Senior Specialist Foundation: Planning,

Job Description

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026.

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To ensure Vodacom Foundation is governed effectively and fulfils its public benefit obligations.
• To monitor operations in Africa to ensure internal governance standards are upheld and risks managed effectively.
• To report on governance matters to Foundation Board of Trustees and Foundation Audit & Risk Committee.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee Vodacom’s charitable activity to ensure compliance with the Group Charitable Donations Standard.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Influence effective governance across the network of Foundations, verify through assurance and report on progress to trustees (through the Audit & Risk Committee).
• Understand, monitor and manage risks to the Foundation and its charitable purpose.
• Manage arising incidents and crises.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal governance standards.
• Provide regular reporting on advocacy, fundraising, and communication performance.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience which includes experience in finance (budget management), project administration and planning environments.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience of working in governance, risk or compliance, with experience of executing such programmes for a company or charity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven track record in working collaboratively across countries.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 06 February 2026

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.