MTN, a leading telecommunications company in Africa and the Middle East, has launched its Global Graduate Program for young, energetic, and enthusiastic African graduates aged between 20 and 26 years. The program is designed to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East and fast-track them into critical roles at MTN.
The MTN Global Graduate Program combines formal development in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and the MTN Academy and on-the-job development through full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role. The formal component includes modules at MTN’s three regional learning centers in Southern, Northern, and Western Africa.
Requirements
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Be African
- Between 20 and 26 years old
- Be fluent in English
- Possess a valid international passport
- Have experience in Digital Marketing, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, or Business Administration. Additionally, applicants must have completed their NYSC in September 2021.
Successful applicants will be placed in one of the following business focus areas:
- Account Partner (Wholesale)
- Analyst Bid (EB)
- Analyst
- Solutions Design & Integration (IT, VAS Planning)
- Engineer
- Info Security Operations (IT, InfoSec)
- Engineer
- Network Planning (Network)
- Analyst Product Development (YDFS)
- Analyst Pricing/Tariff (BI, Marketing)
- Analyst Solution Development (EB)
- Advisor
- Regulatory Affairs (Corporate Services)
- Analyst Business Assurance Operations (Finance, RAFM)
- Analyst CVM (CVM, Marketing).
Benefits
The MTN Global Graduate Program offers a privileged experience that rewards performance, including:
- Financial rewards
- A laptop/tablet
- Medical aid
- Free or subsidized mobile phone
- Staff discounts
- Pension scheme
- Subsidized canteen services
- Flexible working hours
- Career development resources
How To Apply
To apply for the program, interested and qualified applicants should use the link HERE.
Deadline
The application deadline has not been specified.
In summary, the MTN Global Graduate Program is a great opportunity for young African graduates to develop their skills and fast-track their careers with a leading telecommunications company in Africa and the Middle East.
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FAQs about the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme (2025):
What is the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme?
It’s a fully‑employed, paid program designed to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates across MTN’s operations in Africa and the Middle East. The program blends on‑the‑job training with formal instruction via MTN Academy, including rotations across strategic functions and regional learning centres.
Who is eligible to apply?
Age range: Ideal candidates are typically between 20 and 26 years old.
Academic requirement: At least a Higher National Diploma (HND) Upper Credit or a Second Class Upper Division (2:1) from an African university.
Other: Strong English proficiency, and demonstration of MTN’s core values—leadership, innovation, integrity, collaboration—as well as key behaviors like accountability and a “can‑do” attitude.
Which countries are eligible?
Open to graduates from across MTN’s African footprint—i.e., multiple African countries where MTN operates.
What are the application benefits?
Participants receive:
A competitive monthly salary,
Structured rotations across departments,
Formal training modules via MTN Academy at regional centres (Southern, Northern, Western Africa),
Mentorship and exposure to senior leadership.
When is the application deadline for 2025?
One source mentions a deadline of November 13, 2024
Another cites November 14, 2024