What is ICASA Certification in South Africa?

The Republic of South Africa, abbreviated as “South Africa,” is located at the southernmost tip of the African continent. The administrative capital is Pretoria, the legislative capital is Cape Town, and the judicial capital is Bloemfontein.

With a total area of 1,219,090 square kilometers and a coastline of approximately 3,000 kilometers, most of the country experiences a tropical savanna climate. South Africa is divided into 9 provinces and has 278 local governments.

According to the 2023 South Africa population census, the total population of South Africa is 60.41 million, with English and Afrikaans being the common languages and Christianity being the predominant religion.

South Africa is the second-largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $377.7 billion in 2023. It is classified as a middle-income developing country and is also the most economically developed and industrialized nation in Africa.

Introduction to ICASA Certification

Wireless communication devices intended for export to the South African market must comply with ICASA certification. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is the official regulatory body under the Department of Communications, Broadcasting, and Postal Services of South Africa.

Scope of ICASA Certification for Products:

1. Large telecommunications systems  

2. Telecommunications network equipment  

3. Wireless paging devices  

4. Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) equipment  

5. Telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)  

6. Land-based sound broadcasting service transmitters  

7. Commercial amateur radio equipment  

8. Cordless telephone devices  

9. ADSL transceivers  

10. ISDN  

11. Cellular mobile phones and portable wireless devices  

12. Point-to-point digital fixed wireless systems  

13. Maritime wireless equipment and services  

It is important to note that ICASA certification can only be issued to locally registered companies in South Africa. Our company can provide local agency services. The following documents are required to apply for ICASA certification:  

1. Complete and valid test reports  

2. Internal and external product images  

3. Circuit diagrams  

4. User manuals  

5. Labels  

ICASA Label Requirements

Labels must include the following information:  

1. ICASA logo and the certificate number issued by ICASA  

2. The ICASA certificate number must conform to the following format: TA XXXX-YYYY, where:  

   (a) TA represents type approval  

   (b) XXXX is the year the type approval certificate was issued (e.g., 2024)  

   (c) YYYY is the sequential number issued by the authority.  

The aspect ratio of the entire ICASA label must be 1:2, for example, 5 mm x 10 mm.