Researcher: Access to ICT Services

Independent Communications Authority of SA; Centurion; Vor Ort; ZAR 529.000 - 715.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Independent Communications Authority of SA is seeking a Researcher: Access to ICT Services to conduct research on regulatory policies related to ICT access and to assist the Manager in developing regulatory agendas for ICT, content and postal services. The role supports ICASA's mandate and underpinning legislation.

The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Access to ICT Services and engage with stakeholders, draft regulations, and present consultative policy documents.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in relevant fields such as Social Science, Broadcasting, Journalism, Developmental Economics or Law
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience conducting research in the social sciences, law, broadcasting or postal policy
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research into socio-economic issues relating to access to ICT and Postal services.
• Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessment.
• Keep abreast with developments in the regulation of ICT services.
• Conduct workshops and make presentations to stakeholders as required.
• Analyze written and oral submissions.
• Compile and write consultative and policy documents.
• Draft regulations.
• Present to stakeholders on ICT and Postal services issues.

Kenntnisse

Research methods

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Excellent communicator

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Law/Media

Jobbeschreibung

JOB TITLE: Researcher: Access to ICT Services

POSITION STATUS: Permanent

JOB LEVEL: C2

SALARY:Total Annual Package (CTC) – R622,053.00

Purpose of the job

To conduct research on regulatory policies relatingto access to ICT services in line with the mandate of ICASA and itsunderpinning legislation. To assist the Manager in developing regulatory agendato support the future growth path of the ICT sectors such as content and postalservices.

Key Outputs: Thesuccessful candidate will report to the Manager: Access to ICT Services and their responsibilities will include: ● Conducting research into socio-economic issuesrelating to access to ICT and Postal services ● Conducting Regulatory Impact Assessment ●Keeping abreast with developments in the regulation of ICT services ● Conductingworkshops and making presentations to stakeholders as and when required ● Analysis of written and oral submissions ● Compiling and writing consultative and policydocuments ● Drafting regulations ● Making presentations to stakeholders onvarious ICT and Postalservices issues.

Qualifications and Experience: ● Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in relevant fields such as Social Science,Broadcasting, Journalism, Developmental Economics or Law ● A minimum of 2 years of professional experience conducting research in thesocial sciences, law, broadcasting or postal policy ● Ability to engage withstakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies and Attributes: ● Results-driven● Attention to detail ● Able to work under pressure ● Interpersonal Skills ● Excellentcommunicator (written and verbal) ● Presentation skills● Analytical thinking ● Solid experience in conductingqualitative and quantitative research ● Solid experience in public policy andregulatory processes ● Solid experience in the analysis of data.

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.

• 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 the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
• 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.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.