MTN Group Limited entered the telecommunications scene at the dawn of South Africa’s democracy, in 1994. In 1998, we began our expansion by acquiring licences in Rwanda, Uganda and Swaziland. Since then, we continued to grow, with a view of bringing world-class telecommunications and digital services to markets across Africa and the Middle East. Through ou...
Minimum 4-year degree in Development Financing, Economics, International Relations, Political Studies, Diplomacy, or related fields.
Postgraduate degree
Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years senior management experience or more
Minimum 3 years Relevant sector/industry/area of specialisation (understanding DFIs and emerging markets advantageous)
Experience working in a medium to large organization
Demonstrable experience of working in 2 or more countries in Africa and the Middle East, as well as in or with multilateral and/or development financing institution
Stakeholder management development and implementation experience
Competencies:
Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognise corporate opportunities
Excellent programme/ project management and communication skills
Strategy Formulator, Decisive Problem Solver, Innovative Value Creator
Culture and Change Champion, Inspiring People Leader, Relationship Builder
Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
Other:
Regional and international travel will be required
Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in French and other African languages would be advantageous
Understanding and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
Understanding of the regional and global financial and governance architectures
Responsibility towards:
Key customers: MTN Group Board, Group President & CEO, Group Executive Committee, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officers, Group General Manager: Stakeholder Management, Opco CEOs, Manco Divisions, business, functional and platform businesses.
Key stakeholders: Continental and regional bodies, Development Financing Institutions, Host nations governments, Industry and Private Sector Bodies, the Diplomatic Corps etc.
Key suppliers: Government and stakeholder relations consultancies, Resource Mobilisation Agencies, Market Intelligence and Research Agencies.
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