Employer: MTN Group Fintech / Mobile Money (MoMo)
Industry: Telecommunications, Financial Technology (Fintech), Corporate Affairs & Public Relations
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site / Hybrid)
Position Type: Full-Time Graduate Programme / Internship
Target Candidates: Recent Graduates / Final-Year Students (Journalism, PR, Communications, Marketing)
Compensation: Market-Related Monthly Graduate Stipend
Posted Date: 12 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
About MTN Group Fintech, MoMo & The Graduate Role
MTN Group Fintech is the digital financial services arm of MTN, operating MoMo (Mobile Money)—one of Africa’s largest mobile payment platforms.
MTN Group Fintech is recruiting an ambitious recent graduate to join their central Corporate Affairs and Public Relations team in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This structured graduate programme offers hands-on exposure to media relations, executive communications, reputation management, digital content strategy, and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) campaigns across a fast-moving fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities & Functional Areas
The Corporate Affairs & PR Graduate will support seven key operational pillars:
1. Media Relations & Press Operations
- Coverage Monitoring: Monitor daily press coverage across MTN Group Fintech, MoMo, competitors, and the broader African fintech sector.
- Media Writing: Assist in drafting media statements, press releases, executive talking points, and responses to media queries under senior guidance.
- Media Lists: Maintain updated journalist databases and coordinate interview logistics.
2. Content Strategy & Digital Communications
- Corporate Content: Write and proofread corporate articles, employee newsletters, LinkedIn posts, and internal communications following brand guidelines.
- Analytics Tracking: Track digital engagement metrics and compile social media performance reports.
3. Events, Sponsorships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Logistics: Support the execution of corporate events, sponsorships, and executive engagements (invitations, guest lists, branding materials).
- Executive Briefings: Help compile background briefing documents, key messaging, and speaking notes for company spokespeople.
4. Reputation Monitoring & Risk Tracking
- Issue Tracking: Monitor media, industry, and regulatory developments that impact MTN MoMo’s corporate reputation, compiling coverage dashboards for leadership.
5. Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Projects
- Community Initiatives: Support the planning and delivery of rolling CSI initiatives, including Mandela Day, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, and employee volunteer programmes.
- CSI Reporting: Coordinate logistics with community partners/beneficiaries and capture photos, impact stories, and reports for public publication.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Learning
- Internal Liaison: Gather information across internal units including Marketing, Product Development, Legal, Risk, and Compliance.
- Structured Training: Complete all assigned graduate learning modules, case projects, and skills assessments.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for this graduate opportunity, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Completed or completing a Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or an equivalent qualification (Mandatory).
- Postgraduate qualification in communications, media, or related fields is an added advantage.
- Work Experience:
- No formal work experience required (0 Years Experience).
- Vacation work, internships, student media (campus newspaper/radio), or academic exposure in PR, media, or financial services is advantageous.
- Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with strong proofreading ability.
- Understanding of digital channels, social media management, and corporate PR fundamentals.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proactive, commercial-minded team player with an eagerness to learn in a high-growth fintech context.
- Location:
- Must reside in or be able to commute daily to Roodepoort, Gauteng.
Programme Benefits & Career Pathway
- Top-Tier Fintech Brand Exposure: Accelerate your corporate career with one of Africa’s largest mobile money and tech platforms.
- Structured Mentorship: Direct coaching from senior corporate affairs executives and public relations managers.
- Comprehensive Portfolio Building: Build a professional portfolio of published press releases, executive speeches, LinkedIn content, and CSI campaign reports.
Career Advice for Applicants
- Highlight Writing Portfolio / Student Media: Mention any campus journalism, blog writing, student radio, or university PR projects prominently on page 1 of your CV.
- Detail Qualifications & Graduation Year: State your exact degree title and graduation month/year clearly in your CV header.
- Show Understanding of MoMo & Fintech: Familiarize yourself with MTN MoMo’s services and mobile financial services trends in Africa before interviewing.
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
Corporate Communications & Media Strategy
- Question (Media Writing): “How do you approach turning a technical fintech product update into a clear, engaging press release for consumer and business media?”
- Question (Crisis & Reputation): “What steps would you take if you noticed a trending negative social media story or media inquiry regarding mobile money service downtime?”
How to Apply
Apply online directly via the official MTN / MoMo Careers Portal:
- Employer: MTN Group Fintech / MoMo
- Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
- Position: Graduate – Corporate Affairs and PR
- Closing Date: 30 November 2026