General Manager - Digital Technology and Operations.Commercial Legal at MTN Group

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Law, Technology Law, AI Governance, Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Legal Drafting, Strategic Planning, ICT Transactions, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

MTN operates in a fast evolving environment with increasing complexity across: • Rapid advances in AI, cloud services, hyperscale platforms and digital ecosystems • Complex geographic, legal, regulatory and political landscapes across Africa and the Middle East • Heightened competition, rapid market disruption and accelerated digital transformation • Rising expectations from customers, suppliers, partners and shareholders • Increasing regulatory scrutiny around data, digital services, cyber security and AI • The Group’s strategic ambition to evolve into a Digital Operator and Technology Provider This role ensures that commercial legal strategy, governance and execution keep pace with new technology, enable MTN’s strategic objectives, and mitigate legal risk across diverse markets. Values (Our Culture) We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA. As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. Live Y’ello - Lead with Care - Can-do with Integrity - Collaborate with Agility - Serve with Respect - Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities

The General Manager leads and manages all commercial legal activities across MTN's digital, technology, and operational environments. This role serves as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership, ensuring strategic objectives are met while mitigating legal risks in a complex, multi-jurisdictional landscape.