MTN is in a critical phase of its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence are the essence of success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity and regulatory initiatives across all markets in which MTN operates.
- Highly dynamic and rapidly evolving ICT and competitive environment
- The cultural, social, political and economic realities that impact MTN’s various operations
- The geographic complexity of MTN’s footprint across Africa
- Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across all 16 markets as well as the various platforms
- Management of customer and industry expectations
- Promoting MTN’s position as a leading network and system provider
- Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and legal environments
- The interrelationship and dependencies of MTN Group regarding its diverse operations
- Diversity in judicial, legislative, and accountability cultures
- Dynamic political environments
Organisational Mission : MTN’s vision is to lead digital transformation in Africa, ensuring widespread access to reliable, high-quality broadband services that drive social and economic development.
Organization Values
At MTN we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. 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.
The Senior Manager : Regulatory Affairs
Provide leadership in regulatory affairs and ensure that the business is prepared to respond to diverse issues arising from regulatory frameworks, environments and competitive marketsPrepare policy submissions on matters involving regulatory instruments and public policy relating to the countries in which MTN operates as well as regional and global regulatory issuesDevelopment of regulatory strategy, issue management and power mapping frameworksProvide regulatory input into business strategyMonitoring and analysis of pending legislation and regulations that may impact the company’s operations and MTN Group, and alerts managementProvide input into proposed regulatory policies / legislation along with the OpCos and / or platforms ensuring MTN’s Group and operational interests are taken into accountInfluence the telecommunications sector competition policies to advocate for regulatory parityMonitor and review regulatory issues including regulatory compliance with reference tointerconnect agreement and all interconnect related issues affecting the business.
infrastructure sharing guidelines / agreements and national and international roaming agreements.MTN Group and Opco agreements and other arrangements impacting regulatory issues, prescriptions and policiesAddress and provide satisfactory resolutions of regulation issues pertaining tothe impact, proactive development of strategy relating to interconnection as they pertain to mobile operators
analysis of international and domestic telecom pricing and cost studies for the purpose of rendering requisite support to the MTN business to determine accuracy and the resulting impact on MTN’s business goals and strategymarket trends and conducting evaluation of data researched and identifying potential risks / threats / opportunitiestariff analyses in both retail and wholesale markets including cost studies to establish cost-based tariffs and regulationkeeping abreast of regulatory economics and developments in ICT competition regulationProvide advice and regulatory support on issues pertaining to consumer and services regulation including consumer protection issues, consumer rights, data protection, privacy and sovereignty, and products and services offeredMonitor, review and keep MTN Group abreast of developments; bills, and new policies, within the global MTN Group and operational legislative / regulatory arenaProvide detailed research and benchmarking for purposes of developing MTN Group’s position in response to legislative and policy changes from time to time and providing support to OpCos and platforms in respect of their positionsDriving industry initiatives through industry bodies and with industry stakeholders includingMaking presentations to key pertinent stakeholders’ relevant fora
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and co-ordinating lobby efforts with the relevant stakeholdersAssisting in negotiations with mid-level regulatory authority professionals and government stakeholdersSupporting regulatory initiatives through engagement and relationships with key industry stakeholders and industry bodiesPromoting the development of sensible regulatory frameworks for MTN amongst government and regulatory authorities in all markets that would lead to productivity gainsParticipating in proactive engagement with senior-level regulatory authorities, governments, stakeholders and industry fora to influence regulatory policiesAssess impact of proposed regulatory frameworks on sustainability of business operationsDevelop mitigation strategies for issues as and when they ariseEstablish a centre of excellence for advice on regulatory matters within MTNAny other regulatory issues that may from time to time ariseKey Deliverables
Business opportunities and threats presented by current and pending regulations and legislation are identified and appropriate recommendations are madePertinent opinions, position papers, submissions and toolkitsImplementation of Group Regulatory strategy including economic and service regulationMonitoring of licencing frameworks across the Opco’sRegulatory compliance to regulations and legislationsSupporting effective capacity building interventions and self-development opportunities for regulatory affairs unitEducation
Law (LLB degree), or minimum 4-year Tertiary degree in Economics, Politics or International RelationsMasters or sector-related certifications advantageousRelevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for degree and / or roleFluent in English. Proficiency in other African languages / French advantageousExperience
5- 8 years’ experience in a regulatory affairs function / activity preferably in a telecoms environment5 years’ progressive regulatory experience in telecoms environment including “hands-on” regulatory compliance strategy experienceIn depth experience and understanding of the ICT industry and regulatory frameworkEffective stakeholder relationship management experience in a telecoms regulatory environmentStrong and effective business communications (verbal and written) skillsWorked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageousExperience working in a medium to large organization#J-18808-Ljbffr