Safaricom, NCBA Bank announce short-term job offers, how to apply

• Safaricom is looking for experienced employees, including an M-Pesa API engineer, a database administrator and a senior cyber defense center analyst
• NCBA has job openings for positions like data engineer, digital acquisition manager, and network administrator, with application deadlines ending in September 2024.
• The Kenya Private Sector Association has warned job seekers to double check the job offers they apply for, adding that recruitment fees are one of the red flags

Leading Kenyan telecommunications company Safaricom has invited Kenyans to apply for its recently announced job vacancies in the experienced category.

M-Pesa API Engineer

One of the roles involves an M-Pesa API engineer who will report to the API Engineering Manager.

The API Engineer at M-Pesa will, among other things, support the company with technical knowledge, work with various product owners to define and refine API requirements.

The deadline for applications is Monday 23 September.

Database Administrator

The Database Administrator will report directly to the Database Administration Manager and will be responsible for database management and operations, including backup and recovery, automation, and maintenance.

They must provide 99.99% availability for all critical databases. The application deadline is September 20.

Senior Analyst Cyber ​​Defense Center

The Cyber ​​Defence Centre Senior Analyst will monitor, assess and defend Safaricom’s Enterprise Information Systems.

They will report to the Cyber ​​Defense Center (CDC) Team Leader. Application deadline is September 20.

Fraud Operations Analyst

The Fraud Operations Analyst (FOA) will conduct fraud investigations, data analysis, system forensics, and manage customer fraud escalation. They will report to the Fraud Investigations Manager.

The deadline for applications is September 20.

More details about these positions can be found here.

Job offers at NCBA

Data Engineer, Integrations

The Data Integration Engineer at NCBA will report to the Data Integration Manager and is responsible for documenting data models, building robust data pipelines, and collaborating with data science teams.

The deadline for applications is September 29.

Digital Acquisition Leader

Responsibilities include customer acquisition through new and existing digital channels across markets and regions.

The Digital Acquisition Leader will report to the Chief Brand and Communications Officer.

Network Administrator

A network administrator is responsible for the design, planning, implementation and maintenance of the IT network infrastructure.

They will report to the Senior Manager of System Administration. Applications are due by September 29.

Manager, Data Analytics

The Data Analytics Manager will report to the Senior Data Engineering Manager and will document data models, design distributed systems, and create data pipelines.

The deadline for applications is September 29.

More details on how to apply can be found here.

Job scam warning

Earlier, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had rejected a fake letter directing JSS teachers to submit their names to JSS schools in 2025.

Similarly, the Kenya Private Sector Association has warned Kenyans against job scams on social media, where fraudsters demand recruitment fees, which is one of the red flags of dodgy job offers.

Source: TUKO.co.ke