MTN Uganda

General Manager – Technology Infrastructure

MTN Uganda

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Roodepoort • South Africa

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About the role

  • Define and lead the adoption of AI-enabled optimisation, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency capabilities across MTN Group’s Network Infrastructure, Data Centres and Project Zero portfolio.
  • Ensure alignment with MTN’s technology strategy, ESG and Net Zero commitments, cost efficiency objectives, and operational governance.
  • Establish and govern proactive, AI-based infrastructure maintenance capabilities.
  • Evaluate, research and introduce new AI-enabled technologies supporting Project Zero, energy optimisation and infrastructure resiliency.
  • Act as Technology lead for AI-enabled infrastructure requirements in all RFPs, contracts and partnerships
  • Oversee AI pilots and trials across energy efficiency, predictive maintenance and asset optimisation

Requirements

  • Minimum 4-year Academic Degree with Honours (B Eng. / BSc Degree Preferred)
  • MBA / Masters advantageous
  • English, French and Arabic (as advantage)
  • Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with professional body
  • Experience in management of Net Zero and Network Infrastructure programs advantageous
  • Minimum 5-8 years of Senior Management Experience
  • Minimum 5-8 years relevant sector/industry/area of specialisation
  • Relevant in experience/specialization in Network Design & Planning, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance landscape), Data Centres, Passive Infrastructure, Vendor and Contract management
  • Work across diverse cultures and geographies
  • Proven track record of business improvement and strategy development
  • Network design planning and rollout
  • Knowledge of RAN, voice and data core network, transport and IP network
  • Network optimization and efficiency
  • Infrastructure and data centre planning and cost optimization
  • Spectrum strategy
  • Adoption of new technologies
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AI-enabled optimisationpredictive maintenanceenergy efficiencynetwork designnetwork planningnetwork optimizationinfrastructure planningdata centre planningspectrum strategyvendor management
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic developmentcross-cultural communicationbusiness improvementgovernanceoperational efficiencycollaborationproject managementproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
B Eng.BSc DegreeMBAMastersprofessional body membershiprelevant accreditation