VACANCY
JOB TITLE: Liaison Officer- Limpopo
LOCATION: ICASA (Regional Office - Limpopo)
POSITION STATUS: Permanent
JOB LEVEL: C2
SALARY: Total Annual Package (CTC) – R 622,053.00
Purpose of the job
To promote and protect the rights of consumers, provide information and raise awareness to the public on the following: the role and function of ICASA, published regulations with consumer impact, regulatory projects, developments within the organisation and the industry, and stakeholder management in the province.
Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager: Limpopo and their responsibilities will include: ● Proactively planning and organising consumer and stakeholder awareness programmes aligned to the operational plan ● Identifying risks that may affect the implementation of advocacy programmes in the province and providing mitigation ●Liaising with stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, government departments, ICASA licensees and communications state owned entities to form partnerships and synergizing in the implementation of advocacy programmes ● Preparation, structuring and sharing relevant and applicable information with broader communities, including any implemented regulations and regulatory developments within the Authority with a consumer element ● Prepare a detailed project proposal, clearly indicating financial implications, for all major campaigns in the province ● Staying abreast of current developments and trends in all relevant technical and professional areas in order to deliver accurate information to the public, and promoting the ICASA brand and image ● Registration, escalation and resolution of consumer complaints ● Perform or assist with other duties, tasks and Adhoc projects as requested or assigned by the Regional Manager in line with ICASA's mandate and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience: ● National Diploma in Communication / Public Relations / Business Administration /Law/ Journalism /Media Studies/ Marketing (NQF Level 6) AND/OR A Degree or an Advanced Diploma in Communication/Public Relations/ Business Administration / Law/ Journalism/ Media Studies/ Marketing (NQF Level 7) ● 2 or more years related working experience ● Experience within the ICT, broadcasting, postal or regulatory environment will be an added advantage ● Non-endorsed driver’s license.
Key Competencies and Attributes: ● Computer literacy● Travel extensively ● Computer literacy● Report Writing ● Results driven ● Attention to detail ● Ability to work and make decisions under pressure ● Excellent interpersonal skills ● Resilience and influential ● Tactful ● Diplomatic ● Knowledge of spoken indigenous languages in the province allocated ● High stress tolerance ● Perseverance/tenacity ● Adaptability ● Attention to detail ●Strategic and/or lateral thinking ● Good time management ● Excellent written and verbal communicator ● Excellent public relations skills ● Ability to initiate projects, meetings and media interviews ● Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships ● Ability to plan, organize and implement advocacy with limited supervision ● Ability to engage with stakeholders and communities on regulatory matters ● Ability to provide correct and up to date information to queries on regulatory matters raised during stakeholder and/or community engagements ● Ability and willingness to go the extra mile when implementing advocacy programmes ● Ability and willingness to work extended hours
- 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.