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1105 Senior Level Jobs - July 2026

Discover senior-level and management positions across Africa. Find executive roles, department heads, senior specialists, and leadership positions in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana.

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Project Manager - IT Projects.Technology

MTN

Kampala, Uganda3 months ago

Main Purpose: MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position. Main Job Functions: Ensure full execution of projects in adherence to best‑practice project management standards and MTN’s governance frameworks.Lead the implementation of projects strictly according to the scope and requirements finalized with MTN Group.Represent the project in products and services steering committee (SteerCo) meetings, provide strategic progress updates, and secure stage‑gate approvals.Oversee regular project reporting, including status updates, dashboards, and risk logs, aligned to business expectations.Drive timely implementation of all project components while ensuring adherence to approved timelines and quality requirements.Manage the formal handover and sign‑off of completed projects to relevant business units and internal customers.Develop detailed project plans showing critical paths, interdependencies, milestones, and deliverables.Ensure all projects are delivered following MTN’s customer‑centricity principles, with a strong emphasis on customer impact and experience.Lead the management of project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.Oversee project procurement processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting of procurement activities.Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.Manage project human resources, including allocation of responsibilities, team motivation, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution.Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with audit and governance requirements.

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Senior Analyst - Planning and Analytics.Business Intelligence Competency Centre

MTN

Kampala, Uganda3 months ago

The Business Intelligence Analyst will primarily be responsible for leveraging expertise in analytics, modeling, and AI, alongside a strong understanding of the business, to identify and implement opportunities that enhance operations and improve the customer journey. Additionally, the role involves monitoring company performance and the broader business environment, translating data related to customers, channels, competitors, and macroeconomic trends into accurate, actionable strategic insights. Designing, developing, and maintaining user-friendly data visualizations and dashboards as well as Implementing best practices to ensure dashboard design consistency for the best user experience. At MTN Uganda, 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!

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Senior Specialist - Unified Communication & Collaboration Presales. Enterprise Business Unit

MTN

Kampala, Uganda3 months ago

Responsible for the revenue and architecture of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) solutions for existing and prospective customers, working closely with Senior stakeholders in the Customer and Leadership team and Executives within MTN, including Commercial, Product and Delivery teams throughout the sales cycle, to ensure that proposed technical solutions address the customer’s needs. The solution will span across the capabilities of MTN and its partners. Effective UC&C presales and customer success strategies to ensure relevance of the company's value proposition in the Enterprise marketplace Responsible for cross functional team collaboration to define, deliver and support the design and development of UC&C technology solutions that are fit for purpose Accountable for UC&C solution uptake, performance monitoring and lifecycle management balancing Revenue optimization, Customer retention and Network Utilization BSc in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering. Master’s degree in Technical or Commercial field is preferred At MTN Uganda, 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 wor

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Senior Specialist - Infrastructure Operations.Technology

MTN

Kampala, Uganda3 months ago

Proactively support the day to day Operations in the Technology division through Tools, Automation and seamless Operations to ensure that MTN achieves the predefined company objectives. Administration, configuration, deployment of all security tools in the MTN ICT Infrastructure (like Splunk, OSSEC, Trend micro, Operational tools and other security tools) Design and develop and maintaining a precise and comprehensive procedural and process documentation for end-to-end Operations in tools perspective. Serves as the first point of contact for Vendor management, establishes, and maintains an effective relationship with the Vendors to ensure that all critical issues are brought to a rapid resolution in accordance with established SLAs. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering or related course. 5-6years’ experience in Operations in a stressful environment specifically in tools based on Unix/ Linux and windows plus security operations, Plus 3 years in process driven environments Results orientationCommitted to making a difference.CredibilityBuilding collaborative relationshipsEngaged management.Developing & empoweringInfluencing, Leadership, PowerSound judgmentStrategic planningRisk-taking, Innovation At MTN Uganda, 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 f

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Senior Manager - Cyber Security & LISO

MTN

Kampala, Uganda3 months ago

Reporting to: Chief Information Officer Division – Technology Mission/ Core purpose of the Job The role is dedicated to developing robust security frameworks, ensuring global regulatory compliance, and managing a high-performing team to maintain data integrity and stakeholder trust. They ensure compliance with global standards and regulations, mitigate risks, and maintain the trust of stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is advantageous). Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud security certifications. 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role focused on security governance, risk management, and compliance. Strong understanding of financial principles and experience in budgeting processes related to cybersecurity initiatives. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the fintech industry, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc

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General Manager - Transport and OSS Tools. Group Technology

MTN

Johannesburg, South Africa3 months ago

The General Manager - Transport & OSS tools is responsible to provide Group wide leadership and innovation in the Planning, design and optimisation of a sustainable and future-proof Transport network and drive transport network topology and architecture to support 5G, MEC, VNF, etc. in line with defined business objectives. The role will lead all aspects of Transport and OSS product and strategy development, from roadmap creation to delivery to market. The General Manager is also responsible to ensure element management systems and Group Technology Tools are planned, integrated and optimised to meet business requirements. This role is accountable for designing and governing AN Level 4 architectures—intent-based orchestration with closed-loop assurance—and embedding AI (AIOps/MLOps) across Transport & OSS domains. Success is measured by closed-loop autonomy rates, MTTR/MTTD reduction through AI, zero-touch change velocity, ODA/Open API conformance, and financial value realization (opex savings and avoided capex). MTN’s heightened focus on digitalization for adjacent revenue streams and enhancing efficiency poses a great growth opportunity for the organisation. This has introduced with it the deployment of various technologies including, amongst others, API platforms, AI, cloud and IoT. The Group’s Technology function must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of:- Rapidly changing ICT environment- The geographic complexity of MTN’s foot print across Africa and the Middle East- Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across all OpCos and Platform businesses- Achievement of top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common processes- Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact- Management of customer and supplier expectations - Enhance MTN position as a leading network and system provider- Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and le

