Senior Specialist Foundation: Planning at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To ensure Vodacom Foundation is governed effectively and fulfils its public benefit obligations.
• To monitor operations in Africa to ensure internal governance standards are upheld and risks managed effectively.
• To report on governance matters to Foundation Board of Trustees and Foundation Audit & Risk Committee. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee Vodacom’s charitable activity to ensure compliance with the Group Charitable Donations Standard.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Influence effective governance across the network of Foundations, verify through assurance and report on progress to trustees (through the Audit & Risk Committee).
• Understand, monitor and manage risks to the Foundation and its charitable purpose.
• Manage arising incidents and crises.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal governance standards.
• Provide regular reporting on advocacy, fundraising, and communication performance.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience which includes experience in finance (budget management), project administration and planning environments.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience of working in governance, risk or compliance, with experience of executing such programmes for a company or charity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven track record in working collaboratively across countries. 

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 06 February 2026