Willington Ngwepe, the CEO of the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) is planning to leave his top post by 15 October 2022 to pursue other opportunities.
ICASA announced today that the the term of office of its long-standing CEO comes to an end on the 15th of October 2022.
The regulator said Ngwepe has, however, advised that he is not available to be considered for re-appointment to serve a further term as CEO, having decided to pursue other career opportunities.
Ngwepe has served ICASA with both dedication and distinction for eight eventful years, formerly as Chief Operating Officer from 2014, and latterly as CEO and Chief Accounting Officer from 2017, said ICASA.
“His tenure has spanned the period from the landmark 2014 cost-to-communicate call termination regulations up to the successful 2022 conclusion of the historic high-demand spectrum auction,” said the regulator.
“ICASA’s Council thanks Ngwepe for his stewardship and leadership over the years, and for his support to the Council in the execution and delivery of its organisational mandate,” says Acting Chairperson, Dr Charley Lewis.
“In particular, Council lauds Ngwepe for leading management’s efforts first to raise and then to sustain ICASA’s organisational performance level to a high level of excellence over the years of his tenure”
The process for the appointment of a permanent CEO for a five-year term is already well in hand. said ICASA
“Further, the Council will shortly make a formal announcement on the interim appointment of an acting CEO. The Authority wishes Ngwepe well in his future endeavours.”
