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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

 

Provide regulatory advisory support to the Vodacom Group (“Vodacom” or “Group”) and Vodacom Group OpCos (“OpCos”), maximising expertise from the Vodafone external affairs, regulatory community, to achieve our strategy at Vodacom Group and OpCo level;Support OpCo teams to ensure that the local entities have the required licences and comply with the relevant regulatory requirements to operate; and Ensure all regulatory matters are reported and managed in accordance with the Group governance requirements and processes, delegation of authority, as well as Group Policies and Codes of Conduct. Your responsibilities will include:

 

Regulatory advisory support

Provide regulatory support to OpCos on key issues identified in annual Group External Affairs strategy and as requested, leveraging experts from Vodacom and Vodafone (focusing on the sharing of best practice to empower OpCo teams).Vodacom Group in-country representation with national, regional regulators (including sector-specific regulators, competition regulators and data protection authorities) to support Group and OpCo strategy and requirements.Be an active participant in Vodafone and Vodacom Regulatory community initiatives.

 

Licence and compliance requirements

Support OpCo regulatory and company secretarial teams to ensure that licences are in place and renewed on terms which are in the company’s interests.Support OpCo regulatory and company secretarial teams to ensure that all corporate legal requirements and registrations are in place.Highlight any risks to Vodacom Group, and support OpCos to ensure that risks are mitigated.Put in place a regulatory compliance programme, supporting the OpCos with their compliance and reporting requirements, including as required by Vodacom Group Compliance. 

 

Group regulatory governance and reporting

Ensure Vodacom Group interests are represented by the OpCos on all material issues and ensure that the OpCos understand and work in accordance with the Delegation of Authority and Public Policy Code of Conduct. In event of deviation, work with ME Group Public Policy and Regulatory to resolve as appropriate.Ensure that Vodacom Management (and Vodafone Management in accordance with the Delegation of Authority) are briefed on the value and risk of material regulatory issues.Provide all regulatory reports and information required by Vodacom Management and Vodafone Group.

Group-wide policies and strategies

Working with the Group Public Policy and Regulatory team, develop Group-wide policies and strategies, which can be used by Group and OpCo representation with key stakeholders and regulators.

Regulatory and External Affairs community and development programmes

Participate in and contribute to the Regulatory and broader External Affairs community and activities to ensure that we are leveraging the benefits of a global company with strong local roots, specifically in area of regulatory.Provide regulatory contribution to the External affairs initiatives and projects to increase understanding and build capability across the community, including coaching, training, presentations, workshops etc.

Strategy and new business regulatory support

Provide regulatory support to strategy and new business activities, including M&A activities, due diligences and assessments of opportunities.

Regional and sub-regional institutions engagement

Provide regulatory support on matters being worked on by regional and sub-regional institutions (i.e ITU, ATU, SADC, CRASA, COMESA, EAC, GSMA) to secure regulatory decisions and minimise risk.Vodacom Group representation with regional and sub-regional institutions as required.

Digital document management 

Ensure all reports and important documents are up to date and placed on the relevant digital management systems.The ideal candidate for this role will have:

 

Relevant degree in law, economics, compliance or a similar competencyPost-graduate degree in law, economics, compliance and/or business, advantageousProfessional certifications advantageous10+ years’ experience (including senior management experience) in telecoms, banking or related highly regulated industry i.e. similar socio-economic and security features dealing with regulation, government / public sector relationship building, etc.Core competencies, knowledge, and experience: Experience of senior leadership and management in a matrix organisation working with highly specialised experts.Significant experience and track record of managing strategic outreach with a diverse set of stakeholdersTrack record of identifying, monitoring and analysing policy and regulatory issues across African jurisdictions. Good understanding of policy and regulatory issues facing communication and financial service providers required.Excellent communication skills – written and verbalExperience executing cross-functional campaigns

 

 

Closing date for Applications: 22 July 2025. 

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus. 

 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.