Job Vacancies at Vodacom August 2026, We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us.
Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
Role purpose:Â
Responsible for M-Pesa core end to end operational support and manage its associated digital channels. This role involves monitoring app performance, resolving user issues, coordinating with development teams, and ensuring a seamless mobile money experience for end users.
Key accountabilities and decision ownershipÂ
•Perform System Management (M-Pesa Core)
•Monitor the performance and availability of the M-Pesa mobile app on Android and iOS platforms.
•Respond to and resolve user-reported issues, crashes, and bugs in a timely manner.
•Track app analytics and crash reports using tools like Firebase or similar tools
•Perform the systems incident, problem & change process with internal and external (MPA) stakeholders.
•Perform and maintain the system security.
•Business Continuity Management
•Mini App Development, Implementation & Support
•Support all projects under M-Pesa (MPA & local)
•M-Pesa Product support
Who you are
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
•Operating system Unix, Linux (RHEL, SUSE) and Windows
•Relational Database Management Systems (Oracle, GaussDB, MYSQL)
•Mobile security best practices
•Excellent communication skills
•Familiarity with Android and iOS platforms, mobile app architecture, and APIs.
Must have technical/professional qualifications:Â
•Bachelor’s degree in computer science or its equivalent.
•Build and maintain relationship with key stakeholders.
•Understanding of mobile money platforms, especially M-Pesa, is highly desirable.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Customer-focused product leader who is passionate about digital payments, fintech innovation and SME growth. The role requires close collaboration with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Customer Experience, Commercial teams and external ecosystem partners to deliver products that enhance customer experience, increase adoption, grow transaction volumes and generate sustainable business value.
Responsible for developing and managing the product roadmap, defining product vision and value propositions, shaping customer journeys, and ensuring that product priorities are aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
The role will also lead product development and implementation activities, coordinate testing and launch readiness, support go-to-market execution, and use performance insights to drive continuous improvement.
A strong focus on customer and market insight is essential.
The role will involve conducting market research, analysing customer behaviour and product performance, gathering customer feedback, and converting insights into actionable product initiatives.
The successful candidate will also drive commercial growth by monitoring product profitability, customer engagement, retention, transaction trends and revenue performance, while developing dashboards and regular reporting for product and portfolio reviews.
Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills.
The position holder will work with internal teams, financial institutions, technology providers, service providers and other ecosystem partners to build solutions that enhance product capability and customer value.
In addition, the role will ensure that all products comply with applicable regulatory, legal, risk and governance requirements, with appropriate controls, documentation and approvals maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, with at least five years’ experience in product management, digital payments, fintech, mobile money, banking, financial services or a related sector.
Experience in managing products across the full lifecycle, developing product roadmaps and business cases, working with cross-functional teams, and applying strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills will be critical. Experience managing ecosystem partnerships will be an added advantage.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
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