Vodacom South Africa confirmed up to 80 members of staff might be let go in a move to lower costs and continue its strategy to transition from a telecoms to technology company.
In a statement to Business Report, a spokesperson said that it routinely maintains its operation is “fit for purpose” with such moves. The operator said it is moving away from being a telecoms player to a technology firm, and that such a strategy would impact staff, and on this occasion up to 80 will be affected.
“This decision aligns with our commitment to adapt and optimise our business to meet evolving industry and customer demands. Additionally, Vodacom South Africa continues to proactively implement various cost reduction measures to ensure sustainable operations and maintain financial resilience. Our focus remains on delivering excellent service and great value to our customers, and we are committed to supporting those affected by these changes with utmost care and professionalism during this transitional period,” added the spokesperson.
Vodacom reportedly employs around 5,400 people in South Africa, where the economy is currently showing weakness according to media reports.
