Parly kicks-off interviews for ICASA councillors

Parliament's sub-committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has commenced interviews for candidates to fill four vacant positions on the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) council. The interviews, which began yesterday, are part of a recruitment process to select individuals for the four positions.

According to a statement from the sub-committee, a total of 19 candidates are being considered for the vacancies. The appointments were prompted by the expiration of terms for four current councillors. The sub-committee is undertaking the interviews in compliance with Parliament's constitutional duty to ensure a transparent, fair, and credible appointment process, as mandated by the ICASA Act of 2000.

Following the completion of the interviews, the sub-committee will evaluate the candidates and submit its recommendations to the Communications and Digital Technologies Portfolio Committee. Subsequently, the committee will present its recommendations to the National Assembly for review and approval. ICASA serves a crucial function in regulating South Africa's telecommunications, postal, and broadcasting sectors.

The council, comprising eight councillors and a chairperson, is the highest decision-making body within ICASA. Appointments to the council are based on principles of transparency, openness, accountability, a commitment to fairness, and freedom of expression. Once appointed, the new councillors will serve on the council for a term of four years.

Interested parties can view the summarized CVs of the shortlisted candidates by following this link.