vodacom discover graduate program 2015
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Get ready to Discover!
Recruiting Exceptional Graduates 1
Welcome to Vodacom 2
Discover our Graduate Programme 3
A world of Opportunities 4
Real People, Real Stories 5
Application Process 10
The need to build a healthy ‘home-grown’ talent pool is becoming of utmost
importance for business sustainability & growth around the world.
In response to this, we at Vodacom have designed and developed various ‘fit
for purpose’ programmes which will fast track emerging talent’s readiness
levels to feed into the broader pipeline, strengthening the technical and
leadership skills’ bench strength for our organisation.
Our Graduate Program will provide you with an accelerated career path,
gaining high business exposure from day one. We’re committed to developing
and
inspiring fresh talent so you can expect plenty of support and guidance as you
develop your skills in your chosen field. It’s a challenging and rewarding
adventure, and as you work alongside some of the industry’s leading experts
in developing solutions that will shape our customers’ futures and yours.
We are at our best when you are at yours!
Recruiting Exceptional Graduates
Matimba Mbungela
Chief HR Officer1
Vodacom is a leading African mobile
communication company providing a wide range
of communication services including mobile
voice, messaging, data and converged services to
over 61 million customers.
From our roots in South Africa, we have grown our
mobile network business to include operations in
Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique and Lesotho. The
mobile networks cover a total population of
approximately
200 million people.
Through Vodacom Business Africa (VBA), we also
offer business managed services to enterprises in
over 40 countries across the continent.
Vodacom is majority owned by Vodafone (65%
holding) one of the world’s largest mobile
communications companies by revenue.
Welcome to Vodacom
Sizwe KhumaloNorth West University
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Now we’re looking for the future leaders of our
business - today’s graduates who have the
ambition, drive and ideas to shape their world.
If that’s you, the Discover Graduate Program will
provide you with an accelerated career path.
Gaining high business exposure from day one,
you’ll experience rotations in different areas of
our organisation.
We’re committed to developing and inspiring
fresh talent so you can expect plenty of support
and guidance as you develop your skills in your
chosen field.
It’s a challenging and rewarding adventure, and
as you work alongside some of the industry’s
leading experts you’ll develop the solutions that
will shape our customers’ futures and yours.
Discover our Graduate Programme
UK
Ireland
Netherlands
Germany
Hungary
Czech Republic
Romania
DRC
Tanzania
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Turkey
Albania
Greece
Malta
Egypt
Mozambique
Zambia
Qatar
India
Ghana
South Africa
New Zealand
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Lesotho
Angola
Cameroon
Ivory Coast
Sierra Leone
Nigeria
DRC
The opportunities won’t end there.
If you show us that you have the capabilities and
potential during the Discover Graduate Program then
you’ll have the chance to experience our truly global
network through our Columbus Program.
Taking on an international assignment, you’ll gain the
knowledge and insights that will prepare you for the
next stage of your Vodacom career.
A World of Opportunities
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Innovators, strategists, thinkers, decision makers.
You’ll be surrounded by the people who have
made us the world’s leading telecommunications
company.
Together, they are part of our inspiring and
inclusive culture, in which your talent will be
recognised, challenged and developed. All with
the aim of ensuring you realise your full potential.
Real People, Real Stories
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Dineo Ngobeni University of Pretoria
(UP)
Dishan at his best
Vodacom is changing the lives of
many South Africans, through
their educational programmes,
with more than 60 Teacher
Centres across the country.
This graduate programme offers
you a way of giving back to the
community.
Dishan Naicker
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Melissa at her best
I am working in a team that has
been tasked to create
Vodafone’s digital messaging
solutions.
I am a part of a highly successful
organization that is recognised
internationally.
Melissa Vlotman
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
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Shanice at her best
I work within the Customer
Experience team where I am
exposed to various new products
and strategies that Vodacom will
be implementing in the near
future.
Shanice Lutchman
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Vuyo at his best
I am working on Vodacom Millionaires, a show which aims
to uplift the lives of our
customers and their
communities around the country.
Vodacom has empowered me to
make a difference.
Vuyolwethu Ntsizi
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
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Alex at his best
Vodacom is at the centre of a dynamic and rapidly evolving
industry, making it a great place
to learn and develop my skills
and knowledge.
Alex Smith
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Kabelo at her best
The diversity management skills
I have acquired through the
Vodacom Graduate Programme
has empowered me to deliver
my best and grow my career.
Kabelo Kgodane
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
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Kurt at his best
I work with state-of-the-art
software that helps the business
unlock new opportunities. One
has to be analytical and
dedicated, strive towards these
qualities and your career and
you’ll soar like an eagle.
Kurt Petersen
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Mmathapelo at her bestI am currently working on a
project where I liaise with
international Vodacom
companies and keep up with the
latest technologies.
Mmathapelo Motaung
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)9
With such an exhilarating and diverse program on offer, competition for the few
spaces available is tough. But show us your pro-active, entrepreneurial spirit and
the time and investment we’ll put into your career will be second to none.
Once you’ve chosen where you’d like to join the Discover Program, head to our
website vodacom.co.za/graduates for more information or to apply.
Application Process
Designed to test your problem-solving skills, the tests
will tell us whether you’re capable of working with
different types of information, thinking through
problems from a fresh perspective and are comfortable
with complexity and explaining your thinking to others.
Online Testing
Taking place throughout the year, our assessment
centres give you the chance to meet us and find out
what life at Vodafone is really like. The assessment day
will include group exercises, presentation and an
interview.
Assessment Centre
How passionate are you about shaping your world?
That’s what we’ll be looking to find out. We’ll also get to
know you better and understand what motivates you.
It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask us any
questions you might have.
Interview
You won’t have to wait long to find out whether you’ve
been offered a place on the program. We’ll let you know
the news soon after the assessment. We may even let
you know on the day itself. If successful, you’ll then
receive a formal offer. The next step will be getting
ready to shape your world!
The Offer
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