Executive Head | Vodacom Vacancies

Vodacom Vacancies – Executive Head: Group Brand Vacancies

As the Executive Head: Group Brand, you’ll play a central role in overseeing and leading the brand portfolio across Vodacom Group Operating companies (Opco’s), ensuring alignment with Group brand strategy and global guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead the brand portfolio across Vodacom Group Opco’s in line with Group brand strategy, frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Support Commercial outcomes through demand-led Brand initiatives.
• Drive understanding and adoption of the brand strategy and playbook across Opco’s, developing Purpose and Network and Technology Leadership themes.
• Implement consistent frameworks for tracking brand equity drivers and performance, recommending best practices for balancing performance marketing with brand building.
• Provide guidance for annual brand and sponsorship planning, driving stature, differentiation, and improved relevance with stakeholders.
• Lead Sponsorship initiatives spanning multiple Opco’s and support Employer Brand and EVP positioning.
• Leverage brand platforms and tools to enhance brand equity across Opco’s.
• Provide directional leadership and support on the brand portfolio, ensuring consistency and alignment with group business and brand strategy.
• Serve as a center of excellence, providing insights on trends, best practices, and frameworks to raise brand execution standards.
• Collaborate with Opco’s to improve brand governance and implement consistency in measurement and tracking.
• Coordinate brand and sponsorship initiatives to drive brand equity.
• Implement tools and systems to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency of the brand function.
• Lead and structure governance processes for the Brand community, ensuring compliance with Group policies and guidelines.
• Partner with internal Group functions and manage external stakeholders to align on deliveries and performance.
• Oversee planning and tracking of marketing activities across Opco’s.
• Provide inspirational leadership and coaching across Opco’s, offering best practice insights and recommendations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• More than 10 years relevant experience in Brand Management and/or Marketing.
• Pan-Africa experience is advantageous.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Proven track record in Brand Management, Sponsorship Management, and Project Management.
• Experience managing a brand across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• High experience in leading through influence and building strong relationships.
• Capable of working in a complex organization and building credibility across geographies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive incentive programs and comprehensive benefit packages.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, along with exclusive staff discounts.
• Join us in making a significant impact and driving innovation in the telecommunications industry. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!