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Technical, Policy-Government Affairs MGR

Posting Country:  Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Date Posted:  3 Jul 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

Role Purpose

Working with the Head of Regulatory to coordinate Vodacom Congo’s technical regulatory, spectrum management, public policy, and government affairs activities, ensuring that the company:

•    Secures and protects its spectrum and technical regulatory interests; 
•    Influences policy and regulatory developments affecting the telecommunications sector; 
•    Maintains effective relationships with government authorities and regulatory institutions; 
•    Supports business growth through proactive regulatory engagement and advocacy. 
•    All regulatory matters are reported and managed in accordance with company governance requirements and processes, delegation of authority, and Policy Manual.

Key Repsonsibilities

  •   Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the telecommunications sector.
  • Develop and coordinate Vodacom’s policy positions on key industry issues.
  • Prepare consultation responses, policy papers, briefing notes, and advocacy documents.
  • Represent Vodacom in industry consultations, working groups, and policy forums.
  • Support the development of regulatory reform proposals that promote investment, innovation, and fair competition.

Government  and  Institutional Relations

  •  Build and maintain effective relationships with the regulator, the ministry of Telecommunications, the relevant government institutions and other Industry associations and sector stakeholders
  • Coordinate regulatory meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Support the Head of Regulatory Affairs in managing strategic institutional relationships.
  • Facilitate the timely resolution of regulatory and administrative matters. 

Technical Regulatory Compliance    

  •  Lead spectrum-related regulatory matters, including spectrum assignments, renewals, refarming opportunities, future spectrum acquisitions
  •  Monitor spectrum utilization and regulatory obligations.
  •  Support long-term spectrum strategy aligned with network expansion plans.
  • Ensure compliance with technical regulatory obligations relating to quality of service (QoS), network coverage, type approval, customer identification,
  •  Coordinate with Technology and Network teams to address regulatory requirements.
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and technical information requests.
  • Monitor technical regulatory risks and propose mitigation actions. 


Regulatory Risk Management  

 
•    Identify, assess, and monitor technical and policy-related regulatory risks. 
•    Develop mitigation strategies and escalation plans. 
•    Maintain a regulatory risk register for assigned areas. 
•    Support regulatory dispute management through technical and policy analysis. 
•    Provide regulatory guidance to Technology, Network, Commercial, Finances, Strategy teams 
•    Translate technical and policy developments into business implications. 
•    Support the preparation of executive decision-making materials. 

Job Specific Requirements

Technical Competencies

  • Telecommunications regulation
  •  Telecom network fundamentals
  • Public policy analysis
  • Regulatory advocacy
  • Stakeholder management
  • Regulatory risk assessment     

Leadership Competencies

  •  Strategic thinking
  •  Influencing and negotiation
  • Relationship management
  • Executive communication 

 Problem-solving 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or related discipline. 
  • Master's degree is an advantage. 

Experience

  • Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Telecommunications regulation, Public policy and government affairs, Regulatory or external affairs
  •  Experience in telecommunications, ICT, broadcasting, or another regulated industry.
  •  Experience interacting with regulators and government institutions in the DRC or African telecommunications markets

The ideal candidate combines

  • The technical credibility of a telecom engineer,
  • The strategic mindset of a regulatory policy expert,
  • The diplomatic skills of a government affairs professional. 

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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