Johannesburg: Managing Director -Telecoms and IT posted by WMS Secure

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director to lead our operations across Africa for a global digital platform and solutions company. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, a proven track record of client leadership, and the business acumen to drive growth across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s strategy for growth and innovation across Africa, aligned with global business objectives.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends in digital platform development and telecommunications.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with leading telecom operators in Africa (e.g. MTN, Vodacom, Orange, Airtel).
• Lead high-impact business development and consulting initiatives to drive customer success in areas such as Customer Value Management (CVM), e-Care, e-Sales, Value-Added Services, and new business models.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing network of project managers and other key personnel to oversee project execution and monitoring.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across diverse teams.
• Oversee the successful implementation of complex projects across multiple markets, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
• Monitor operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to drive efficiency and growth.
• Drive market penetration and business expansion by identifying new opportunities in digital transformation and telecoms solutions.
• Innovate and adapt to meet changing customer and broader market needs.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, telecommunications, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA, MSc) is essential.
• Extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly in Customer Value Management, e-Care, e-Sales, Value-Added Services, or new business models.
• A proven track record of working with leading African telecom operators (e.g. MTN, Vodacom, Orange, Airtel) or through consulting firms (e.g. McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Accenture).
• Strong entrepreneurial drive with demonstrated success in business development, market expansion, and customer engagement.
• Exceptional people leadership skills, with experience in recruiting, mentoring, and managing diverse teams across regions.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives.