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Job Description

• Deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions aligned to business and user requirements.
• Contribute to technical design and architectural decisions, ensuring adherence to organisational standards.
• Apply coding standards, testing, and automation practices to improve reliability and reduce defects.
• Mentor and support project teams, building technical capability across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and practices for greater efficiency.
• Optimize system performance and resilience through proactive debugging, monitoring, and enhancements.
• Actively engage in agile delivery, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software solutions that meet stakeholder requirements and customer expectations; own outcomes for scope, quality, timelines, and cost.
• Govern adherence to the chosen SDLC (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid): planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Lead agile ways of working: set sprint goals, run/oversee ceremonies, clear impediments, and ensure predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
• Drive estimation quality, backlog prioritization with Product, and re-planning to adapt to changing requirements while protecting team focus.
• Ensure the team’s proficiency in core CS fundamentals (data structures/algorithms) and application within the frontend and services stacks.
• Manager solution and service design: architect, develop, and evolve microservices in containerized environments; ensure secure, scalable patterns.
• Institutionalize version control discipline, CI/CD, frequent incremental releases, automation, and effective work breakdown.
• Guide cloud-native design across multiple cloud platforms; leverage managed services where appropriate for full-stack delivery.
• Translate architecture requirements into actionable specifications; de-risk emerging technology adoption and ensure production readiness.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration (Product, QA, Platform/SRE, Security) and transparent stakeholder communication.
• Drive root-cause analysis, permanent fixes, and timely resolution of complex issues.
• Optimise pipelines, developer experience, and delivery workflows; introduce pragmatic innovation.
• Ensure solutions are customer-centred, value-adding, and aligned to business goals; measure outcomes, not only outputs.
• Enforce secure-by-design practices and compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, hire and onboard effectively, set clear goals and expectations, coach and mentor, run regular 1:1s and feedback loops, and foster an inclusive, psychologically safe culture (measures: engagement/eNPS, regrettable attrition, skills-matrix coverage, probation pass rate).
• Align roles and OKRs, plan squad capacity, conduct fair reviews and IDPs/PIPs, manage succession and growth, and remove delivery blockers (measures: sprint predictability/on-time delivery, throughput per FTE, performance distribution health, time-to-fill).

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degree or relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, TOGAF) will be advantageous.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable digital solutions.

Skills :

• Proficiency in entire Java technology stack backed by multiple projects and visible accomplishments
• Strong knowledge of telecom systems, protocols and industry standards (Preferred)
• Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and webservices
• Detailed knowledge of database management systems, SQL, and NoSQL databases
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering robust and scalable solution

Apply Before 10/07/2025

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Job Description

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job 

• The Head of Portfolio Delivery plays a critical role in translating business strategy into clear, measurable outcomes that support the execution of the business unit’s strategic objectives.
• This role is accountable for overseeing cross-functional delivery to ensure the successful implementation of approved enhancements, projects, and programmes.
• The vacant Portfolio Delivery role is specifically focused on driving MTN’s organisational transformation programmes and providing delivery support to the Commercial Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)
• Highly dynamic and fluctuating Telecommunications industry
• Highly competitive market with new and established competitors
• Fast moving industry

Legislative changes

• Changes in the global GSM and ICT market affects developments in future revenue environments
• Interdependency of systems and the need to understand other systems
• Changes in the business, will impact on the business plan, processes, and reporting
• High cross-functional dependency to deliver timeously
• Compliance requirements from MTN Group for the various disciplines that include planning, reporting, commissions management and revenue accounting and assurance

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

Strategic Portfolio Leadership

• Translate strategic intent into actionable and measurable portfolio deliverables aligned with business plans and budget commitments.
• Develop and maintain an integrated portfolio strategy and roadmap, incorporating cross-functional impacts and interdependencies across Technology, Business, Go-to-Market, Channels, Sales & Distribution, and other relevant areas.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to refine strategic approaches and ensure alignment with MTN’s overall objectives.

Portfolio Planning & Execution

• Facilitate the development of integrated programme and portfolio plans in partnership with business units and PMO delivery teams.
• Ensure delivery across Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Technical, Regulatory, Finance, and Procurement functions.
• Drive the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of approved projects and programmes using Agile or other agreed methodologies.
• Champion Agile practices within the PMO to enhance responsiveness and delivery efficiency. Mission/ Core purpose of the Job 1. Mission/ Core purpose of the Job The Head of Portfolio Delivery plays a critical role in translating business strategy into clear, measurable outcomes that support the execution of the business unit’s strategic objectives.
• This role is accountable for overseeing cross-functional delivery to ensure the successful implementation of approved enhancements, projects, and programmes.
• The vacant Portfolio Delivery role is specifically focused on driving MTN’s organisational transformation programmes and providing delivery support to the Commercial Operations team.

Sensitivity: Public MTNSA Human Resources 3

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to EPMO governance frameworks, legal and regulatory requirements, and compliance standards across all portfolio initiatives.
• Implement effective control measures to minimise business risks and ensure delivery integrity.
• Oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and execution across projects, programmes, and the portfolio.
• Ensure all PMO processes and deliverables reflect best practices and are aligned with MTN’s maturity level in portfolio and project management.

Resource & Financial Management

• Manage resource allocation and deployment to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, skillset requirements, and budget constraints.
• Monitor and optimise departmental budgets (Capex and Opex), ensuring financial visibility and alignment with business requirements.
• Oversee contract governance and ensure financial compliance across all programmes and projects.
• Facilitate post-implementation reviews and ensure financial reporting meets MTN SA guidelines.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes to enhance speed, quality, and profitability.
• Monitor technological, legal, and operational changes and adapt portfolio strategies accordingly.
• Implement portfolio evaluation measures to assess effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders on portfolio performance, risks, and resource constraints.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Define divisional KPAs and KPIs, cascade performance objectives, and manage talent development and succession planning.
• Promote a customer-centric culture and champion MTN’s brand values and leadership behaviours.
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders and ensure effective engagement across internal and external partners.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure alignment with Employment Equity objectives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• A 3-year Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution
• A post-graduate management qualification will be advantageous
• SAFe Agile Certification is an advantage
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner Status will be advantage
• ProgMP or MSP Practitioner Status will be advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in portfolio, programme, and project management within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, cross-functional delivery, and risk management.
• Broad experience with strategy execution and transformational change management best practice, and the principles behind Benefit Realisation Management
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience in managing transformation programmes and commercial operations delivery is highly advantageous.

Behaviours, Skills and competencies

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Portfolio & Programme Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Risk & Resource Management
• Financial Acumen
• Agile Leadership
• Change Management

People Development & Coaching

• Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)
• Responsibility towards:
• Internal: Business Units, PMO, Technology, Finance, Procurement, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience
• External: Outsourced Delivery Partners, Vendors, Regulatory Bodies

Apply Before 09/30/2025