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 – Competition
Department: Regulatory & Public Policy
Cluster: External Affairs
Location: Safaricom House HQ, Kenya
Posting 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 Engineer
Department: Digital IT Department
Division: Technology Division
Location: Kenya
Posting 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, and deployment automation activities
- Participating in incident management, troubleshooting, and operational support
- Supporting continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and security
- Maintaining documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and security controls
The role may attract professionals with backgrounds in DevOps engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, infrastructure automation, site reliability engineering, or software engineering.
Candidates with experience in cloud platforms, automation tools, container technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development practices may find this opportunity relevant.
- Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Department: Digital IT Department
Division: Technology Division
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 07/05/2026
Safaricom is also recruiting for the position of Software Developer in Test (SDET) within the Technology Division. The role is expected to support software quality assurance initiatives and improve automated testing processes within digital platforms and applications.
The position combines software development and quality assurance responsibilities, focusing on creation of testing frameworks, automation tools, and software quality improvement processes.
The successful candidate is expected to work closely with software developers, QA engineers, product teams, and technology stakeholders to enhance product reliability and user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing and developing automated testing frameworks and test scripts
- Supporting software quality assurance and continuous testing initiatives
- Collaborating with development teams to improve software quality and testing efficiency
- Executing functional, regression, integration, and performance tests
- Identifying software defects and supporting issue resolution processes
- Developing tools and solutions to improve automated testing capabilities
- Participating in CI/CD and agile software development processes
- Supporting continuous improvement of software testing standards and methodologies
- Monitoring test execution results and reporting software quality metrics
- Supporting test planning, test case development, and quality assurance documentation
- Collaborating with stakeholders to understand product requirements and testing needs
- Supporting delivery of reliable, scalable, and high-quality software products
This opportunity may suit professionals with experience in software testing, automation engineering, software development, quality assurance, and test framework development.
Professionals with knowledge of testing tools, scripting languages, automation frameworks, and agile development practices may find the role particularly relevant.
Why These Safaricom Opportunities Matter
Safaricom continues to position itself as one of Kenya’s leading technology-driven organizations. The company’s operations extend beyond traditional telecommunications into fintech, enterprise services, digital solutions, cloud services, and innovation-driven technologies.
The latest vacancies reflect the growing demand for professionals in areas such as:
- Digital transformation
- Cybersecurity and DevSecOps
- Software engineering and automation testing
- Public policy and regulatory affairs
- Competition management
- Technology infrastructure and cloud systems
- Software quality engineering
As organizations continue adopting cloud technologies, automation, digital platforms, and AI-driven services, professionals in these fields are increasingly becoming essential to business growth and operational resilience.
The advertised positions also demonstrate Safaricom’s continued investment in strengthening both its regulatory engagement capabilities and digital technology infrastructure.
Career Opportunities in Kenya’s Technology Sector
Kenya’s ICT and telecommunications sectors continue to create employment opportunities for professionals with digital and technical expertise. Organizations are increasingly seeking talent in areas such as:
- Cloud engineering
- DevSecOps
- Cybersecurity
- Software automation testing
- Digital infrastructure
- Public policy and compliance
- Data systems and platform engineering
The growing adoption of mobile technology, fintech services, enterprise digital solutions, and cloud platforms has contributed to increased demand for highly skilled technology professionals.
Safaricom remains among the organizations leading this transformation through investment in innovation, digital services, and next-generation technology platforms.
Application Process
Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications through the official Safaricom careers platform before the respective deadlines indicated in the vacancy announcements.
Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job descriptions and requirements provided in the official job postings before submitting applications.
Candidates should ensure that their applications include updated and relevant professional information aligned with the responsibilities of the positions advertised.
