Business Manager

Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The role of the Business Manager will report directly to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and should have a strong financial background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry.

• To increase the available time and agility of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in order to focus her time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
• To act as liaison between the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships and other stakeholders both internal and external
• To be responsible for all the data reporting needs within Financial Services to integrate into Exco and board reports
• To assist the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with various functions ranging from pro-active financial analysis to business
• Project management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Support the Chief Officer’s Office

• Ensure on-time and within budget Financial Services deliverables
• Promote a service mentality and develop strong relationships with consumer, business and technology areas
• Support alignment of activities and objectives across Financial Services requirements
• Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives
• Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across Financial Services
• Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement
• Resolve problems and mediate disputes before it is escalated to the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships where possible
• Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Financial Services Chief and leadership team
• Represent the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships in meetings and action decisions / deliverables as mandated from time to time

Financial review and analysis

• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that Financial Services operates within budget requirements.
• Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables
• Proactively engage with Financial Services leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time
• Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives

Reporting and Governance

• Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards
• Work with key stakeholders to design and develop and an automated dashboard that displays the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships KPI’s and is fit for purpose
• Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to with the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships office
• Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports and reviews as required by the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information
• Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making
• Evaluate commercial information and recommend compelling value propositions
• Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors
• Ensure business decisions are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework

Ad hoc requirements

• Oversee and deliver on strategic projects in the office of the Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships as aligned to the strategic roadmap impacting all functional areas viz EBU; CBU; Technology etc.
• Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
• Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric / Grade 12 essential and
• Minimum of 3 year relevant Degree/ National Diploma or is essential
• Business related courses completed is essential
• A business related MBA is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience essential:
  
  • Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment
  • Project management
  • Managing / building relationships at Executive level
  • Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level
  • Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience (an advantage)

• Manage and give inputs on behalf of Chief Officer: Vodacom Fintech Group & Group Partnerships

Knowledge:

• Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of financial analysis and budget process
• Thorough understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
• Strong business acumen

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: 27 May 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.