Business Manager LRC

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The Business Manager role reports directly to the Chief Officer Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer and provides, inter alia,  day-to-day legal support (including opinions /legislative interpretation/ drafting) ,operational management and coordination across Legal, Risk, Compliance and Privacy (LRC) as well  to enable the Chief Officer to perform her functions efficiently/effectively - strengthen governance, reporting discipline and delivery of key commitments. The candidate will have access to all matters in which the Chief Officer is involved in (including access to the mailbox) & will be part of LRC EXCO meetings, amongst other high-profile meetings.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Increase the available time and agility of the Chief Officer by owning the LRC operational cadence (first drafts of legal documents, emails, reports, guiding the teams, planning, governance, actions and follow-ups).
• To act as liaison between the Chief Officer and other stakeholders both internal and external including the LRC EXCO members.
• To be responsible for all the reporting needs within LRC to integrate into Exco and board reports as the first point of contact for all by Vodafone, External Auditors , Group Exco on reporting as well as all Workshop / Group engagements & Speaking requirements including presentations (responsible for drafting presentation) and liaison between Vodafone UK and LRC EXCO.
• To assist the Chief Officer with various functions ranging from proactive LRC analysis to business deliverables, especially strategic decisions.
• Project management across LRC. 

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Support the Chief Officer’s Office

• Ensure timeous and within budget LRC deliverables.
• Promote a service mentality and develop strong relationships with Group EXCO, VF Group and OpCo teams.
• Support alignment of activities and objectives across LRC requirements.
• Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives.
• Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across LRC.
• Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement.
• Resolve problems and mediate disputes before they are escalated to the Chief Officer where possible.
• Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Chief Officer and leadership team.
• Represent the Chief Officer in meetings and action decisions / deliverables as mandated from time to time.

Financial review and analysis

• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that operates within budget requirements.
• Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables.
• Proactively engage with LRC leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time.
• Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives.
• Manage the Legal Provisioning Process for sign off by the Chief Officer and CEO.

Reporting and Governance

• Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards.
• Work with key stakeholders to design and develop an automated dashboard that displays the Chief Officer KPI’s and is fit for purpose.
• Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to within the Chief Officer’s office.
• Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports (Board / EXCO etc) and reviews as required by the Chief Officer with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information.
• Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making.
• Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors.
• Ensure business decisions are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum 3 year relevant degree - must be a qualified lawyer.
• Post qualification experience minimum 2 years.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a corporate environment.
• Project management.
• Managing / building relationships at Executive level.
• Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience (an advantage).
• Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level.
• Manage and give inputs on behalf of Chief Officer.
• Legal, Risk & Compliance Knowledge – strong drafting skills & legal application skills Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of LRC analysis.
• Understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes.
• Strong business acumen.
• Computer skills.
• AI understanding. 

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 29 May 2026. 

The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.