Executive: Engineering and Technology

Independent Communications Authority of SA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 2,389,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Communications Authority of SA Executive: Engineering and Technology at ICASA Head Office, Centurion, leads engineering, spectrum management, and related regulatory functions. Reports to the CEO and drives strategy, regulations, and international cooperation to support broadband rollout and spectrum efficiency.

Requirements include BSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronic Eng, a Master’s in a related field, Pr Eng registration, 10+ years in telecom engineering or ICT projects, and 5+ years

Qualifications

• A BSc/BEng degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or related ICT field (NQF 9).
• At least 10 years in managing telecommunications systems engineering or ICT projects.
• At least 5 years at Senior Management level in Engineering/ ICT sector.
• 1–3 years’ Executive level experience is a strong recommendation.
• Experience with ITU/CRASA/ATU advantageous.
• Active Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• Membership of SAIEE, IEEE or other international associations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To function as custodian of technical, engineering, and spectrum management functions; within ICASA in respect of electronic communications, broadcasting, and postal services; as prescribed by relevant acts.
• Lead development and adoption of the engineering and technology strategy for ICASA, including identifying and adopting solutions for effective execution of the mandate.
• Be custodian of spectrum management and spectrum resources for efficient, economical use of frequency spectrum.
• Ensure effective spectrum monitoring in line with ITU-R standards.
• Ensure availability of engineering expertise, tools, methods, and logistics for spectrum planning, licensing and QoS measurements.
• Conduct research and forward planning in spectrum management and telecommunications technologies.
• Preserve accuracy of technical data for spectrum allocation and assignment.
• Promote ICASA’s interests in ITU and regional bodies and international cooperation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

Relationship building

Teamwork

Creativity

Self-confidence

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc/BEng Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Master’s in Engineering/ ICT/ Telecommunications

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

SAIEE/IEEE membership advantageous

Job description

JOB TITLE: Executive: Engineering and Technology

LOCATION: ICASA Head Office Centurion

POSITION STATUS: Five (5) Year Fixed Term Contract

JOB LEVEL: E2

SALARY: Total Annual Package (CTC) – R2388,665.00

Purpose of the job

To providestrategic leadership to ICASA’s Engineering and Technology Division.

The successful candidatewill report to the Chief Executive Officer, and their responsibilities willinclude:

• To function as the custodianof technical, engineering, and spectrum management functions; within theAuthority in respect of electronic communications, broadcasting, and postalservices; as prescribed in the Electronic Communications Act, ElectronicCommunications and Transactions Act, Broadcasting Act, Postal Services Act, andany other related legislation that may be enacted in the future.
• To lead the development andadoption of the engineering and technology strategy for the Authority, includingthe identification and adoption of appropriate solutions for the effectiveexecution of the mandate of the Authority in line with applicable legislation.
• Tobe the custodian of spectrum management andspectrum resources in a manner that ensures the efficient, effective, andeconomical use of frequency spectrum.
• Toensure effective spectrum monitoring in line with international best practiceand ITU-R standards and guidelines.
• Toensure the availability of appropriate engineering and technology expertise,tools, methods and logistics for spectrum planning and management, spectrumlicensing, type approval licensing, spectrum monitoring, telecoms networking,and quality of service measurements.
• Toconduct research and innovative forward planning in spectrum management,telecommunications technologies, network engineering, and broadcasting so as toanticipate and cater for ongoing technological innovation.
• To preserve and improve theaccuracy of the technical data needed for spectrum allocation, allotment, andassignment.
• Topromote and advance ICASA’s interests in the ITU, other related UN bodies, andregional bodies, while contributing to South Africa’s participation andobligations within these forums.
• Toensure cross-border cooperation with regulators of neighbouring countries.
• Todevelop and update electronic communications regulations, including thoserelated to spectrum and contribute to other regulations promoting the rolloutof broadband.
• To ensure that appropriatelevels of expertise and skills are employed within the Engineering andTechnology division.
• To function as the lead for engineeringand technology related engagements between the Authority and the sector it regulates.
• To ensure that theappropriate divisional budget is compiled, monitored, and controlled.
• To provide the Authority witha solid technical base through the expertise, tools, data, and outsiderelationships; to make informed decisions on relevant aspect of electroniccommunications, broadcasting and postal services technologies requiringregulation by ICASA.

Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc/BEng Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering,Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering,ICT/Technology, or relevant discipline (NQF Level 9).
• At least 10 years of experience in managing telecommunicationssystems engineering, spectrum management or ICT technology projects.
• At least 5 years’ experience at Senior Managementlevel in Engineering or the ICT sector.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience at Executive level will bea strong recommendation.
• Experience working with regional and globalregulatory bodies (e.g., ITU, CRASA, ATU) will be advantageous.
• Active Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registrationwith ECSA.
• Membership of SAIEE, IEEE or other internationalassociations for electrical and electronic engineering practitioners will beadvantageous.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Understanding of global trends in electroniccommunications, broadcast and postal technologies and spectrum management
• Understanding of the economic impact of electroniccommunications, broadcasting, and postal services technologies
• Understanding of the role of spectrum in economic andsocial development
• Understanding of issues related to radio propagationthat determine the usefulness of various frequency bands for various services
• Achievement orientation
• Creativity and innovation
• Relationship building
• Strategic thinking
• Teamwork
• Self-confidence
• Interactive communication
• Decision-making
• Analytical thinking
• Systems Thinking

Closing Date: 12 October 2026

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation as outlined within the Employment Equity Plan of ICASA.

• ICASA actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities.
• ICASA is an equal opportunity employer.
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of theapplicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.