Managing Director (Isp Industry) - Roodepoort

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer connectivity sector is seeking a Managing Director to spearhead its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) strategy. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in telecommunications and demonstrate a record of success in strategic leadership roles. This role entails managing operations, driving growth, and ensuring financial sustainability while fostering a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in telecoms or ISP.
• At least 5 years in senior management or executive role.
• Experience in regulated sectors and driving business transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FTTH strategy and execute business plans.
• Drive revenue growth and oversee budget management.
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strategic acumen

Commercial acumen

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership capability

Innovation mindset

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role OverviewThe Managing Director is responsible for leading and executing the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) strategy, including growth and profitability targets within a competitive consumer internet environment.

The role focuses on expanding market share, optimising operational performance, and delivering shareholder value by leveraging existing ICT infrastructure and fixed-mobile platforms.This position combines high-level strategy, hands-on operations, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across regulatory, commercial, and internal units.

It requires a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven ability to drive digital innovation and business transformation.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Growth

Develop and lead the FTTH strategy aligned with long-term group objectives.

Drive revenue and profit growth through aggressive retention, upselling, and acquisition strategies.

Collaborate with relevant business units (e.g., Postpaid, Home BU, Technology) to ensure effective execution of the broader home strategy.

Provide input into product life cycles and innovation roadmaps to enhance competitiveness.

Maintain awareness of local market shifts and international best practices.

Operational Delivery & Commercial Performance

Oversee execution of business plans, pricing models, and product initiatives to achieve revenue and subscriber targets.

Ensure operational efficiencies through lean cost models and strong ROI forecasting.

Implement competitive pricing and product strategies to reduce churn and increase market share.

Ensure effective use of fixed-mobile infrastructure to drive product and service delivery excellence.

Financial & Budget Management

Forecast and manage budgets aligned to strategic priorities.

Optimise cost-to-revenue ratios and manage operational budgets to ensure financial sustainability.

Ensure profitability through performance monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Drive collaboration across commercial, technology, and business intelligence units to deliver an integrated value proposition.

Maintain close alignment with regulatory authorities and ensure full compliance with operational and statutory requirements.

Oversee outsourcing relationships and service level agreements (SLAs) with external partners.

Lead and inspire a high-performing team culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and performance.

Create and implement development plans and succession strategies for emerging leaders.

Model inclusive leadership and embed transformation, diversity, and equity goals.

Promote a healthy, high-performance work culture and act as an ambassador for brand values and behaviours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.

MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).

Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in a telecoms or ISP environment, including at least 5 years in a senior management or executive role.

Experience leading business units within highly regulated sectors.

Proven success in startup launches, business turnarounds, or market expansion.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and large-scale transformation projects.

Key Attributes

Expert-level strategic and commercial acumen.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to lead and scale operations across diverse markets and customer segments.

Proven innovation mindset and thought leadership.

High emotional intelligence and cross-cultural leadership capability.

Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.

Deep knowledge of the consumer connectivity market in South Africa.

Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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