Head of vas
Cape Town, Western Cape
R 600000 ZA Per annum
Payfast by Network is one of the leading Fintech organisations in Africa. We’re on a mission to exponentially grow the digital economy of Africa by building world-class payment products. Developed in-house, our solutions enable customers to make and receive business payments quickly and securely and allow enterprises to trade locally, across borders, and internationally.
Join our dynamic team at a leading global payments Fin Tech as we seek a versatile VAS Manager to contribute to our South African operations. Under the guidance of the Chief Commercial Officer at Payfast, you'll spearhead the development and stewardship of our value-added services (VAS) portfolio in the region. This pivotal role demands an astute understanding of market dynamics, a knack for identifying strategic partnerships, and adept problem-solving capabilities to cater to Merchant needs.
About you
You’d love working with us If you thrive working in a fast-paced environment helping meet the demands of our rapid growth.
You’ll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:
Get energised by a fast-paced environment
Cherish a good work-life balance
Are adaptable
Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done
Pride yourself as being a self-starter who doesn’t lack motivation
Don’t need to be micromanaged
Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement
Welcome change and new ideas
Value the importance of diversity
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
Craft and execute comprehensive strategies for all VAS endeavours and revenue generation in South Africa, leveraging successful models from other key markets
Translate client requirements into impactful solutions and facilitate seamless coordination with product and delivery teams for efficient execution
Cultivate strategic partnerships to enhance our value proposition for issuer and merchant clients, ensuring their seamless integration with delivery teams
Foster robust relationships with local teams, recognising their significance in achieving success, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation (product, operations, marketing)
Champion maximum client satisfaction and Net Promoter Scores (NPS) through value-added services, both during and post-delivery
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, complemented by strong analytical skills to derive insights from data and anticipate future trends
Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, displaying a willingness to immerse oneself in tasks and effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
What you'll need
A minimum of 5 years' experience in developing and managing P&L for Saa S, Data, Loyalty, or Lending solutions
Demonstrated success in overseeing a diverse portfolio of products and partnerships
Previous experience in IT or strategy consulting is advantageous
Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MSc., MBA, or Ph D)
Exceptional communication and analytical abilities
High-energy, entrepreneurial spirit, with a proactive approach
Strong influencing skills and ability to collaborate effectively with peer organizations and teams
About us
Pay Fast was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of South Africa’s leading online payment gateways. The DPO Group, which includes DPO Africa, Pay Gate, Pay Fast and Si D Instant EFT, is the largest and the fastest-growing African payment service provider, operating in 21 countries and working with more than 60,000 active merchants across the continent. In 2021, DPO Group was acquired by Network International. Our combined resources and expertise are benefiting merchants and online shoppers looking to accept digital payments through as many different channels as possible.
What we offer
Company pension
21 days annual leave
Study leave
Celebrate your cake day with special birthday leave
Great company culture
Access to learning and development
Onsite Barista, fueling your coffee needs
And a whole lot more…
Availability
As soon as humanly possible (but we are willing to wait for the perfect candidate).
If this sounds like a role that you would flourish in, please apply now.
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