The Senior Consultant: Infrastructure role is responsible for evaluating potential equity related transactions including multiple asset acquisitions, disposals, mergers or other investments to enhance the MTN Group portfolio of assets with the objective to supporting board decisions to create and enhance shareholder value with a focus on Fintech, Digital Platforms. 

The Senior Consultant: Infrastructure will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategy Support and Implementation:

• Execute on the comprehensive infrastructure strategy specifically tailored to Towerco, FiberCo and Data Centre opportunities.
• Provide insights when shaping the organisational long-term corporate strategy through strategic foresight, innovation, communication and knowledge sharing that includes new product development, diversification and new market penetration opportunities.
• Continuously analyse the infrastructure commercialisation landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Provide intelligence, assisting business to maintain competitive edge and drive sustainable growth.
• Apply systematic approach and execution of M&A lifecycle for the successful delivery of initiatives and opportunities.
• Leverage specialised knowledge and expertise in infrastructure, enabling technologies, and market dynamics to create and implement targeted business growth strategies.

Operational Delivery:

• Identify, analyse and evaluate business opportunities for infrastructure deals as well as complementary industries such as internet service providers and the telecommunications retailing/distribution environment.
• Coordinate due diligence processes with multi-disciplinary teams across various Opcos and business entities.
• Assist in defining metrics to measure the success of the implementation of infrastructure deals.
• Assist with the appointment and coordination of external advisors.
• Co-ordinate execution of transactions including coordination of legal, tax, accounting, technology and commercial issues into final legal documentation. 
• Ensure that all required documentation is collected and available as defined by the various contracts.
• Present a view of the financial implications including deal structure, valuation, potential financing/tax structures for opportunities.
• Manage end to end projects for Group and Opcos by leading cross functional teams, managing budgets and delivery milestones. 
• Review and identify key risks, issues, and dependencies and set mitigation actions associated with project delivery.
• Conceptualize and apply judgment across several financial, operational, compliance, and cross functional areas, ability to assist in influencing and managing expectations of stakeholders.
• Work with bid teams on new licence bids in respect of valuation and determination of shareholder consortia and shareholder investment structure.
• Support the team in preparation of Board and Exco submissions on respective transactions.
• Maintain relationships with external industry experts to identify market trends, competitive dynamics, acquisition and partnership ideas.

Staff and Leadership Management

• Develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working.
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary.
• Encourage knowledge transfer through the implementation of a knowledge transfer plan and drive continuous improvement philosophy.
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team that allow for fair and effective performance management in accordance with HR policy and legislation.
• Promote an ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance.

Key Deliverables

• Trend analysis
• Business cases
• Bid documents
• Project management dashboards

Role Dependencies

• Understanding of infrastructure strategy 
• Understanding of MTN business strategy
• Understanding of the industry and market trends
• Alignment of Group, Markets and Platform business strategy initiatives 

Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Finance/Business/Telecoms Engineering Degree.
• CA (SA) or equivalent is advantageous.
• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in M&A Management role or in.
• Proven track record of successful M&A activities for Infrastructure.
• Experience in strategic planning and strategy implementation.
• Experience in Global/Emerging Markets.
• Experience with managing various stakeholders and deadlines.
• Understating of site build processes and maintenance activities.

Capabilities:

• Strategy Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Skills:

• Research and Development.
• Financial Modelling.
• Business and Financial Acumen.
• Planning and Budget Management.
• Project Management.
• Organizational Agility. 
• Dealing with Ambiguity and Complexity.
• Negotiation Skills.
• People and Team Management.

Other:

Regional and international travel (if required).