MTN Group Recruits Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing (Johannesburg) – 2026

What the job involves

MTN Group is looking for a Senior Manager – Transfer Pricing (job ID 5719, MTN Level 3H). The job is full time and based at MTN's head office, the Innovation Centre in Fairland, Johannesburg (listed under Roodepoort). You would report to the General Manager, Transfer Pricing, within the Group Tax team. The contract type and salary are not stated.

Transfer pricing is the setting of prices for deals between companies of the same group in different countries, so that taxes are fair and legal. Your main tasks:

• Help shape the Group's transfer pricing strategy and policies, and make sure they follow local tax laws.
• Review cross-border transactions and advise on the right pricing methods.
• Guide the preparation of transfer pricing documents (Master File, Local Files, Country-by-Country Reports).
• Deal with tax authorities and handle tax audits and disputes.
• Advise MTN's operating companies in different countries and train their tax teams.
• Spot and manage tax risks, including on mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead and coach team members, and manage automation projects.
• Travel in the region and abroad may be required.

Who can apply

• Tax or law qualification: H.Dip Tax or equivalent, or CA(SA), CIMA, B.Proc, BA LLB or equivalent.
• Articles (traineeship) at a top-5 audit firm or at a law firm.
• A Master's in Tax Law and an Advanced Diploma in Transfer Pricing are advantages.
• 10 years of transfer pricing experience, with 5 years at management level.
• Strong knowledge of international tax rules (OECD guidelines, BEPS).
• Experience preparing and reviewing transfer pricing documents.
• Good financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with tax audits and disputes (experience at a revenue authority is an advantage).
• Telecoms experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Documents required

The offer does not list the documents. Expect to upload at least a CV on the online form, and read the instructions on the portal carefully. MTN says AI technology may be used to help shortlist candidates, and that applying means you consent to this use of your data.

Timeline

• Posted: 28/09/2026.
• Deadline: 06/10/2026 at 16:59. The time zone is not stated; if it is South African time, that is 15:59 in Cameroon.

How to apply

Apply only on MTN's official careers site, using the "Apply Now" button on the offer page (job ID 5719). Do not wait for the last day.

Our tips

• Show concrete cases: audits you handled, documentation you prepared, countries covered.
• Put your tax qualifications and years at management level at the top of your CV.
• Check that you are allowed to work in South Africa before applying.

Beware of scams

Apply only through MTN's official careers site. A genuine application is never paid. Never send money by Mobile Money or any other means to someone who promises you this job.