Position: Learner – Trainee Procurement
Company: Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect)
Location: South Africa

About Bayobab

Bayobab is a Pan-African digital wholesale and infrastructure services company within the MTN Group, established in 2017. The company manages MTN’s national and international wholesale operations and delivers reliable fixed connectivity, wholesale mobility, and international mobile services, including Voice, SMS, roaming, signaling, and interconnect solutions. Bayobab is guided by strong values that emphasize care, integrity, collaboration, respect, inclusion, and agility.

Role Purpose

The Trainee Procurement role provides end-to-end administrative and coordination support to the assigned function within Bayobab. The learner will contribute to strategic initiatives, project execution, reporting, and operational efficiency while supporting alignment with functional and organisational strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute input to strategic and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
• Support internal and global projects through coordination and documentation
• Facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-ups with stakeholders
• Escalate risks or issues that may impact timelines, costs, productivity, or resources
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for decision-making and approvals
• Track and report on project status, progress, and performance metrics
• Assist with risk mitigation, governance, and compliance activities
• Support the execution of functional strategies and service quality improvements
• Research, develop, edit, and quality-check presentations aligned with MTN branding standards
• Compile and manage information for internal and external performance reporting
• Assist with knowledge management, including content curation and staff support
• Interface with internal operating companies and external vendors when required
• Support the development of service documentation, contracts, training materials, and business presentations
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the department

Quality and Performance Standards

• Adherence to timelines, budgets, and service-level agreements
• Compliance with organisational policies, processes, and procedures
• Accurate, timely reporting and assessments
• Alignment with MTN values, including leadership, innovation, integrity, and collaboration

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Relevant 3- or 4-year degree or diploma

Experience:

• 0–2 years of work experience

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective time management and task prioritisation
• Problem-solving and decision-making within policy frameworks
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• High emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Flexible, agile, and action-oriented approach
• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix environments
• Cultural awareness and adaptability

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required