Analyst - Commercial Management.Commercial Operations SA at MTN

Job Description

• The Commercial Analyst: Devices is a key support role within the Devices Organization at MTN South Africa, reporting to the Commercial Manager. This role contributes to the effective management of supplier relationships and supports MTN’s ambition to be the Most Favoured Partner in the South African market.
• The analyst is responsible for assisting in the execution and tracking of commercial elements within supplier contracts, including rebate and pricing support, to ensure competitive in-market pricing.
• The role also supports the delivery of core commercial objectives such as market share growth, customer experience excellence, and value extraction from supplier engagements through data analysis, reporting, and operational coordination.

Responsibilities

Partnership Support and Coordination

• Support the Commercial Manager in coordinating strategic partnerships across the MTN SA ecosystem.
• Assist in tracking partnership objectives and maintaining alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain records and dashboards for supplier engagements and partnership performance.

Supplier and OEM Engagement Support

• Assist in the implementation of the Supplier Engagement and Management Framework.
• Track OEM financial commitments and support the management of supplier funding budgets.
• Prepare reports and presentations for supplier reviews and internal meetings.

Value Creation Tracking

• Support the development and tracking of value creation initiatives with OEMs.
• Align OEM activities with the commercial calendar and assist in monitoring delivery timelines.
• Commercial Performance Monitoring
• Track and report on key commercial KPIs such as:
• OEM rebates earned vs Cost of Good Purchased
• Price elasticity

Vendor Funding and Compliance Support

• Ensure compliance with Supplier LOAs and assist with documentation and reporting.
• Support invoicing processes for marketing support, rebates, and pricing support.
• Assist in financial accruals, collections, and compliance tracking.

Planning and Forecasting Assistance

• Contribute to the integration of device-related inputs into the 3-Year Long Range Plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for planning.

Market and Product Insights

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity in the devices space.
• Support the introduction of new products by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business/ Commerce

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in performance analytics, operations intelligence, or business insights, ideally within telecoms or consumer electronics.
• Strong proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Power BI), data extraction, and Excel modelling.
• Understanding of devices business models, including vendor management and sales channels
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Apply Before 09/11/2025