🧾 Job Details

🏢 Company: Bayobab (MTN Group)
📍 Location: MTN Head Office, Innovation Centre, Fairland, Johannesburg (Hybrid – Roodepoort, Gauteng)
📌 Job Title: Learner – Trainee Technology (Fibre Infrastructure)
📂 Job Category: Technology / Fibre Infrastructure / Graduate Programme
📄 Employment Type: Full Time – Trainee / Learner
🆔 Job Identification: 6786
📅 Posting Date: 17 December 2025
⏳ Closing Date: 24 December 2025
🧭 Career Level: MTN Level 1 | Entry Level (0–2 years’ experience)

🌍 About Bayobab

Bayobab is a digital infrastructure business within the MTN Group, focused on enabling Africa’s digital economy through high-capacity fibre networks, subsea cables, and connectivity platforms. The company plays a critical role in supporting enterprise, wholesale, and carrier connectivity across multiple African and international markets.

As part of the MTN ecosystem, Bayobab offers graduates exposure to large-scale telecommunications infrastructure, fibre network operations, governance frameworks, and strategic transformation initiatives. The organisation promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while operating in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

🎓 Role Overview – Learner / Trainee Technology

The Learner – Trainee Technology role is designed for a graduate or early-career professional seeking hands-on exposure within a Fibre Infrastructure and Technology environment. The trainee will provide end-to-end administrative, coordination, and reporting support to the assigned technology function while gaining insight into enterprise-level infrastructure operations.

This role supports strategic initiatives, project coordination, governance documentation, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a career in telecommunications, technology operations, or infrastructure management.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities & Performance Areas

📊 Strategic & Project Support

Provide input into strategic meetings and planning sessions when required
Support enterprise-wide transformation and technology initiatives
Contribute to internal and global projects across the Fibre Infrastructure function
Prepare documentation for approvals, governance reviews, and tactical decisions
Escalate risks or issues that may impact timelines, cost, scope, or productivity

🗂️ Administrative & Coordination Support

Coordinate and facilitate ad hoc meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with planning, organising, and scheduling departmental activities
Provide general administrative and coordination support as required by the department
Compile, type, and format reports according to MTN standards

📑 Reporting, Research & Governance

Prepare progress and status reports for line management
Assist with periodic reporting aligned to organisational performance metrics
Support risk mitigation efforts and governance control processes
Assist in defining, updating, and maintaining governance policies and procedures

📈 Content, Knowledge & Stakeholder Support

Research, create, edit, and quality-check presentations aligned to MTN corporate communication standards
Assist with collation of information for senior management and cross-functional reporting
Support curation and maintenance of knowledge bases and documentation repositories
Assist internal teams (Group and OpCos) in locating information and responding to queries
Interface with Operating Companies (OpCos) and vendors on strategic or large-scale opportunities

📏 Quality & Operational Standards

Adherence to agreed timelines, budgets, and service level agreements (SLAs)
Compliance with organisational policies, processes, and procedures
Accurate, timely, and high-quality reporting and documentation
Consistent alignment with MTN Values: Leadership, Innovation, Can-Do, Relationships, and Integrity

🎓 Minimum Requirements

📚 Education

Relevant 3- or 4-year Degree or Diploma (e.g. Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, Management, or related field)

💼 Experience

0–2 years’ work experience (graduate or entry-level candidates encouraged to apply)

🧠 Core Competencies & Skills

Strong administrative and organisational capability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to process, analyse, and report information accurately
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
Effective time management and prioritisation skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Action-oriented, deadline-driven, and responsive
Adaptable, agile, and culturally aware
Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-managed environments
High emotional intelligence (EQ)

🚗 Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s licence and own transport
Willingness to travel locally and internationally if required

📝 CV Tips

Highlight technology-related studies, projects, or internships (especially telecoms, IT, or infrastructure exposure)
Emphasise administrative, coordination, reporting, or project support experience
Showcase strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and documentation skills
Include examples of teamwork, stakeholder interaction, or governance-related tasks
Keep your CV clear, professional, and 2–3 pages maximum
Add academic achievements, certifications, or final-year projects where relevant
Ensure your CV aligns with technology, fibre, or infrastructure environments

⚖️ Employment Equity

Bayobab and the MTN Group are committed to Employment Equity, diversity, and inclusion. Internal candidates may be considered first in line with company policy and transformation objectives.

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