INTRODUCTION
Vodacom is hiring a Loyalty Partnership Relations Manager based at the Vodacom Campus in Midrand. The role focuses on managing and growing partnerships across retail, fintech, lifestyle and digital categories within the VodaBucks loyalty programme.
Applicants should have a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification with a commercial focus and 5 to 8 years of proven experience in negotiation and managing multiple external partners in a multi-market environment.
QUICK FACTS
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Location: Midrand, Vodacom Campus
Minimum Requirements: Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification such as BCom, CA or MBA with a commercial bias; 5 to 8 years’ proven experience in negotiation and working across multiple external partners in a multi-market environment.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Loyalty Partnership Relations Manager role supports the VodaBucks Group Loyalty Programme, which provides a unified loyalty proposition across Vodacom’s international business markets.
The successful candidate will source, negotiate and manage new and existing partners across retail, fintech, lifestyle and digital categories.
The role also involves identifying commercial opportunities, managing partner benefits, reviewing commercial performance and supporting the long-term sustainability of the programme.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Hold a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, such as BCom, CA or MBA, with a commercial bias.
Have 5 to 8 years’ proven experience in negotiation.
Have experience working with multiple external partners.
Have commercial and legal knowledge in a multi-market environment.
Understand local and international market developments, including technology and ecosystem changes.
Have strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
Be persuasive and able to influence stakeholders.
Have strong financial acumen and integrity.
Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently.
Be comfortable working in fast-changing, ambiguous and multi-market environments under pressure.
Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Have excellent facilitation and organisational skills.
Added advantage: The source does not specify an additional advantage.
PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS
The role offers:
Enticing incentive programmes and competitive benefit packages.
Retirement funds, risk benefits and medical aid benefits.
Cell phone and data benefits.
Fibre connection discounts.
Exclusive staff discounts through partner companies.
Experience in partnership management across multiple markets and business categories.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
This opportunity can help you gain experience in:
Strategic partner sourcing and relationship management.
Commercial negotiations and financial modelling.
Managing partnerships across retail, fintech, lifestyle and digital categories.
Commercial performance reviews and evaluation.
Stakeholder management across business units and operating companies.
Managing contractual and commercial escalations.
Risk, regulatory compliance and SLA management.
Working in a fast-changing, multi-market environment.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the go-to-market process for new partner products and categories.
Negotiate complex strategic partner deals supported by financial models.
Work with Business Units within the market, such as M-Pesa, and across operating companies to scale partnership value.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Secure cooperation on financial optimisation.
Ensure compliance with internal and external SLAs.
Resolve contractual and commercial escalations.
Act as the commercial custodian for partner management on behalf of the VodaBucks Programme and Vodacom Group in the relevant market.
Ensure activities comply with regulatory requirements and the Group-wide Risk and Compliance Framework.
Lead commercial performance reviews and partner evaluations.
Source and renegotiate commercial terms.
Identify emerging market opportunities.
Support the Loyalty Lead in analysing commercial opportunities that support the sustainability and relevance of the programme.
LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS
Gauteng
Midrand, Vodacom Campus — Requisition ID: 288268
HOW TO APPLY
1. Prepare your CV/resume and ensure it reflects your relevant qualifications and experience.
2. Check that you meet the qualification and experience requirements.
3. Apply through the online application for the Loyalty Partnership Relations Manager position.
4. Use Requisition ID 288268 to identify the correct vacancy.
5. Submit your application before the closing date of 14 August 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during the recruitment process.
Vodacom is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom states that it is committed to a workplace culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity and inclusion.
The position was posted on 8 June 2026.
The base location is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
FINAL WORD
If you meet the qualification and experience requirements, make sure your application is submitted correctly before 14 August 2026. Use Requisition ID 288268 when applying for the Loyalty Partnership Relations Manager position.