Opportunities

An applicant can apply for a Community Broadcasting Service Licence by completing two sets of forms, available on ICASA's website or at its offices. This licence enables the operation of community-based broadcasting services.

Who it is for:

organisations seeking to provide community broadcasting services

How to act on it:

Complete 2 sets of forms obtained from ICASA’s website or offices (walk-in)

An applicant may apply for a licence to broadcast special event community sound services, following the same application process as other class broadcasting services.

Who it is for:

organisations hosting or managing special events requiring temporary sound broadcasting

How to act on it:

Complete 2 sets of forms obtained from ICASA’s website or offices (walk-in)

An applicant can apply for a low-power community sound broadcasting service licence by submitting two completed forms via ICASA’s website or office.

Who it is for:

community groups seeking low-power sound broadcasting

How to act on it:

Complete 2 sets of forms obtained from ICASA’s website or offices (walk-in)

Organisations may apply for a temporary licence to broadcast television services for community events, using the standard application process outlined in this document.

Who it is for:

organisations needing temporary community television broadcasting

How to act on it:

Complete 2 sets of forms obtained from ICASA’s website or offices (walk-in)

A service provider will be appointed to deliver and support an Automated Spectrum Management System (ASMS) for the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). The system must include modules for client portal, spectrum planning, licensing, type approval, service licensing, monitoring, and compliance, along with integrated finance, IT, workflow, and decision-making features. The selected provider will also deliver three years of maintenance and support.

Who it is for:

qualified software providers with experience in spectrum management systems

How to act on it:

Submit a formal bid proposal that meets all technical and financial requirements outlined in Annexure A, attend the briefing session, and comply with ICASA's procurement procedures.

Applicants can apply for a radio frequency spectrum allocation to support their broadcasting operations by submitting a separate application form alongside the broadcasting service licence application.

Who it is for:

broadcasting service providers

How to act on it:

Complete two sets of forms (one for the Individual BC Service licence application and one for the Radio Frequency Spectrum application) available on ICASA's website or at its offices (walk-in)

Individuals or entities can apply for a broadcasting service licence to operate commercial or public sound or television broadcasting services, including subscription-based services, by completing two sets of forms provided by ICASA.

Who it is for:

individual applicants seeking broadcasting licences

How to act on it:

Complete two sets of forms (one for the Individual BC Service licence application and one for the Radio Frequency Spectrum application) available on ICASA's website or at its offices (walk-in)

An individual can apply for a radio frequency spectrum allocation through ICASA. The application goes through a structured process involving internal review, quality checks, legal vetting, public consultation if needed, and final approval by Council and CEO before a decision letter and licence are issued.

Who it is for:

individuals seeking radio frequency spectrum allocation

How to act on it:

Submit application to ICASA; provide requested information; respond to feedback; attend public hearings if applicable; await final decision after legal and executive review.

An individual can apply for a broadcasting service licence through ICASA. The application undergoes review, preliminary analysis, quality checks, and may require public comment or hearings. After approval by EXCO and Council, the applicant receives an approval or rejection letter, and if approved, a licence is issued.

Who it is for:

individuals applying for a broadcasting service licence

How to act on it:

Submit application to ICASA; respond to requests for additional information; participate in public hearings if required; await decision from Council and CEO.

Applicants can apply for either preassigned or non-preassigned radio spectrum licences through the ASMS Client Portal. The application must be processed through financial approval, technical evaluation of frequency assignment, and final approval or rejection by relevant officials.

Who it is for:

individuals or organisations seeking radio spectrum usage rights

How to act on it:

Submit application via the ASMS Client Portal; pay application and licence fees; await review by RF Specialist and licensing officer; receive approval or rejection decision.

Individuals or organisations can apply for a licence to operate a class broadcasting service. The application goes through a structured process involving submission of information, preliminary analysis, quality checks, internal review, public comment (if required), legal vetting, payment confirmation, and final approval or rejection.

Who it is for:

individuals or organisations seeking to operate a class broadcasting service

How to act on it:

Submit application to ICASA's Admin Officer; respond to requests for additional information; confirm receipt of final decision letter

Applicants can apply for a licence to use a specific class of radio frequency spectrum. The process includes application submission, preliminary analysis, quality checks, stakeholder review, public consultation if applicable, legal vetting, payment confirmation, and final decision on approval or rejection.

Who it is for:

individuals or organisations seeking to use a class of radio frequency spectrum

How to act on it:

Submit application to ICASA's Admin Officer; provide missing information when requested; confirm receipt of final decision letter