducive incident-free working environment which promotes safety and security to safeguard all ICASA’s assets and infrastructure at Head Office and Regional Offices.

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

• Conduct physical security assessments at Head Office and Regional Offices.
• Inspect the perimeter fence, security lights, and other security features daily in the premises.
• Conduct investigations on safety and security breaches.
• Assist in planning and taking part in emergency evacuations and fire drills.
• Compile monthly invoices for the payment of security service providers.
• Co-ordinate the provision of escort services to all employees, contractors, and visitors within ICASA premises.
• Issue office keys to authorised officials, complete and keep an up-to-date key control.
• Provide security induction to new security guards on site, monitor and review their performance.
• Peruse all security registers in place and ensure safekeeping of all used registers.
• Ensure that a proper hand-over is conducted when changing shifts and report any discrepancies/risks.
• Manage the locking and opening of all office buildings during fumigation.
• Co-ordinate the recording and handling of firearms and dangerous weapons entering the premises.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A National Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Security Management/Forensic Investigation/Policing (NQF6).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in security management at a corporate environment.
• Grade B PSIRA accredited certificate.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Corporate investigation experience will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive
• A high degree of personal organisational skills and good time management
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Willingness to work overtime and be comfortable when working with tight deadlines
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Communication Skills
• Integrity / Honesty
• Organisational Awareness
• Team Participation
• Computer Literacy
• High level of confidentiality

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Purpose of the job
To ensure that the IT department can assist the operating departments with their line-of-business systems requirements. The individual helps identify the business needs, determining whether & how best Information Systems (IS) can contribute to meeting them, and formulating request for proposal specifications (e.g. IS-related tenders). The Management Information Systems function must particularly strive to stimulate innovation within business units and promote a broader cross-business unit perspective where different business units can use system components. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the business-related sections of the Master Systems Plan under the Senior Manager’s direction.

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

• The development and successful delivery of an annual operating plan which supports the key strategic objectives of the Authority
• Manage the MIS Team
• Manage third party vendors supporting ICASA systems
• Evaluate system requirements
• Manage MIS risks
• Ensure compliance to IT governance frameworks
• Develop terms of references for new MIS procurement requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Information Systems or related field of study (NQF 7)
• 3+ years experience in Management
• 5+ years experience in IT Systems development
• 2+ years experience in managing projects
• 3+ years experience in managing 3rd party support/solution providers
• NQF 8 would be an added advantage
• 2+ years experience in IT Operations would be an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Achievement Orientation
• Planning and Organising
• Result Management
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources Management
• Legislation, Policies, procedures and Standards
• Attention to detail
• Client Focus
• Continuous Learning
• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Judgement
• Decision Making
• Risk Taking
• Self-Confidence
• Systems Development through SLDC Methodology
• Business Analysis.

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Job Description
We are now inviting qualified individuals to join the Information Technology Review Committee (ITRC). ICASA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to support this important mission by serving on its prestigious Information Technology Review Committee (ITRC) for three (3) years. The ITRC is a governance committee for ICASA with responsibilities delegated to it by the ICASA Council. The role of which is to provide strategic oversight, advice, and guidance in respect of Information Technology and Information Systems at ICASA. This includes the following:

• Review and recommendation of the IT strategy and ensuring the integration and alignment of the IT strategy with ICASA’s strategic and business processes.
• Ensuring protection of intellectual property contained in ICASA’s information systems.
• Ensuring there are adequate business resilience arrangements in place for disaster recovery to support business continuity.
• Ensuring that there are systems in place for the management of information including information security, information management and information privacy.
• Ensuring value delivery on IT and return on investment from significant IT projects.
• Ensuring that ICASA complies with IT related rules, codes and standards including but not limited to the POPIA, ECTA and the Cybercrimes Act.
• Ensuring that there is a process in place to identify and exploit opportunities to improve the performance and sustainability of ICASA through the use of IT.
• Reviewing and recommending key IT investment and architecture, in line with ICASA’s strategy and divisional requirements.
• Promotion of ethical IT governance culture, awareness, and a common IT language.

Requirements:

• A post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Five years or more working experience at a senior management level within the IT, IS, IT Audit and Risk, or similar environment.
• Experience working at the executive level.
• Certified Director or Chartered Director designation will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience serving as a member of a Steering or Governance or Audit Committee in the field of IT / IS will be an added advantage.