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Manager – Cloud Engineer

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Job Description

• Deliver squad objectives within time-boxed sprints, ensuring timely and efficient execution of cloud initiatives.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Drive cloud infrastructure cost optimization, maximizing performance while staying within budget.
• Promote automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native development practices to streamline deployment and improve engineering efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security standards, protecting sensitive data and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Support and embed agile practices within the team, guiding the adoption of agile methodologies for improved collaboration and delivery.
• Maintain and exceed agreed-upon customer satisfaction levels through reliable, responsive engineering support.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to align cloud solutions with broader business needs

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Ensure architectural decisions support reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Deliver engineering outputs within time-boxed sprints, contributing to defined squad outcomes.
• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., compute, storage, networking) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Identify and resolve cloud-related incidents and problems efficiently.
• Promote automation in build, deployment, and operations using CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies and orchestration tools where applicable.
• Continuously improve delivery pipelines for performance, security, and reliability.
• Monitor and analyze cloud spend, identifying opportunities for savings while maintaining performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement cost-saving measures, including rightsizing, reserved instances, and automation.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, encryption, access control).
• Implement security best practices such as zero-trust architecture, vulnerability management, and logging.
• Support internal audits and risk management initiatives related to cloud infrastructure.
• Support the adoption of Agile and DevOps practices within squads and across the engineering function.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and developers to align engineering delivery with sprint goals.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain and exceed defined service levels for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Act on feedback to continuously improve engineering services and user experience.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets agreed service-level agreements (SLAs) and performance benchmarks.
• Build strong relationships with business units, architecture teams, and vendors to ensure alignment and effective delivery.
• Translate technical issues and opportunities into business-relevant language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Keep abreast of cloud technologies and evaluate their relevance to the organization.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards, frameworks, and reusable assets.
• Recommend improvements to enhance system performance, security, or usability

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology or related field preferred   
• Relevant certification in data engineering or cloud platforms (Preferred)

Experience:

• At least 5-8 years of experience working in cloud engineering or related role
•  Experience in cloud security, compliance, and monitoring best practices
• Experience in implementing Agile methods or frameworks within an organization.

Skills :

• Proficiency in programming languages such as python, Java, or Scala
• Proficient with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (eg: Docker, Kubernetes)
• In-depth experience with automation tools (e.g.; Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Iac) tools and practices
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, and compliance framework (eg GDPR ,SOC2) 

Senior Manager – ESG Impact and Reporting

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Job Description

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.  

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA. 

 As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us! 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Live Y’ello 

• Lead with Care 
• Can-do with Integrity 
• Collaborate with Agility 
• Serve with Respect 
• Act with Inclusion 

The shifting geo-political and global economic environment has impacted on Africa, and MTN seeks to position itself as a leading Pan African brand. This requires intensified reputation management amidst some uncertainties and an increased competitive intensity across all markets in which MTN operates. The Group’s Sustainability & Corporate Affairs function under which this role falls must therefore ensure the successful delivery in the context of:

• An ever-changing public policy environment
• Rapidly changing ICT environment
• Complex and rapid evolution of technology and regulation 
• Macro-social and political climate intricacies of our operating environment 
• The geographic complexity of MTN’s footprint across Africa and the Middle East
• Need to balance the needs of various stakeholder groups against each other
• Importance of getting to know and understand stakeholder expectations and issues and in fully responding 
• Interdependencies between public and private sector 
• Issues – such as trust, stakeholder relationships and perceptions of the difference a company make in country – are turning into hard metrics with consequence
• Need to continuously innovate the way business is conducted
• Dynamic and fast changing organisational requirements
• Growing pressure from stakeholders for disclosure and transparency 

