About
MTN launched in South Africa in 1994 and grew into one of Africa’s biggest telecom groups, connecting hundreds of millions of people. SA head office: Fairland, Johannesburg. Services span mobile, data, fintech, cloud and enterprise.
Why work at MTN?
Y’ello culture, fast-moving TechCo work, and footprint-wide mobility. The Global Graduate Programme rotates talent across countries with expert mentoring – ideal if you want telecom plus digital/fintech exposure without leaving the continent.
Best entry points
- Stores and care: retail consultant, call-centre agent, customer support
- Network and IT: field technician, fibre and tower support, junior engineer
- Digital: junior developer, data analyst, marketing assistant
- Early talent: Global Graduate Programme, internships, SkillsBox
Natural progression
Retail agent to store lead to regional manager; technician to network engineer to senior specialist; graduate to manager with cross-market moves. Internal moves to fintech, cloud and enterprise are common.
How to apply
Start at Join our Yello Family and the MTN External Career Site. Apply only through official portals.
FAQs
What are the MTN Global Graduate Programme requirements?
Typically a 70%+ academic average, age 20-27, and nationality of an MTN operating country – confirm against the current advert.
Where do I apply for MTN jobs?
Through the MTN External Career Site (Oracle) linked from the Yello Family page – create a profile and apply per vacancy.
Does MTN offer internships or learnerships?
Yes, advertised per business need – also explore the MTN SkillsBox portal for training pathways.
Does MTN charge application fees?
Applying is always free of charge – never pay anyone claiming to secure you an MTN role; apply only via official portals.
Last verified: 18 September 2026. Sources: mtn.com Yello Family page, MTN External Career Site, mtn.co.za SkillsBox.
