Job Vacancies at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To define and execute Vodacom Group’s enterprise data vision and strategy, enabling the organisation to become a data‑first enterprise by 2030 through the creation, scaling and adoption of high‑quality data products, strong governance, and embedded data‑driven decision‑making across all markets and Group functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Define and Execute the Group Enterprise Data Strategy

• Define and own the Vodacom Group Enterprise Data Strategy, aligned to the Data‑First 2030 ambition and broader Group strategy.
• Establish enterprise data priorities, roadmaps and investment themes across markets and Group functions.
• Provide strategic guidance and decision ownership on data value pools, monetisation opportunities and value‑realisation frameworks.

Establish and Scale Enterprise Data Products and Platforms

• Drive the productisation of data products to enable reuse and scalable consumption across markets and Group services.
• Partner with Technology and Data Infrastructure teams to ensure robust, secure and modern data platforms underpin enterprise data delivery.
• Ensure discoverability, quality, adoption and lifecycle management of data products across the organisation.

Embed Data Governance, Compliance and Trust

• Partner with Data Governance to ensure compliance with data governance, quality and regulatory frameworks across all markets.
• Provide leadership on responsible data usage, ensuring Data Products are managed ethically, securely and in line with regulatory expectations.
• Act as a senior escalation point for enterprise data risks, balancing innovation with compliance and trust.

Drive Data‑Driven Culture, Adoption and Executive Alignment

• Enable a data‑first culture by improving data literacy, fluency and decision‑making capability across the organisation.
• Engage and align senior executives, market leadership teams and key stakeholders on data strategy, priorities and outcomes.
• Represent Vodacom Group in external forums, partner engagements and industry discussions related to enterprise data and data‑driven innovation.

Lead the Group Data Operating Model and Capability

• Design, establish and evolve the Group Data Function, including operating model, ways of working and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and lead a high‑performing enterprise data capability, developing talent, leadership depth and succession pipelines.
• Define and track data maturity, adoption and value KPIs across operating companies and Group functions.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, Actuarial Science or a related quantitative field (essential).
• 10+ years’ experience in Data and Analytics.
• MBA or postgraduate business qualification is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in data management (e.g. DAMA CDMP), cloud platforms, or data governance frameworks are beneficial.
• Previous work experience in Telecoms/Banks/ Technology industries. 

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Deep knowledge of enterprise data strategy, data architecture, data governance frameworks, and data product management.
• Strong understanding of modern data platform technologies including cloud-native data lakes, lakehouses, data mesh and data fabric concepts.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and awareness of data engineering, MLOps and AI/ML deployment patterns.
• Familiarity with data cataloguing, metadata management and data quality tooling (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Apache Atlas).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data investments into measurable business value and ROI.
• Ability to lead, inspire and develop cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams across diverse cultural and organisational contexts.
• Knowledge agile methodology and ways of working.

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: 30 October 2026.  

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• An exciting opportunity exists within an innovative Fintech team who serve the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) industry. As part of the broader Vodacom Financial Services team guided by our financial inclusive strategy, we are looking for an experienced Portfolio or Product Manager to own our Unsecured Lending Business Term Advance product across the value chain through client insights, product enhancements, stakeholder engagement, and to be accountable for product profitability and overall performance.  
• You will also own the Unsecured SME Lending product and marketplace strategy and execution under the VodaLend brand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Business Term Advance product day to day to deliver product performance and profitability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning Marketing, Sales, IT, and CX to scale the product so that the year-on-year growth targets are achieved;
• Own the execution of the Unsecured Business Lending marketplace. 
• Create new features to enhance the VodaLend business value proposition and to ensure requisite scale is achieved.
• Identify and manage potential third party product partners and negotiate commercial positions with them.
• Provide insights to the broader team around innovation and developments within the Business Lending and Fintech industry, and setup business cases for evaluation on new ideas.
• Daily, weekly and monthly product performance reports and occasional presentations to senior management team.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric essential.
• Relevant 3 or 4 year Business degree essential.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the Product development essential.
• Fintech or Business Lending experience preferred.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Prior Business Lending product design and development experience is essential.
• A detailed knowledge understanding of a the fast-paced fintech lending industry is essential.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements essential.

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: 30 October 2026.  

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Responsible for defining and executing the Vodacom Group HR Services Africa Strategy across the Africa footprint in alignment with the Vodacom Group People Strategy, Vodafone Group HR priorities and business objectives.
• The role leads Digital HR Transformation, Employee Experience, HR Services operating model evolution and delivery of Brilliant Basics across payroll, HR systems, HR data, analytics, governance and compliance.
• As a member of the Vodacom Group HR Leadership Team (HRLT), the role partners with Vodafone Group, VOIS and Market HR teams to create a scalable, efficient, compliant and increasing digital HR Services organisation that delivers an exceptional Employee Experience and enables business performance across Vodacom Group Africa.

Your responsibilities will include:

HR Services Strategy and Operating Model

• Define and drive the Vodacom Group HR Services Africa Strategy in alignment with the Vodacom Group People Strategy, Vodafone Group priorities and business requirements.
• Lead the evolution of the HR Services operating model across the Africa footprint to ensure scalability, standardisation, operational effectiveness and service excellence.
• Drive synergy, optimisation and consistency across Vodacom markets.
• Ensure alignment between Group HR, Market HR teams, Vodafone Group and VOIS.
• Represent HR Services Africa within Group, Vodafone and VOIS governance forums.

Digital HR Transformation and Employee Experience

• Lead the Digital HR Transformation agenda across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive the simplification, standardisation, digitisation and automation of HR processes across Vodacom Group.
• Drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), self-service and digital solutions.
• Create a streamlined, simple and effective employee journey from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Drive continuous improvement in Employee Experience through employee insights, feedback and innovation.

