This archive report was first published on 3 September 2021.
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC has kicked off a nationwide recruitment drive, marking a significant step towards its commercial launch in Ethiopia.
According to Anwar Soussa, Managing Director of Safaricom Ethiopia, the company is seeking Ethiopian nationals for various roles, including technology, commercial, and corporate functions, ranging from executive management to graduate-level opportunities.
“By June next year, we aim to build a team of 1000 employees driven by innovation and digital solutions,” Soussa said during a press conference at Safaricom Ethiopia’s offices on 3rd September 2021.
The company plans to recruit 450 graduates over the next three years into its global development programme, dubbed the “Discover Graduate Management Programme”.
Under this programme, the graduates will undergo accelerated learning rotations across different functions in the business, as well as extensive leadership coaching and mentorship programmes.
As part of its commitment to investing in Ethiopia, Safaricom has pledged to invest USD 8.5 billion over 10 years and has already established an eleven-member Executive Committee to head the Ethiopia operations.
“The Global Partnership for Ethiopia is proud to be investing in Ethiopia and thanks to the Government of Ethiopia and other key partners for their support in the initial preparations for commercial launch,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO.
