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JOB TITLE: Executive: Legal and CCC

LOCATION: ICASA Head Office Centurion

POSITION STATUS: Five (5) Year Fixed Term Contract

JOB LEVEL: E2

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

 

Purpose of the job                                                                                             

To direct, administer, and coordinate all legal activities in accordance with the mandate of ICASA. Lead and direct staff responsible for the following functions and/or business units: Regulatory Support and Legislative Drafting; Litigation, Contracts and General Legal Support; Risk Management; Compliance and Business Continuity; and Fraud Prevention and Investigations. Assist the CEO in the development of organisation policies and goals that cover legal and risk management practices of ICASA.

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

  • Ensure provision of adequate advice, quality legal opinions, proper support, and education to internal stakeholders in a timely manner to minimize any actual or potential risk for ICASA.
  • To ensure that the appropriate divisional budget is compiled, monitored, and controlled.
  • To ensure that appropriate levels of expertise and skills are employed within the Legal and CCC division.
  • Ensure review, update and quality drafting of regulations and legal opinions in a timely manner with appropriate input from internal and external stakeholders through a holistic, integrated approach with due regard to international trends and benchmarking, where appropriate.
  • To coordinate and facilitate the Authority’s timely engagement in external inquiries, policy consultations, and other matters affecting its regulatory responsibilities.
  • Ensure pro-active management of legal action/litigation in a timely manner in the best interests of ICASA with due regard to costs.
  • Ensure proper negotiation, drafting and/or vetting of contracts in a timely manner to safeguard the rights and interests of ICASA.
  • Ensure appropriate liaison with guidance and support for the CCC in a timely manner without encroaching on its independence.
  • As a member of the EXCO Team, contribute to the formulation and implementation of ICASA strategy.
  • Operate in collaboration with and build effective relationships with ICASA management, the EXCO Team as well as ICASA Council.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 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 of 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.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Litigation and Commercial Law.
  • More than 5 years of experience within a regulatory environment.
  • Focus on Technology Law will be advantageous.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

  • Results driven
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
  • Innovative approach to legal and risk management
  • Able to work and make decisions under pressure
  • Solid interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Communicator (written and verbal/ presentation skills)
  • Resilience and influential
  • Solid drafting skills
  • Solid regulatory/ICT acumen
  • Team Leadership

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.

Closing Date: 12 October 2026
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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.