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General Manager – Strategic Accounts and Sales Excellence.Group Enterprise Business Unit

MTN

Johannesburg, South Africa3 months ago

MTN operates in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving ICT environment across Africa and the Middle East. Increasing demand for cloud, SD-WAN, managed security, UCC, IoT and digital transformation services• Centralisation of multinational account management• Complex multi-country deal structures requiring margin discipline• Need to shift revenue mix from connectivity to ICT-led solutions• Alignment of commercial and service delivery ownership• Cross-border regulatory and operational complexity • Oversight of OpCo local account managers as support of the global account managers operating model• MTN South Africa Bid Management team organisation The role must balance growth, profitability, operational excellence and customer experience at scale.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. Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

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Business Development Lead

Takealot

Cape Town, South Africa3 months ago

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Business Development lead to join our team in Cape town Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth. Who We're Looking For: Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission. At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. This position reports to the :Chief Executive Officer. Strategic Team Building and Development: Establish and build the Business Development, Client Onboarding, Account Management, and Service Portfolio & Solutions functions from the ground up. Client Acquisition and Relationship Framework Development: Create and implement foundational strategies for client acquisition, growth, and retention through innovative fulfilment solutions and operational excellence frameworks. Service Portfolio Development and Revenue Framework Creation: Build the Service Portfolio & Solutions function to optimize logistics offerings and establish delivery capabilities aligned with market demand and client needs.

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Account Manager - Advertising (Marketplace Sponsored Product Ads)

Takealot

Cape Town, South Africa3 months ago

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a Account Manager - Advertising to join our Takealot Group Advertising team in Cape Town. We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people to join us. We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great. This position reports to the Lead Sales Specialist Marketplace sellers● For self-service, analyse sales metrics and advertising data to identify trends and areas for improvement.● Provide sellers with clear, data-driven insights and recommendations.● Build media plans for top-tier spending sellers and identify opportunities for upselling additional services or advertising solutions.● Coordinate the collection of assets needed for designers to create and execute campaigns.● Manage the integration of all booked advertising campaigns into the marketing calendar, ensuring they are communicated to retail marketing managers and delivered effectively and on schedule.● Supervise billing and payment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.● Monitor campaign performance through tracking reports, share results with clients, and maintain a portfolio documenting campaign execution.● Consistently meet and surpass advertising sales targets for the platform● Assist in development of promotional material and content to encourage adoption of the platform by Accounts and problem solve issues with these accounts● Implement new seller acquisition strategies● Collect feedback from sellers about the advertising platform and provide useful insights to further enhance the platform● Collaborate with the CRM team to build case studies of the successful usage of the tools and develop material for sellers to drive adoption/retention/growth● Contribute to the development and/or hosting of educational webinars to train users on performance metrics, insights, and how to drive greater results● Escalate any operational platform issues to the technical teams to resolve Required: ● Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity● A passion for online, digital marketing and advertising is essential● B ● Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma● If the degree/diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 5 years of account management experience/exposure (through projects or responsibilities) will be required● 3 years experience in B2B software or adv

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Automation Project Manager

Takealot

Cape Town, South Africa3 months ago

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Automation Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth. Who We're Looking For: Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission. At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. This position reports to the Automation Purpose of the role: Responsible for the project management of automation and mechanisation projects within the Distribution Centres (DC’s) in the Takealot and TFS network, with reporting responsibility to the Automation The function of the role is to evaluate technology, execute the planning, designing and implementation of new systems and automated infrastructure improvements in the DC’s from start to completion, inclusive of hand over to the operational team and distant support thereof. The responsibility will also include TFS fulfilment facilities as well as TFS clients. The role is required to, on an ongoing basis, evaluate existing processes and infrastructure to ensure that maximum efficiency is extracted through improvement projects. The role manages project expenditures against budget allocation for specific projects, under the guidance of the Head: Strategy and Infrastructure. Designing and implementing mechanisation infrastructure to either support the business growth or bring optimization to an existing process Bachelors Degree / B-Tech Engineering qualification – Mechatronic, Electrical or Mechanical Previous experience in a project space in Distribution Centres, production environment or warehousing on a large scale with complex operations 3-5 years Automation experience Skills, knowledge & abilities: Excellent problem-solving skills Understanding of Distribution Centre purpose, function and operation at a detail level Responds quickly to changing situations and works well under

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Operations Excellence Manager

Zipline

Lagos, Nigeria3 months ago

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. The Operations Excellence Manager plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency, quality, and safety of Zipline’s operations. In this role, you will build and scale the quality, safety, and operational governance systems that enable country teams to run high-performing, compliant operations with strong local ownership. You’ll evolve the tools, standards, documentation, and training that drive consistent performance acr

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