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JOB TITLE: Complaints and Compliance Committee: Chairperson

LOCATION: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

POSITION STATUS: Fixed Term


INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE COMPLAINTS AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (CCC) OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA: COMPLAINTS AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON VACANCY

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a Chapter 9 institution established under section 192 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. ICASA is responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000 (Act No. 13 of 2000) (ICASA Act), and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005 (ECA).

The ICASA Council hereby calls on all independent, suitably qualified and interested persons to apply to serve as Chairperson of its Complaints and Compliance Committee (“CCC”), for a period of three (3) years. A member of the Complaints and Compliance Committee (“CCC”) must be fit and proper in accordance with section 17A (4) of the ICASA Act.

Applicants must be South African citizens.

Role and Responsibilities: In terms of sections 17B, 17C and 17D of the ICASA Act the CCC is vested with an obligation and powers to, amongst others, investigate, hear if appropriate, and make findings on all matters referred to it by the Authority including complaints and allegations of non-compliance with the applicable Acts and make recommendations to the Authority on what action should be taken by the Authority.

Requirements

The Chairperson of the Complaints and Compliance Committee must be:

  • A judge of the High Court of South Africa, whether in active service or not; or
  • An advocate or attorney with at least 10 years appropriate experience (Public and Administrative Law litigation; Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law, Tribunal and Adjudication experience); or
  • A magistrate with at least 10 years appropriate experience, whether in active service or not.

The Chairperson of the CCC must manage the work of the CCC and preside at hearings of the CCC.

CCC MEMBERS

In terms of section 17A (4) a member of the Complaints and Compliance Committee must be a fit and proper person and must—

  1. have suitable qualifications and experience in communications, economics, electronic engineering, broadcasting, law, commerce, technology or public policy;
  2. be committed to the objects of this Act and the underlying statutes;
  3. not be an office-bearer or an employee of any party, movement or organisation of a party-political nature;
  4. not be an unrehabilitated insolvent;
  5. not be mentally ill or disordered;
  6. not have been convicted of an offence after the commencement of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993) and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine; and
  7. not be subject to any disqualification contemplated in section 6 and be subject to the provisions of section 12.

Remuneration: CCC Members will be paid such remuneration allowance as the Council of the Authority determines (in terms of Section 17(8) of the ICASA Act No. 13 of 2000 as amended). As per Treasury Regulation 20 under Government Notice No. R. 225, published in Government Gazette No. 27388 of 15 March 2005, persons employed by state organs or those serving on such Commissions and Committees of Inquiry will not be entitled to additional remuneration or fees payable for partaking in the work of the CCC.

Disqualification in terms of section 6 of the ICASA Act is applicable

Selection Procedure: Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews, to be conducted by a panel appointed by the ICASA Council. It will be the prerogative of the Council to make the final appointment upon recommendation by the selection committee.

Term of Office: The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term of office, which is renewable for one additional term only, and will be subject to the CCC Terms of Reference and such other terms and conditions as prescribed by law and the Council of the Authority.

Candidates from the following groups are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Women
  • Youth
  • Persons with disabilities

Applications must be submitted via the ICASA Careers webpage and must contain a detailed CV, motivation for appointment, the applicant’s Identity Document, and qualifications copies. 


Closing Date: 12 October 2026
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA
Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to
NB: The email addresses provided above should be used for enquiries only.
Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.
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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 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.