Independent Communications Authority Of South Africa (Icasa) Vacancies

Independent Communications Authority Of South Africa (Icasa)

Salary (as advertised)
R192 318 per year
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is offering a two-year fixed-term Graduate Development Programme for 2026/27, specifically within the Regions and Consumer Affairs - Limpopo Office. ICASA is a public entity responsible for regulating the electronic communications, broadcasting, and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005. The organization values its employees as its greatest asset and is committed to developing and investing in its future workforce. This intensive 24-month programme, commencing in 2026, aims to provide qualified graduates with valuable practical working experience and theoretical training, enabling them to build a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry while earning a salary. Graduates will receive guidance from a supporting structure of coaches, ongoing performance reviews, and career guidance. ICASA is committed to diversity and equity in employment, actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities, and gives preference to suitable candidates from designated groups to contribute to equitable demographic representation. The programme is based at ICASA’s Regional Office in Limpopo, though the first month will be spent in Gauteng. **What you will do** Participants in this Graduate Development Programme will: * Gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training within the Information and Communications Technology Industry. * Engage with a supporting structure of coaches for guidance and assistance throughout their training. * Participate in ongoing performance reviews. * Receive career guidance for future endeavors within the programme. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Citizenship**: Must be a South African citizen. * **Education**: Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Information) from a recognized institute of Higher Learning. * **Advantageous**: A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. * **Key Skills and Attributes**: Organisation and administrative skills, Computer literacy skills, Time management skills, Good communication and interpersonal skills, Results driven, Attention to detail, Ability to adhere to deadlines and work in a pressurised environment, Ability to work in a team, Self-driven, Assertive, Technical expertise. * **Required Application Documents**: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Motivational Letter, Academic Records, and Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and interpersonal skills. (Candidates who do not attach the required documents will not be considered). * **Compensation**: Total Cost to Company Package of R192,318.00 per annum. * **Location Note**: The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng for the first month of the Graduate Development Programme, thereafter moving to Limpopo for the remainder of the programme (i.e., 23 months). Accommodation costs will not be catered for by ICASA. **Who should apply** This programme is suitable for South African citizens who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Information) and are seeking an intensive 24-month development opportunity to gain practical experience and theoretical training in the ICT industry. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisation, administrative, computer literacy, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. They should be results-driven, attentive to detail, capable of adhering to deadlines, able to work under pressure and in a team, self-driven, assertive, and possess technical expertise. A valid driver’s license is considered an added advantage. Applicants must be prepared to be based in Gauteng for the first month and then relocate to Limpopo for the remainder of the programme, understanding that accommodation costs will not be covered by ICASA. ICASA actively seeks persons with disabilities and gives preference to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards equitable demographic representation as outlined in the Employment Equity Plan of ICASA. **Deadline** 04 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/independent-communications-authority-of-south-africa-icasa-vacancies-5 Source: govpage

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Job description

INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA) GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2026/27 REGIONS AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS - LIMPOPO OFFICE LOCATION: ICASA (Regional Office – Limpopo) POSITION STATUS: Two (2) Year Fixed Term The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Graduate Development Programme 2026/27  Regions and Consumer Affairs - Limpopo Office The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a public entity responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005. At ICASA, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset and vital to the organisation’s future. Furthermore, we are serious about developing and investing in our future. The ICASA Graduate Development Programme is a twenty-four (24) months intensive development programme commencing in 2026.This programme provides an opportunity for qualified graduates to gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training while earning a salary, enabling them to build the foundation for a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry. A supporting structure of coaches will guide our Graduates through their training by providing help for challenges at work. The Graduates’ performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and assistance will be provided throughout the programme as well as career guidance for future endeavors. The Graduate intake at ICASA is impacted by a number of variables which include both the South African skills market and the organisation’s skills needs. Application Procedure: To apply for the Graduate Development Programme: Regions and Consumer Affairs - Limpopo Office please visit and select Graduate Development Programme: Regions and Consumer Affairs -Limpopo Office Required documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Motivational Letter; Academic Records; and Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and interpersonal skills; (Candidates who do not attach the required documents will not be considered) Requirements: Must be a South African citizen Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Electronic/ Information) from a recognized institute of Higher Learning Valid driver’s license will  be an added advantage. Key Skills and Attributes: ● Organisation and administrative skills ● Computer literacy skills ● Time management skills ● Good communication and interpersonal skills ● Results driven ● Attention to detail ● Ability to adhere to deadlines and work in a pressurised environment ● Ability to work in a team ● Self-driven Assertive ●Technical expertise Salary:Total Cost to Company Package of R192,318.00per annum. Please note that the successful candidate will be based in Gauteng for the first month of the Graduate Development Programme, thereafter, move to Limpopo for the remainder of the programme (i.e. 23 months) – Accommodation cost will not be catered for by ICASA. Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to careers@icasa.org.za Closing Date: 04 November 2026 APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to careers@icasa.org.za NB: The email address provided above should be used for enquiries only. Applications sent by email will NOT be considered. 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. 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. * Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. * Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. * 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 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). * 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 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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