Brilliant Basics, Compliance and Governance

• Ensure delivery of Brilliant Basics across HR Services.
• Provide executive oversight of payroll, HR systems, HR data, reporting and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, audit, policy and governance requirements.
• Drive effective controls, risk management and operational resilience across HR Services.
• Ensure sustainable and consistent service performance across all Vodacom markets.

Data, Analytics, Partnerships and Insight

• Drive the HR Data, Analytics and Insights Strategy across Vodacom Group.
• Enable data-led decision making through trusted reporting, analytics and workforce insights.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Vodafone Group, VOIS, Market HR teams and Centres of Expertise.
• Leverage service measures and employee insights to improve business outcomes and Employee Experience.
• Ensure alignment between Group priorities, market requirements and global initiatives.

HR Services Leadership and Capability

• Lead and develop the Group HR Services Africa leadership team.
• Build future-fit capability across HR Services.
• Drive high performance, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Create an environment that encourages innovation, growth and employee engagement.
• Contribute as a member of the Vodacom Group HR Leadership Team (HRLT).

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant Degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, Management or related field.
• 8-10 Years experience in HR leadership, HR transformation or HR Services leadership roles.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen

• Strategic leadership and execution in a complex multi-country environment.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and governance forums.

HR Transformation and Employee Experience

• Experience leading HR transformation, operating model redesign and digital enablement.
• Strong understanding of Employee Experience, service design and change management.
• Knowledge of emerging HR technologies, AI and automation.

HR Services and Shared Services Leadership

• Experience leading HR Services, HR Operations, Shared Services or Global Business Services environments.
• Experience operating across multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of service management and continuous improvement.

HR Systems, Data and Governance

• Strong understanding of HR systems, HR data, analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll governance, controls, risk management and audit requirements.
• Experience leveraging data and insights to support decision making.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management

• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and collaboration skills.
• Experience working across matrix organisations.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships across business functions and external partners.

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: 03 November 2026.  

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Drive AWS cloud adoption, revenue growth, and customer success across Vodacom Business customer segments. The role combines cloud technical expertise, commercial acumen, and sales execution to position AWS solutions that address customer business outcomes.
• The incumbent will work closely with AWS, Solution Architects, Account Managers, and customers to identify, qualify, develop, and close opportunities across cloud migration, modernization, data & analytics, AI/ML, security, storage, compute, and managed cloud services.
• The role is responsible for driving AWS Annual Contract Value (ACV), consumption revenue growth, pipeline conversion, customer adoption, and long-term cloud value realization while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide cloud sales and support to Vodacom Business sales teams and customers.
• Lead AWS discovery workshops, solution presentations, assessments, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts.
• Develop compelling cloud business cases focused on ROI, TCO reduction, agility, innovation, and business outcomes.
• Support AWS opportunity qualification, proposal development, and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Collaborate with AWS Solution Architects, AWS account teams, Product Management, and customer stakeholders.
• Drive migrations, modernization, cloud-native application development, security, data, and AI opportunities.
• Drive revenue generating sales initiatives and pathways for route-to-market to support the execution of the product strategy nationally.
• Design and drive programmes than enable interconnected offers to enable customers to have a joined up and more effortless experience when consuming Vodacom products.
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform product development, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives.
• Assist the Account Managers in assessing cost requirements for the related product sales.

Channel Development and Sales Revenue Growth

• Own and deliver the product GTM Strategy for the Value Propositions.
• Develop, maintain and deliver technical sales collateral and training programs for the broader sales and account teams.
• Gather and analyse customer feedback and market trends to evolve the GTM propositions.
• Focus on increasing net sales revenue within each segment practice and channel across the Product catalogue.  
• Deliver profitable revenue growth across the product portfolio.
• Partner with sales teams to set annual targets according to agreed product business plans to ensure profitability and the delivery of margin.
• Deliver against the annual product business plans; sales cadence and pipeline management. 

Stakeholder Management

• Managing Stakeholders: Strategic management of stakeholders to achieve success in the market. Builds collaborative partnerships and alliances for market success.
• Assist Sales Executives, Hunters and Account Managers in identifying and scoping of sales leads for related Vodacom products.
• Engage with Vodacom Business internal departments (Customer Solutions, Products and Services, Regional Heads, Technical Specialists, Service Fulfilment Team) to confirm that the proposed solution can be supported.
• Provide specialised and technical support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives
• Develop and maintain key account relationships with channel partners, ensuring that channel partners are aligned to the customer experience expectations and to the sales partner strategy framework.
• Manage the multiple internal & external stakeholders across the landscape.

What's in it for you

• 3 year's Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent - Technical
• Postgraduate qualifications (Desirable)
• 5+ years of Technology Sales, Cloud Sales, or Solution Sales experience.
• Proven experience driving cloud revenue growth.
• Experience working with enterprise customers and complex sales cycles.
• Experience in cloud migration and modernization engagements.

High level understanding of:

• Cloud, Cyber Security & Managed Services
• IOT

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Business development skills – unlocking the opportunity based on customers’ business requirements.
• Extensive experience in telecoms/IT design with proven technical co-ordination.
• Experience in change management in a technological context.
• Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills.
• A self-starter with a determination to succeed, balanced with appropriate tact and diplomacy.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to lead in high-growth, high-uncertainty environments.
• Ability to work in an international and distributed virtual team.
• Excellent Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact at Director level.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests. 

Behavioural Competencies 

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering excellent service
• Accountability: seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Collaboration: Actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partners
• Resilience: Actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindset
• Flexibility: uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)
• People Management: Ensure team work together to deliver on their responsibilities creating accountability and ownership  
• Organizational Savvy: Demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business/ Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategy.

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: 04 November 2026.