Senior Specialist: Unbranded Channel

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To support the Consumer Business Unit (CBU) channels in the prepaid market segment with pricing analysis, reviews, framework, strategy and high level financial models.

Your responsibilities will include:

Specialist pricing support to CBU contract teams

• Support the various prepaid CBU teams with pricing related activities
• Perform high level financial modelling
• Review performance trends and identify opportunities on an on-going basis
• Determine and review price elasticity for prepaid devices, products and services
• Define prepaid pricing frameworks and strategies based on supply & demand, costing and competition factors
• Provide valuable prepaid pricing insights and analysis
• Provide pricing input to detailed financial models and budget/forecasting processes

Leadership and Teamwork

• Create positive working relations between the CBU channels, prepaid segment and proposition teams, CBU Finance, CVM and Terminals
• Work collaboratively with CBU prepaid market segment and Terminal teams to deliver requirements

Communication

• Written material must be of the highest quality with clear insights and actions for executive management
• Communicate and conduct presentations effectively at a senior level
• Prepare and present performance

Innovation and change

• Design new and innovative ways of working to strive for continual improvement
• Develop new strategies that will improve prepaid performance

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Previous pricing experience will be beneficial
• Development and in depth understanding of prepaid revenues and direct costs
• Understand elasticity and market trends within the prepaid segment
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Essential

• Analysing
• Working with People
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Relating and Networking
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Learning and Researching

Desirable

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Delivering Results and Meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant 3-4 year degree
• B. Sc Mathematics, Commerce, Statistics, Econometrics or relevant degree is essential
• 5+ years relevant experience, including 4-5 years management experience
• 5+ years working experience in Sales, Commercial and/or Finance - essential
• At least 2- 3 years in pricing and/or financial modelling - essential
• Understanding of pricing strategies and principles - essential
• Mobile communication experience an advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Financial modelling skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Dynamic team player
• Deep understanding of competitive environment and pricing principles

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: 21 July 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom 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.