Executive: Legal and CCC

Independent Communications Authority of SA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 2,150,000 - 2,628,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) in Centurion, Gauteng, invites applications for a five-year fixed-term contract in the Legal division.

The role directs, administers and coordinates all legal activities, leading Regulatory Support, Legislative Drafting, Litigation, Contracts and Compliance, Risk Management and Fraud Prevention.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws degree (NQF Level 9).
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate.
• 1–3 years’ experience at Executive level will be a strong recommendation.
• 10–15 years post-admission experience of which at least 8 years should have been at Senior Management level.
• Proven track record within legislative framework of ICT industry.
• More than 5 years of experience within a regulatory environment.
• Focus on Technology Law will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice and opinions to internal stakeholders to minimize risk.
• Ensure appropriate divisional budget is compiled, monitored, and controlled.
• Oversee drafting and review of regulations and legal opinions with input from stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement in external inquiries, policy consultations, and other regulatory matters.
• Manage litigation, including cost considerations, and oversee contract drafting/vetting.
• Liaise with guidance and support for CCC while protecting its independence.
• Contribute to ICASA strategy as a member of the EXCO Team.

Education

Master of Laws

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Job description

POSITION STATUS: Five (5) Year Fixed Term Contract

JOB LEVEL:E2

SALARY:Total Annual Package (CTC) – R2 388,665.00

Purpose ofthe job

To direct, administer, and coordinate all legalactivities in accordance with the mandate of ICASA. Lead and direct staffresponsible for the following functions and/or business units: RegulatorySupport and Legislative Drafting; Litigation, Contracts and General LegalSupport; Risk Management;Compliance and Business Continuity; and Fraud Prevention and Investigations. Assist the CEO in the development of organisationpolicies and goals that cover legal andrisk management practices of ICASA.

Key Outputs: The successful candidate will reportto the Chief Executive Officer and their responsibilities include:

• Ensureprovision of adequate advice, quality legal opinions, proper support, andeducation to internal stakeholders in a timely manner to minimizeany actual or potential risk for ICASA.
• To ensure that theappropriate divisional budget is compiled, monitored, and controlled.
• Toensure that appropriate levels of expertise and skills are employed within the Legaland CCC division.
• Ensure review, update andquality drafting of regulations and legal opinions in a timely manner with appropriateinput from internal and external stakeholders through a holistic, integratedapproach with due regard to international trends and benchmarking, whereappropriate.
• To coordinate and facilitatethe Authority’s timely engagement in external inquiries, policy consultations,and other matters affecting its regulatory responsibilities.
• Ensurepro-active management of legal action/litigation in a timely manner in the bestinterests of ICASA with due regard to costs.
• Ensureproper negotiation, drafting and/or vetting of contracts in a timely manner tosafeguard the rights and interests of ICASA.
• Ensureappropriate liaison with guidance and support for the CCC in a timely mannerwithout encroaching on its independence.
• Asa member of the EXCO Team, contribute to the formulation and implementationofICASA strategy.
• Operatein collaboration with and build effective relationships with ICASA management,the EXCO Team as well as ICASA Council.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master of Laws degree (NQFLevel 9).
• Admitted Attorney orAdvocate.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience at Executive level will be a strong recommendation.
• 10 – 15 years ofpost-admission experience of which at least 8 years should have been at SeniorManagement level.
• Proven track record withinlegislative framework of ICT industry.
• At least 5 years ofexperience in Litigation and Commercial Law.
• More than 5 years ofexperience within a regulatory environment.
• Focus on Technology Law willbe advantageous.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Legislation, Policies,Procedures and Standards
• Innovative approach to legaland risk management
• Able to work and makedecisions under pressure
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communicator(written and verbal/ presentation skills)
• Resilience and influential
• Solid regulatory/ICT acumen

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.

• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the SouthAfrican Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of theRecognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
• 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.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.