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager: ESG Impact & Reporting will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Lead relevant stakeholder engagement with various teams to align strategic reporting efforts with disclosure priorities, goal setting, and programmatic development.
• Implement the Group’s ESG transparency & disclosure procedures, and mechanisms.
• Deliver MTN’s suite of ESG reports and publications in alignment with international standards, incorporating UN SDG contribution and True Value assessment (reports include Sustainability, Transparency, GRI, UNGC, CDP etc.).
• Enhancing MTN’s ESG performance across various indexes and ratings agencies, including Sustainalytics, MSCI, FTSE, Bloomberg, S&P Global and others – through gap assessments, intervention development and continuous performance tracking.
• Enhance and monitor the Group’s overall ESG performance indicators and setting up of continuous assurance process working with Group Internal Audit & Forensics.
• Ensure ESG Index linked to Short-Term and Long-Term incentives are tracked and audited on a periodical basis.
• Responding to ESG Investor queries and support reporting requirements working with Group Investor Relations.
• Support investment teams in their engagement with external stakeholders on ESG and Impact matters, including assisting with due diligence assessments.
• Implement, and oversee ESG knowledge and data management processes, systems, and database.
• Implement ESG learning modules and programmes for management, staff, and suppliers to entrench ESG into the culture of the organisation.
• Ensure MTN’s monthly and quarterly reporting to Group Board, Social and Ethics Committee and Executive Committee and other management reporting.
• Benchmark disclosure practices, conduct ESG gap analyses, and make recommendations for enhancements in policies, programs, and disclosure.
• Work cross functionally to engage, track, and advise on a broad set of ESG topics with related KPIs and deliverables.
• Translate ESG issues into compelling narratives for issue briefs, status reports and other communications.
• Co participate in shaping the external narrative on complex social impact and responsibility topics, partnering with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Track emerging ESG developments and market intelligence of strategies in order to address them across the business and their impact on global impact strategy.
• Maintain visibility throughout the broader organization on the ESG and Impact performance of the business and portfolio as well as serve as the business advocate internally for communicating this key value.

Key Deliverables

• ESG Suite of Reports & Publications aligned to international standards
• Continuous ESG Disclosure Mechanisms
• ESG Data Management System & Analysis
• ESG Research and Analysis
• ESG learning modules & programmes

Role Dependencies

• Working across functions, businesses, and markets
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
• Accuracy and detailed orientated
• Timely recommendations for decision-making and rapid response
• Working closely with Group Investor Relations, Finance & Tax on reporting suite

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Business Management, Data Analysis, or equivalent field. 
• Postgraduate degree
• Masters/MBA advantageous
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role

Experience:

• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry/ area of specialisation   
• Relevant sector, industry, or area of specialisation experience (understanding emerging markets advantageous).
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization would be advantageous.
• Experience with ESG reporting standards and frameworks, e.g., SASB, GRI, TCFD, and experience producing ESG reporting and disclosures content for a global audience and different stakeholders.
• Strong command of the ESG subject matter and landscape and able to demonstrate sector expertise.

Competencies:

• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognise corporate opportunities
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Results Achiever
• Relationship Builder
• Innovative Value Creator
• Operationally Astute

Other:

• Regional and international travel may be required
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to communicate in French and other African languages would be advantageous

Manager – Functional Analyst

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Job Description

• Deliver clean, well-structured, and efficient code that meets technical and business requirements while adhering to security, performance, and quality standards.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of system architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and work closely with product owners, designers, and QA to ensure aligned and timely product delivery.
• Guide and support junior engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge transfer to uplift team capability and performance.
• Lead in solving complex technical challenges and continuously explore and apply new tools, frameworks, or methods to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Ensure technical documentation is up to date and aligned with internal standards, contributing to governance, audit readiness, and maintainability.
• Business needs are accurately captured, analyzed, and translated into actionable requirements that guide solution development across teams.
• Deliver consistent value through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure business analysis frameworks, methodologies, and best practices are implemented and continuously improved
• Contribute to informed business decisions, with data-backed insights that support strategic objectives and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with business, product, and technology teams, ensuring requirements are feasible, aligned, and integrated into project plans.
• Business analysis activities actively support the achievement of broader business goals, including digital transformation, efficiency, and customer-centric outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and manage business and functional requirements across product and platform initiatives.
• Ensure traceability and alignment of requirements from business need to delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, solution architects, and development teams to ensure business needs are translated into scalable digital solutions.
• Support solution validation through testing support, feedback loops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate backlog grooming, prioritization, and sprint planning alongside product owners.
• Ensure clarity of user stories, acceptance criteria, and readiness for development.
• Lead and mentor a team of functional analysts, fostering a high-performance, agile culture.
• Identify skill gaps, provide coaching, and manage performance effectively.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency, shared understanding, and alignment.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, translating needs and constraints effectively.
• Continuously improve functional analysis practices, templates, and toolkits.
• Champion lean and digital ways of working, streamlining business processes where possible.
• Analyze data to identify trends, support decision-making, and measure the impact of functional analysis efforts.
• Contribute to product performance reviews and retrospectives with meaningful insights.
• Ensure documentation, version control, and audit trail of business requirements are maintained.
• Adhere to internal governance frameworks, change control processes, and security standards.
• Improve and drive high performance and delivery across product teams.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Experience:
• Experience- 5-8 years
• Technical background and understanding of APIs, Microservices advantageous

Skills :

• Presentation and negotiation skills- Providing feedback to stakeholders on optimal solution
• Delivery Focused
• Proven experience working in Agile delivery environments, supporting cross-functional teams and driving backlog refinement and prioritization.
• Strong background in digital transformation, enterprise platforms, and customer-centric product development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions through collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Experience leading business analysis practices and developing standards, frameworks, and toolkits.
• Exposure to working with data and analytics teams, contributing to insight-driven decision-making.

