🧾 Job Details

🏢 Company: Bayobab (An MTN Group Company)
📍 Location: MTN Head Office, Innovation Centre, Fairland, Johannesburg (Roodepoort area)
📌 Job Title: Learner – Trainee Corporate Affairs
📂 Job Category: Corporate Affairs / Administration / Graduate Programme
📄 Employment Type: Full Time – Trainee / Learner
🆔 Job Identification: 6791
⏳ Closing Date: 23 December 2025

🌍 About Bayobab (MTN Group)

Bayobab is a digital infrastructure company within the MTN Group, focused on driving Africa’s digital transformation through high-performance connectivity solutions. As part of one of Africa’s largest telecommunications groups, Bayobab plays a strategic role in enabling cross-border connectivity, digital platforms, and enterprise solutions across multiple markets.

The MTN Group operates in numerous countries across Africa and the Middle East and is recognised for its strong values-driven culture, innovation mindset, and commitment to transformation, inclusion, and sustainable growth. Working at Bayobab provides exposure to large-scale enterprise operations, regional collaboration, and strategic corporate initiatives within a multinational environment.

🎓 Role Overview – Learner / Trainee Corporate Affairs

The Learner – Trainee Corporate Affairs role is designed to provide structured workplace exposure for a graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a career in corporate affairs, administration, governance, and strategic coordination.

The trainee will provide end-to-end administrative and coordination support to the Corporate Affairs function, supporting projects, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and governance activities. This role offers valuable exposure to strategic planning, transformation initiatives, executive reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within the MTN ecosystem.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities & Key Performance Areas

The successful trainee will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Affairs function through the following activities:

📊 Strategic & Project Support

Provide input during strategic and operational meetings when required
Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and functional projects
Assist with the execution and alignment of departmental strategies
Prepare documentation for sign-off and tactical decision-making
Support risk mitigation activities and governance controls

🗂️ Administrative & Coordination Support

Coordinate and facilitate ad hoc meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare, format, and type reports according to required standards
Compile status and progress reports for management review
Assist with planning, scheduling, and organisational tasks
Escalate issues that may impact timelines, costs, productivity, or resources

📑 Reporting, Research & Content Development

Conduct research and prepare content for executive presentations
Create, edit, and quality-check presentations aligned with MTN corporate communication standards
Assist with collation of performance metrics and reporting for senior management
Support documentation of services, training materials, and business presentations

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Management

Interface with Operating Companies (OpCos) and internal teams on strategic initiatives
Assist with managing and curating knowledge bases and internal documentation
Support staff in accessing information and responding to frequently asked questions
Liaise with vendors and external partners to ensure timely information delivery

📏 Quality & Operational Standards

Adherence to timelines, budgets, and service level agreements (SLAs)
Compliance with MTN policies, processes, and procedures
Accurate, timely, and high-quality reporting
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. Corporate Communication, Business Administration, Public Relations, Management, or similar)

💼 Experience

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

🧠 Core Competencies & Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong information processing and reporting ability
Good interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines effectively
High attention to detail and accuracy
Action-oriented, responsive, and adaptable
Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix environments
High emotional intelligence (EQ) and cultural awareness

🚗 Additional Requirements

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

📝 CV Tips

Highlight administrative, coordination, or reporting experience, including internships or university projects
Emphasise strong communication, presentation, and MS Office skills
Include examples of research, documentation, or stakeholder engagement
Keep your CV professional, well-structured, and no longer than 2–3 pages
Include academic achievements, leadership roles, or student governance experience
Use clear headings and ensure your contact details are accurate

⚖️ Employment Equity

Bayobab and the MTN Group are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with organisational transformation objectives.

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