Licensing and Compliance Manager at LCA

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OpportunitiesLocal Jobs FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Vacancy: Licensing and Compliance Manager Organisation: Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)Position: Licensing and Compliance ManagerReports To: Chief Licensing and Compliance OfficerClosing Date: 27 November 2026 About the Lesotho Communications Authority The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) is the regulatory body for the communications sector in Lesotho. Following the adoption of the Lesotho Telecommunications Policy of 1999, the Authority was established by an Act of Parliament in 2000. It currently operates under the Communications Act of 2012 to regulate Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), broadcasting, and postal services. LCA invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Licensing and Compliance Manager. Job Summary The Licensing and Compliance Manager is responsible for managing and regulating licensing processes, developing and implementing licensing frameworks for the communications sector, ensuring licensees’ compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, and overseeing the resolution of consumer complaints. The role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the sector through effective licensing, compliance monitoring, enforcement of regulatory frameworks, and protection of consumer interests. The Manager will also engage with industry stakeholders to ensure alignment with national and international regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Licensing Management Licence Issuance and Renewal: Oversee the end-to-end process of issuing, renewing, amending, suspending, and revoking licences in accordance with the law. Licence Terms and Conditions: Determine and develop the terms and conditions for the provision of licensed services and systems, and monitor adherence. Licensing Framework Implementation: Develop, implement, and update licensing frameworks to align with industry changes. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with licence applicants and holders, provide guidance on licensing requirements, and resolve queries. Licence Database Management: Ensure accurate maintenance of licensing records and databases for tracking licensees, renewals, and non-compliance. Licensing Fee Structure Management: Oversee the management of and adherence to licensing fee rules. Legal and Regulatory Guidance: Provide legal and regulatory guidance to licensees and applicants on matters related to communications regulation and compliance. Advice to Management: Advise and make recommendations to management on the award of licences. 2. Regulatory Compliance Oversight Compliance Monitoring: Plan, oversee, and conduct compliance monitoring and assessments to verify adherence to licence conditions and applicable laws. Enforcement Actions: Recommend appropriate enforcement actions or regulatory interventions for violations of legal and regulatory obligations. Compliance Enforcement Reporting: Prepare and submit comprehensive compliance enforcement reports to senior management. Regulatory Guidance: Provide regulatory guidance and support to internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure awareness of regulatory requirements. 3. Stakeholder Collaboration and Consumer Protection Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with relevant divisions to ensure coordinated compliance efforts and consumer protection. External Relations: Maintain strong professional relationships with licensees, industry stakeholders, and other relevant external ent