Marketing Graduate Opportunity – Join MTN Chenosis Graduate Programme 2023

MTN Chenosis Graduate Programme

Marketing Graduate Opportunity – Join MTN Chenosis Graduate Programme 2023

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Chenosis is embarking on a new phase in its lifecycle where achieving operational and commercial excellence has become imperative for success. The need for change has been heightened due to intensified competition in all the markets where MTN operates. The Chenosis Graduate Programme must, therefore, ensure successful execution in the context of:

  • Aligning Programme objectives with the overall MTN strategy
  • Navigating the rapidly evolving ICT landscape
  • Managing the geographical complexity of MTN’s presence across Africa and the Middle East
  • Handling executive and shareholder expectations across all 22 OpCos throughout the transformation
  • Managing customer and supplier expectations
  • Adapting to an ever-evolving industry, which constantly presents new challenges and opportunities for the core businesses
  • Operating within a participative environment that is highly diverse and team-focused
  • Keeping up with rapid advancements in systems and technology
  • Adapting to the dynamic and local challenges in economic, regulatory, and legal environments
  • Focusing on key strategic programs that require cross-functional, cross-market collaboration and top management visibility

Responsibilities

The Graduate in the Marketing role will be responsible for the following Key Performance Areas:

  • Executing marketing plans encompassing print, broadcast, and online content.
  • Coordinating advertising and internal marketing campaigns; assisting marketing and design teams by organizing and consolidating content.
  • Establishing tracking systems for marketing campaigns and online activities.
  • Conducting market research to identify marketing opportunities and negotiate coverage.
    • This includes partnerships where direct community building is possible, e.g., SME databases.
  • Routing all advertising efforts to appropriate channels.
  • Developing and managing internal communication systems.
  • Creating, maintaining, and enhancing the organization’s brand across all media platforms.
  • Organizing and simplifying service offerings into user-friendly concepts.
  • Supervising production contractors and other promotional vendors.
  • Ensuring strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Transforming complex data into easily understandable formats such as graphs, charts, and other visual aids for clients and management.

Quality Standards

  • Adhering to set timelines and budget constraints
  • Following defined policies, processes, and procedures
  • Complying with SLA terms and conditions
  • Providing timely and accurate reports and assessments
  • Upholding MTN Values: leadership, innovation, can-do attitude, relationships, integrity
  • Evaluating new technology and devising a delivery plan.
  • Developing capabilities to incorporate new technologies.
    • This will require coding skills.
  • Managing projects from evaluating new technology to its production capabilities.
  • Holding operational responsibility to ensure platform availability.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing/brand/communications or a related field (essential).
  • A critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research skills.
  • Solid organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Creative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous.

Experience:

  • Previous graduate work experience or internships would be a plus.
  • A solid understanding of embedded software and programming.

Skills / Competencies:

  • Thriving in a highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile environment, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrating an ability to learn, grow, and adapt.

For More Information:

Visit the official webpage of the MTN Chenosis Graduate Programme 2023.