Graduate – Employment Law & Employee Relations Human Resources

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Job Description

MTN SA is an Operating Company (Opco) of MTN Group. MTN SA HR is governed by MTN Group’s policies, framework and methodologies. MTN SA is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity. The EL & ER Graduate, must therefore assist and support in ensuring the successful delivery in context of:

• An expertise-based multicultural organisation
• A dynamic and evolving field of Telecommunications
• Revolutionary workforce practices which are bringing together global labour markets
• Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across MTN SA
• Achievement of top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes
• Dynamic legal and regulatory environment
• Convergence in markets and exploration of non-traditional revenue streams requiring complex interpretation and structuring
• Evolving industry sector constantly presenting new challenges and opportunities to the core businesses
• Rapid horizontal and vertical expansion of MTN SA, in terms of size, products, customers and geographic distribution

Responsibilities

KeyDeliverables

The EL & ER Graduate will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Key Responsibilities

The EL and ER Graduate will have the following responsibilities –

• Assist in the development and implementation of employee relations strategies and initiatives 
• Work closely with HR professionals to support employee related queries, processes and investigations
• Draft written responses to employee complaints or queries under supervision
• Assist in monitoring compliance with internal ER processes and external regulatory requirements
• Support the preparation of legal documents, evidence bundles and internal communications relating to ER cases
• Contribute to the creation of ER knowledge content (FAQs, process guides, ER toolkits, training materials, etc)
• Analyse employee feedback and help maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace culture
• Support the EL & ER team in handling employee relations matters including disciplinary processes, grievances and performance management issues
• Participate in dispute resolution efforts by attending and contributing in conciliations, arbitrations and mediations at relevant dispute resolution tribunals on behalf of MTN SA
• Assist in documenting and tracking case files and maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
• Help conduct investigations and prepare summaries and reports under the guidance of senior team members
• Assist in the interpretation and application of the relevant labour legislation as it applies to each unique scenario
• Support the development and delivery of EL & ER training sessions and resources for line managers and employees
• Participate in policy reviews and updates to ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices
• Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends in employee relations cases and support proactive EL & ER strategies
• Assist with data collection for reporting to EL & ER stakeholders
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives focused on employee engagement, wellbeing, and workplace culture
• Build relationships across departments to promote open communication and early resolution of workplace concerns

Key Attributes

The EL and ER Graduate must have the following attributes – 

• Proactive
• Positive attitude
• Empathetic
• Adaptability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion is essential
• A genuine interest in employee relations and a desire to build a career in EL & ER / HR
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Organized, proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) employment legislation and HR best practices
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of 3-year tertiary degree (specialization in Labour Relations / Labour Law / Human Resources / Paralegal / Legal Secretary as appropriate)

Competencies and Functional Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of processes in the CCMA, Bargaining Council, Superior Courts including Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court
• Ability to read and review documents in legal processes
• Computer Literacy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, 
• Good reporting and presentation skills
• Resilience and the ability to manage pressure in sensitive situations

About Us

About MTN South Africa

Launched in 1994, MTN South Africa is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.

Specialist – Contract Management

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Job Description

2. Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)

Create and conclude standardized agreements for designated MTN business units and negotiating same under the supervision of the Senior Manager Commercial Legal dedicated to the designated business unit.Provide legal support for the Products environment in the development of product terms and conditions and ad hoc Legal requirements from the designated business unit.Monitor execution of contract milestones as stipulated in various agreements.Monitor contract life cycle and ensure that expiring contracts are renewed on time before they expire, where applicable. Provide inputs into agreement models for the designated business units such as requested from time to time by the responsible Senior Manager: Commercial Legal.Legal and contract support for Ad Hoc projects for the designated business unitsProtect MTN against Legal risk by identifying and highlighting risks to appropriate stakeholders within business such as Legal, Management and/or Executive Management.

Responsibilities

 Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for creating, negotiating and concluding of Customer Agreements

• Preparing the required standard contracts once instruction received from the respective business area.
• Providing contract support to the designated business units.
• Analyse contract issues and legal risk once contract negotiations ensue and liaise with the different internal business units/stakeholders (including Senior Manager: Commercial Legal) to mitigate the legal risk or to provide business feedback to the Customer or service provider.
• Drive the finalisation and conclusion of agreements once it has been provided to the Customer or service provider and escalate to responsible Senior Manager: Commercial Legal where necessary.
• Report on Agreements status on a monthly basis
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.
•  Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company.
• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.
• Developing and/or amending contract management processes, guidelines and governance frameworks
• reporting,
• Liaising with suppliers/business partners to drive performance and compliance with key performance indicators and service level agreements,
• Providing contract management and administration functions to support the delivery of project/command objectives.

       Responsible for all EBU Fixed Line Tender reviews and support

• Attend to all NDA requirements attached to tenders received ensuring the proper policies are followed in terms of NDA’s and escalate in
• time where the opportunity might be at risk due to policy.
• Liaise with all appropriate internal stakeholders in order to address all Legal and contract issues relating to the tenders.
• Escalate or advise if deadlines are not achievable for appropriate action to be taken.

Establishes appropriate relationships with internal stakeholders in the various business units in order to conclude agreements.

• Build strong long-term relationships with various stakeholders in the different business units who impacts on contracting to ensure proper support and feedback in the contract negotiation phase.
• Develop a proper high-level understanding of the environment and technologies and appropriate agreement structures in order to provide general contract/legal advice on the proper contracting models to be followed.
• Provide inputs ii terms of processes which can be enhanced in order to conclude contracts in a speedy and efficient way.
• Report on all matters where proper policy has not been followed

Context: 

• Highly sensitive and confidential nature of work undertaken – requires stringent legal regulation.
• Exposure to corporate and government entities
• New business development and growing need for the provision of legal and risk related advice
• Regulatory environment (collaboration with regulatory advisors)
• Competition laws
• Changes in corporate behavior
• Rapid growth of the company
• Rapid growth of product and services
• Insurance environment, within and outside of SA
• More than 80% of a company’s business relationships governed by contracts

Key Performance Areas:

reporting

• Prepare monthly reports for submission to management.
• Report on potential commercial risks that could arise and the appropriate mitigation plan developed

Customer Satisfaction

• Build and maintain solid relationships with all customers – internal and external.
• Understand customer needs and requirements and tailor service delivery accordingly.
• Ensure customer needs and requirements are satisfied by employing the appropriate systems, processes and procedures
• Adopt a proactive approach to prevent problems from arising in the future.
• Identify trends and patterns pertaining to customer requests and needs and filter this information appropriately to continually improve all aspects of service delivery. 

Creativities: (improvement/innovation inherent)

• Identify trends and standards to recommend improvements on current contracts
• Look for creative ways to minimize risk 
• Look for ways to close a deal and mitigate “deal breakers”
• Continuous development and improvement of standard documentation and processes – i.e. looking at efficiencies and streamlining.
• Proactive research and speedy communication of results and recommendations to the relevant areas to build a competitive advantage
• Negotiate best possible deals in line with business strategies.
• Network extensively and build and maintain relationships (internal and external)
• Proactively encourage and maintain relationships
• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise
• Build professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the organization

Qualifications

4. Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:LLBExperience:Min of 3 years of commercial drafting experience in a reputable law firm or as a proprietorExperience in telecommunications advantageousCommercial / technical and/or further legal qualification will be an advantageExperience in handling and negotiating.

5. Training

Training:Basic GSM TechnologyCompliance issues specific to the telecoms industryMTNSA’s systems and PPP’sProducts and service

About Us

About MTN South Africa

Launched in 1994, MTN South Africa is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.

General Manager – Risk and Compliance Sanctions and Export Controls

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Job Description

MTN is operating in a complex and ever-changing business environment. This role will provide robust 2^nd line assurance of the MTN business operating in, as well as being managed from, the MTN UAE office, as well as the MTN business in the region. There are currently ongoing operations in Afghanistan, Iran and Sudan, a fast-growing wholesale, sea cable and fibre operation, as well as MTN Group’s central Global Sourcing and Supply Chain (GSSC) operation, both head quartered in Dubai. The role will work with respective management teams in building a risk and compliance culture in the operations, through the Group R&C frameworks. 

The role will also design, build, and operate a Partner and Trade Compliance (PTC) function within MTN Group Risk and Compliance. This is a strategically important function in three key areas; 

1. provide assurance that MTN’s key Business Partners as well as MTN itself are operating in accordance with regulations and expectations in the areas of ABC, Conflicts of Interest, Data Privacy, Economic Sanctions, Embargoes, Export Controls, and ESG (Subject Areas); 
2. act as a subject matter expert function and adviser in the areas of Economic Sanctions, Embargoes and Export Control; and 
3. be a single point of contact in managing MTN responses to Business Partner’s Subject Area Questionnaires. 

