MTN Group, is recruiting a Risk and Compliance Trainee in South Africa. Graduates with qualifications in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Law, and related fields are encouraged to apply before 24 August 2026.
MTN Bayobab Opens Applications for Risk and Compliance Trainee Position
Bayobab, the digital infrastructure and connectivity business within the MTN Group, has announced a new opportunity for graduates seeking to build careers in risk management, compliance, governance, and business operations. The company is currently recruiting a Risk and Compliance Trainee in South Africa, offering recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing Pan-African technology and telecommunications environment.
The trainee programme is designed to provide practical workplace exposure while supporting critical risk and compliance activities across the business. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced professionals and gain insight into how governance, controls, and regulatory compliance contribute to the success of a multinational digital infrastructure company.
About Bayobab
Bayobab, formerly known as MTN GlobalConnect, is a Pan-African digital wholesale and infrastructure services company operating within the MTN Group. Founded in 2017, the business manages MTN’s major wholesale activities across Africa while providing infrastructure and connectivity solutions to customers and partners throughout the continent.
The company offers a range of services including international mobile solutions, voice services, SMS, signalling, roaming, interconnect, fixed connectivity, fibre infrastructure, and digital wholesale solutions. In 2023, the organisation transitioned to the Bayobab brand as part of a broader strategy aimed at creating an open-access business model capable of serving a wider range of industry participants.
Today, Bayobab plays a key role in connecting Africa through digital infrastructure, helping businesses, governments, and communities access reliable connectivity and technology solutions. The company continues to expand its footprint across the continent while investing in innovation and digital transformation.
About the Risk and Compliance Trainee Role
The Risk and Compliance Trainee position is aimed at graduates who want to develop practical experience in governance, compliance monitoring, risk management, reporting, and administrative coordination.
The successful candidate will provide end-to-end administrative and coordination support within the Risk and Compliance function. A major component of the role involves assisting with Bayobab’s Control Self-Assessment (CSA) process, which helps evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and ensures that risk management activities are properly documented and monitored.
The trainee will support the daily administration required to keep risk and compliance activities accurate, organised, and aligned with business objectives while developing valuable professional skills in a corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
The programme offers broad exposure to business operations and governance activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with strategic and operational meetings.
- Supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagements and project activities.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and decision-making documentation.
- Monitoring project progress and reporting on deliverables.
- Supporting risk mitigation and control activities.
- Assisting with governance policies and compliance processes.
- Conducting research for presentations and business reports.
- Managing knowledge-sharing resources and internal documentation.
- Providing administrative and coordination support to the department.
- Supporting performance reporting for management and stakeholders.
- Assisting with service documentation, training materials, and business presentations.
The role is ideal for graduates who enjoy organisation, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and working in structured business environments.
Working in a Fast-Growing Digital Business
Bayobab describes itself as a business operating in a period of significant growth and transformation. Employees work within an environment shaped by rapid technological advances, evolving telecommunications markets, and increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Africa.
As a result, trainees can expect exposure to:
- A multicultural and expertise-driven organisation.
- Fast-changing ICT and telecommunications environments.
- Cross-functional projects involving multiple teams and countries.
- Hybrid workforce practices and modern ways of working.
- Diverse regulatory and legal environments across African markets.
- Large-scale infrastructure and connectivity initiatives.
This environment provides valuable experience for graduates interested in building careers in governance, compliance, telecommunications, technology, finance, or corporate services.
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Bayobab’s Values and Culture
Bayobab places strong emphasis on values-based leadership and workplace culture. The organisation encourages employees to embrace principles that guide decision-making and collaboration throughout the business.
The company’s core values are:
- Lead with Care
- Can-do with Integrity
- Collaborate with Agility
- Serve with Respect
- Act with Inclusion
These values form the foundation of Bayobab’s culture and influence how employees engage with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for the Risk and Compliance Trainee opportunity, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Law
- Other related disciplines
Experience Requirements
The programme is designed for graduates and early-career professionals.
Applicants should have:
- Between 0 and 2 years of work experience, including experience gained during studies, internships, vacation work, or graduate programmes.
Skills and Competencies
Bayobab is seeking candidates who demonstrate strong professional and interpersonal skills.
Preferred competencies include:
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Effective time management and prioritisation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Information processing and reporting capabilities.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should also possess:
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Access to personal transport.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-management environments.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
Application Details
Position: Learner – Trainee Risk and Compliance
Company: Bayobab (MTN Group)
Location: South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 0–2 Years
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
Job Identification: 7687
Why Graduates Should Apply
The Bayobab Risk and Compliance Trainee Programme offers graduates a valuable entry point into one of Africa’s leading digital infrastructure businesses. Participants will gain exposure to corporate governance, compliance management, risk assessment processes, stakeholder engagement, and business operations within a multinational organisation.
For graduates seeking meaningful workplace experience while developing skills that are highly valued across industries, this opportunity provides an excellent foundation for long-term career growth. As Bayobab continues expanding its digital infrastructure footprint across Africa, successful trainees will have the chance to contribute to a company playing an important role in the continent’s digital future.
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