Safaricom Ethiopia 2026 Job Vacancies – Marketing, Engineering, Product & Sales Roles
Etcareers is pleased to feature Safaricom Ethiopia’s latest 2026 job opportunities across diverse professional fields. The company is recruiting qualified candidates for positions in trade marketing, systems engineering, product design, enterprise sales, credit portfolio management, and digital product management. These roles are available in key Ethiopian cities including Addis Ababa, Ambo, and Mekele, and are offered on a full‑time basis. Safaricom Ethiopia, a leading telecom operator backed by international investors, is seeking professionals with strong academic backgrounds and proven industry experience. This announcement highlights career openings for candidates eager to contribute to Ethiopia’s fast‑growing telecom and fintech sectors.
About Safaricom Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia is part of a consortium that includes Vodafone Group, Safaricom PLC, Vodacom Group, Sumitomo Corporation, and British International Investment (BII). The company operates as a major telecom provider in Ethiopia, combining global expertise with local innovation to deliver mobile, digital, and financial services.
Open Positions
Position 1: Trade Marketing Supervisor
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Ambo, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Supervise trade marketing activities
- Implement retail care procedures
- Monitor customer experience standards
- Support sales and retail operations
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- Work Experience: 3+ years in Sales, Marketing, or Retail Operations
- Technical Skills: Intermediate understanding of business finance
- Soft Skills: Familiarity with customer experience standards
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Postgraduate certification in Sales & Marketing
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 2: Senior Systems Engineer – Converged Charging Planning & Delivery
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver converged charging solutions
- Lead technical teams in IT/Telco projects
- Manage architecture for messaging, voice, IMS & IoT
- Facilitate meetings and influence stakeholders
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: BSc. in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Work Experience: 8 years in IT/Telco environments, 3 years in leadership
- Technical Skills: GSM domain expertise, CCS, Mediation, Voucher Management, Cloud Native solutions, 3GPP protocols, Unix systems, RDBMS & NoSQL databases
- Soft Skills: Strong consulting, communication, and leadership skills
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 3: MPESA Product Design Manager
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Lead product design initiatives for MPESA
- Develop UX/UI solutions using modern design tools
- Present and demonstrate past design works
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Product Design, or Interaction Design
- Work Experience: Proven product design experience
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe, InVision
- Soft Skills: Creative problem‑solving and design communication
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Fintech background experience
- UX/UI design certifications
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 4: Enterprise Sales Manager
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Mekele, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Manage service delivery for corporate clients
- Handle customer management and cash transactions
- Promote telecommunication products and services
- Solve customer issues under pressure
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Work Experience: 3+ years in customer management for corporate clients
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of ITIL, MCP/MCSE, CCNA; MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Soft Skills: Listening, problem‑solving, bilingual communication (English and local language)
Preferred / Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of Tigrigna language and regional familiarity
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 5: Credit Portfolio Manager – M‑PESA
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Manage credit risk and portfolio strategy
- Implement risk management techniques
- Conduct data analysis using BI tools and SQL
- Align practices with regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field; MBA preferred
- Work Experience: 6+ years in relevant field, 3+ years in credit risk and portfolio strategy
- Technical Skills: Oracle BI, Power BI, SQL, Excel; knowledge of mobile money ecosystems
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, analytical mindset, ethical standards
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 6: Product Manager – Digital, VAS, Cloud Solutions and Cyber Security
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Manage product development in digital, VAS, cloud, and cyber security
- Drive sales and marketing strategies in technology sectors
- Oversee commercial and technical roles in fast‑paced environments
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: First or Second Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT, or Technology fields
- Work Experience: 5+ years in FMCG, eCommerce, Financial Services, or Telecom
- Technical Skills: Sales & Marketing expertise, Telecom enterprise product knowledge
- Soft Skills: Adaptability in dynamic technology environments
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should update their candidate profile on the Safaricom Ethiopia career portal and click the apply button. Attach your resume when submitting. The closing date for applications is 02/10/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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