3 Vacancies Open At Safaricom

Safaricom has announced new job opportunities in Kenya for professionals seeking to build careers in regulatory affairs, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, software testing, and digital transformation. The latest vacancies are based within key departments of the organization and are aimed at supporting Safaricom’s continued growth and innovation in Kenya’s telecommunications and technology sectors. The announced opportunities include positions in the Regulatory & Public Policy Department as well as the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. These roles are expected to attract professionals with experience in competition regulation, software engineering, testing automation, DevSecOps practices, and digital systems development. Safaricom remains one of the leading employers in Kenya, especially for professionals in ICT, telecommunications, software engineering, cybersecurity, public policy, and digital innovation. The company continues to invest heavily in technology-driven solutions while expanding services across mobile communications, financial technology, enterprise solutions, and digital transformation. The latest vacancies provide opportunities for candidates interested in working in fast-paced and highly collaborative environments that support innovation and digital excellence. The available vacancies are outlined below. Manager – CompetitionDepartment: Regulatory & Public PolicyCluster: External AffairsLocation: Safaricom House HQ, KenyaPosting Date: 08/05/2026 Safaricom has announced a vacancy for the position of Manager – Competition within the Regulatory & Public Policy Department under the External Affairs Cluster. The role is part of the organization’s efforts to strengthen regulatory engagement and competition-related strategies in the telecommunications and digital services landscape. The position is expected to support the company’s engagement with regulatory frameworks, competition policies, and market-related developments affecting the telecommunications sector in Kenya and beyond. The successful candidate will likely work closely with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, policymakers, and industry partners to ensure alignment with competition requirements and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Supporting the development and implementation of competition-related strategies within the organization Monitoring regulatory and policy developments affecting the telecommunications and technology sectors Providing analysis and insights on competition laws, market trends, and industry developments Supporting engagement with regulators and relevant stakeholders on competition matters Participating in preparation of regulatory submissions, policy reviews, and compliance-related documentation Advising internal teams on competition risks and regulatory implications Supporting initiatives aimed at maintaining compliance with applicable competition frameworks Collaborating with cross-functional teams on public policy and regulatory matters Conducting research and analysis on emerging industry trends and regulatory developments Supporting Safaricom’s strategic interests through effective regulatory and policy engagement This role may be suitable for professionals with experience in telecommunications regulation, competition law, public policy, economics, regulatory affairs, or legal and compliance functions. DevSecOps EngineerDepartment: Digital IT DepartmentDivision: Technology DivisionLocation: KenyaPosting Date: 07/05/2026 Safaricom has also announced a vacancy for the position of DevSecOps Engineer within the Digital IT Department under the Technology Division. The role forms part of the organization’s digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives aimed at strengthening secure software development and operational efficiency. The position is expected to support integration of security practices into software development, deployment pipelines, and cloud infrastructure operations. The role may involve collaboration between development, operations, security, and engineering teams to improve automation, reliability, and security of digital systems. Key Responsibilities Supporting implementation of DevSecOps practices across software development and deployment environments Integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows Supporting automation of infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes Monitoring application performance, security vulnerabilities, and operational stability Collaborating with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and cybersecurity teams Supporting cloud infrastructure management and system optimization initiatives Assisting in implementation of secure coding practices and security compliance requirements Conducting vulnerability assessments and supporting remediation processes Supporting containerization, orchestration [Read more on the source website]