Senior Manager - Artificial Intelligence Information Security at MTN Group

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Architecture for AI/ML, Threat Modelling, Adversarial ML, Secure MLOps, Data Security & Privacy, GenAI/LLM Guardrails, Risk & Compliance, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Security, AI Incident Response, AI Red Teaming

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Mission The Senior Manager Information Security AI role is responsible for leading the security pillar of the AI COE and be the custodian of MTN’s BRAIN policy (our enterprise policy for safe, secure, and responsible AI). The role will collaborate with Group Information Security and the Cloud Centre of Excellence design and operate MTN’s AI security strategy, controls, and assurance model—covering GenAI, classical ML, data pipelines, and AI-enabled products—so that innovation scales secure-by-design, compliant, and resilient to adversarial manipulation. Context MTN's strategy toward 2030, focuses on transitioning from a traditional telecom company into a platform-based technology business. The "Beyond 2025" strategy aims to establish MTN as a holding company managing three core platforms—Connectivity, Fintech, and Digital Infrastructure—with a strong emphasis on sustainability, AI, and Pan-African growth MTN is establishing a Group AI Centre of Excellence (AI COE) to accelerate secure, responsible, and value-generating adoption of AI across our platforms—Connectivity, Fintech, and Infraco—and functions. The role must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of * The rapid scale of digital channels and consumer/enterprise digital services * API marketplace expansion, resilience, scalability and platform engineering * Rise of digital identity, privacy and data protection, fraud intelligence, and trust frameworks * Multi‑market harmonisation of digital architectures across 19+ OpCos and PlatformCos * A dynamic regulatory environment regarding data privacy and consumer protection * Ongoing digital ecosystem partnerships leveraging hyperscalers and external developers * Sustainable, autonomous, green tech * AI capability and related guardrails * An expertise-based multicultural federated organisation * A dynamic and evolving field of API Marketplace and platforms * Revolutionary workforce practices which are bringing together global labour markets * Evolving industry sector constantly presenting new challenges, opportunities and threats to the core businesses Values 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 As part of MTN’s recruitment process, your personal information may be processed using secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the shortlisting of candidates. This is done in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. All data will be handled securely and used solely for evaluating suitability for the role. We 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. This is what we want you to experience with 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. We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Responsibilities

Lead the security pillar of the AI COE and act as the custodian of the enterprise policy for safe and responsible AI. Design and operate the AI security strategy, controls, and assurance model across GenAI, ML, and data pipelines.