The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the post of Senior Manager: Project Management.

• Post: Senior Manager: Project Management
• Job Level: D4
• Salary Range : Total Annual Package (CTC) R1,058,197.00 – R1,244,937.00
• Location : ICASA (Head Office- Eco Park, Centurion)
• Position Status: Two year fixed-term contract
• Application Closing Date: 01 November 2022

Main purpose of the job : The position is responsible for the overall direction and management of the following projects:

• Licensing of high demand (IMT) spectrum; 
• Licensing of an Individual Electronic Communications Network Service Licence for the provision of wholesale electronic communications network services (referred to as the WOAN); 
• Data services market review (the program to address high cost to communicate, particularly as it relates to data services); 
• Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration plan 2019; and
• Implementation of the IMT Roadmap 2019 and Radio Frequency Assignment Plans.

This role will be tasked with delivering on the above-mentioned strategic projects over the period of two years and augment internal expertise in business case development and managing projects. The role is expected to provide strong leadership in a matrix environment to promote best practices in managing interrelated projects and programmes to ensure successful delivery. This role will also ensure the identified resources have the correct structures and human capital to deliver successfully and will be required to ensure delivery of high quality deliverables both in terms of content and structure.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer, and responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning, Scheduling and Control
• Project Delivery
• Manage Project Risks and exploit opportunities
• Project Resource and Cost Management
• Measuring the impact and achieving the expected operational improvements.

 Requirements :

• Honours degree /Postgraduate diploma in Law, Economics or Engineering (preferred)
• A postgraduate qualification/ certificate in Project Management

Work Experience:

• 3 Years Management or 4 Years Specialist Experience
• 6 – 10 years Project / Program Management Experience
• 4 – 8 years’ experience in ICT Sector Experience would be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience of delivering large-scale projects
• Leading a Project Management team through delivery in a complex environment, preferably a mix of public and private sector experience
• Process review, optimisation and benchmarking
• Experience in leading a cross functional team in a project environment
• Effective and collaborative change management in line with strategic objectives
• Demonstrable experience of production of high quality, targeted and useful documentation, presentation materials and management information
• Demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management – internal and external
• Financial and human capacity resource planning and management
• Demonstrable technical experience in the Electronic Communications Network and Service.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Project Management
• Decision making
• Problem Solving
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Attention to Detail
• Critical judgement
• Client Focus
• Results management
• Enforcement
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Records and Information Management.

Enquiries : Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to nndlovu@icasa.org.za  ormmphirime@icasa.org.za
NB: The email addresses provided above should be used for enquiries only. Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers

FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE A LAPTOP OR A DESKTOP ON CHROME OR MICROSOFT EDGE WEB BROWSERS 

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 

• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• ICASA actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

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