The Partner and Trade Compliance (PTC) function will work for MTN Group Manco and all OpCos towards the successful design, implementation, and embedment of an adequate PTC framework intended to assure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and requirements in the Subject Areas. This PTC framework shall in the MTN ecosystem be applied to MTN Group and its Group functions, MTN OpCos, entities majority owned by MTN such as FinCo, FibreCo and similar entities (to the extent MTN Group has management control).

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organisation. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. 

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Live Y’ello

•     Lead with Care

•     Can-do with Integrity

•     Collaborate with Agility

•     Serve with Respect

•     Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities

The GM: Region, Partner and Trade Compliance will work towards the following objectives:

• Provide Group R&C 2nd line assurance on MTN OpCos in the region, currently MTN Afghanistan, MTN Irancell (high-level oversight), MTN Sudan, as well as MTN GlobalConnect and GSSC.
• Provide Group R&C 2nd line assurance on the Middle East Exit announced by MTN Group Aug 2020.
• Provide Group R&C 2nd line assurance on separation and other mega-projects as directed by management.
• Design an MTN Group wide, adequate and effective Partner and Trade Compliance framework for second line assurance of MTN compliance in the Subject Areas to be operationalised and rolled out to all MTN OpCos. This will be done in accordance with MTN Group Compliance Methodology and includes enabling a Compliance Universe, Compliance Risk Management Plans, Monitoring and Testing of controls.
• Be the Center of Excellence and Advisory officer to MTN Group Manco and all OpCos in all Subject Areas owned by Risk and Compliance. Act as cross-functional collaborative coordinator with the functional owners of the other Subject Areas, such as Conflict of Interest, ESG, etc to strive for MTN having a comprehensive best industry practice aligned approach
• Ensure and follow up on MTN awareness and accountability in Subject Areas owned by Group R&C by training and awareness sessions, oversight and monitoring
• Be the subject matter expert on sanctions and embargoes, international export controls, cross-border trade regulations, implementation of relevant export control business processes, and international export compliance.
• Be the focal point in the response to incoming Business Partner Compliance Questionnaires on Subject Areas. As such, represent MTN and coordinate the MTN response to inquiries from MTN Business Partners.
• Create and manage a program in requesting key Business Partners to respond to MTN Compliance Questionnaires on Subject Areas as well as initiate and oversee assessments of Business Partners’ Compliance Programs in Subject Areas, reviewing their adequacy and effectiveness
• Perform Sanctions and Export Control advisory Key Business Areas and Key Projects (Hyperscalers, cloud-based platform marketplaces, Hub & Spoke Delivery models, SAS, etc)
• Provide key Sanctions and Export Control regulation monitoring, Sanctions and Export Control risk analysis and Sanctions screening
• Be an MTN internal service provider of Due Diligence and Background checks of Business Partners and individuals (IAFS investigations and Supplier onboarding excluded)

Key Deliverables

• Partner and Trade Compliance Framework that is adequate and effective
• Group strategy on MTN Sanctions and Export Control position and risk appetite
• Business Partner Compliance Program with Questionnaires and Monitoring Methodology
• Updated and documented policies and procedures in Subject Areas owned by R&C
• Increased awareness on Partner and Trade Compliance initiatives and Subject Areas
• Effective handling of incoming Business Partner Questionnaires in Subject Areas
• Sanctions and Export Control Risk Matrix
• Reporting as required to Group ExCo, Group ERMCO, Group Compliance Steerco, and Group Risk,     Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee

Role Dependencies

• Active and timely support from the MTN Policy Owners in Subject Areas
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy
• Understanding of the relevant legal environments
• Timely decision making and reporting
• Alignment of OpCo and Group risk and compliance initiatives
• Good communication and collaboration with Group Manco Executives and OpCo ExCo members as well as CxO levels in separated FinCo and FibreCo entities, as applicable

Qualifications

Education:

• Recognized 4-year tertiary degree in Law / Audit/ Risk Management
• Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters/PhD) will be an advantage
• International certification in Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics, AML, or similar area among the Subject Areas will be an advantage
• Admitted attorney / advocate / auditor will be an advantage
• Fluent in English, if coupled with French and/or Arabic will be an advantage 

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in area of specialisation (cf. Subject Areas); with experience in supervising others 
• Working in a medium to large international organization 
• Working across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
• Analytical work with high importance of accuracy 

Capabilities:

• Analytical Thinker, Problem Solver, Operational Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager 
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Other:

• Regional and International travel obligations

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