Safaricom PLC, the leading telecommunications company, and the Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs, and Sports are inviting qualified professionals to apply for diverse and exciting positions.
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Safaricom’s Career Opportunities
Safaricom PLC, which currently employs over 6,000 workers, is seeking top-tier talent for several critical positions across various departments.
1. Manager – Value-Added Services (VAS) Business
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive development and implementation of Value-Added Services
- Focus on revenue growth in digital services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Telecommunications, or IT
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
- 5-8 years of experience in commercial product management
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
2. Principal Engineer: Core Network Support
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, and optimize core network equipment
- Implement and automate network services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of related experience
- Strong understanding of Telco Signaling protocols
- Application Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024
3. Senior Fraud Detection Analyst
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex data sets
- Generate insightful reports
- Provide actionable business recommendations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- 2+ years of data analytics experience
- Proficiency in data visualization tools
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
4. M-Pesa Africa – Senior Manager Compliance & Controls
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end ownership of M-Pesa Africa Compliance Program
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in Business, Law, or IT
- Professional certification in Risk Management
- 10+ years of experience in Financial Services Risk Analysis
- Application Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024
5. Senior Data Protection Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Review data governance and processing activities
- Advise on data breaches
Qualifications:
- Degree in Legal, Business, or IT Security
- 2-5 years of data protection experience
- Privacy certifications preferred
- Application Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024
How to Apply for Safaricom Positions
Interested candidates should update their profile on the recruitment portal and attach their resume to specific job applications. Click Here.
Ministry of Sports Expands Public Service Opportunities
The Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs, and Sports, led by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, has announced 18 open job positions for qualified Kenyan professionals.
As stated by Principle Secretary Peter Tum:
“The State Department for Sports invites applications from suitable qualified persons for the following vacant positions in the office of the Sports Registrar and Department of Sports.”
Compensation and Benefits
- Monthly Basic Salary: KSh 52,330 to KSh 96,130
- House Allowance: KSh 35,000
- Commuter Allowance: KSh 8,000
- Additional Benefits:
- 30 working days annual leave
- Medical cover
- Permanent and pensionable positions
1. Senior Assistant Sports Registrar (6 Posts)
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in related Civil Service position
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Valid Practicing Certificate
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
2. Principal Sports Officers (4 Posts)
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years as Senior Sports Officer
- Demonstrated performance and results
3. Senior Sports Officer (8 Posts)
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years in relevant public service position
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration
- Computer applications certificate
Application Process
As directed by PS Tum:
“All completed forms should be forwarded to: Principal Secretary, State Department for Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sport, P. O. Box 49849 – 00100, Nairobi.”
Application Instructions:
- Download PSC 2 forms from Public Service Commission Website. Click here
- Complete and duplicate forms
- Attach copies of certificates, testimonials, and ID/Passport
- Submit before January 3, 2025
- Hand delivery at Kencom House, Second Floor Central Registry
