Country Manager – South Africa

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PayU Full time

About PayU
PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company operating in 50+ high-growth markets across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, is part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors globally, revolutionizing online buying and selling for merchants and consumers. We process approximately 6 million payments daily using over 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms.

The Country Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the Commercial Function and achieving sales objectives. This role entails being a key member of the management team steering global goals throughout the organization.

Excited to learn more? Continue reading to discover the role.



What You'll Be Doing: Commercial Success

  • Developing and executing strategic plans to meet sales targets
  • Monitoring and negotiating rates with banking partners and acquirers
  • Providing guidance on pricing within commercial frameworks
  • Managing all sales activities within the country using Salesforce
  • Leading local commercial initiatives to build a strong sales pipeline
  • Collaborating with global and regional teams to onboard merchants
  • Enhancing sales efficiency and productivity
  • Developing customer satisfaction strategies
  • Motivating and guiding the local sales team

Strategic Leadership

  • Fostering cross-functional collaboration
  • Ensuring local management aligns with organizational goals
  • Investing in talent development
  • Understanding local market complexities and sharing insights
  • Representing PayU in local payment and industry bodies

Product and Engineering Management

  • Providing input on the product roadmap based on regional needs

Operational Excellence

  • Aligning commercial function with other departments for efficiency
  • Maintaining risk exposure within company guidelines
  • Working closely with the merchant risk team
  • Identifying and addressing process gaps

Finance Management

  • Responsibility for country financial results
  • Collaborating with commercial finance for accurate product pricing
  • Tracking sales achievements


What Are We Looking For?

  • Significant sales experience in a B2B environment
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in payments, banking, or finance
  • Knowledge of eCommerce payment processing
  • MBA or Master's degree in management or finance
  • Partnership management experience
  • Global organizational experience
  • Budget management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Effective communication and leadership abilities

What We Offer

  • Diverse international environment
  • Free subscription to eLearning platforms
  • Flexible working program
  • Inclusive decision-making environment
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Dynamic and evolving workspace
  • Opportunity to learn in an agile startup environment
  • Democratic work culture

About Us
At PayU, we are a global fintech investor empowering high-growth markets with financial services for everyone to prosper. Our presence in 18 markets expands financial services reach, supporting technology entrepreneurs and underserved individuals. Being part of Prosus, a major technology investor globally, allows us to make a substantial impact.

Our Commitment to Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
As a multicultural organization, we prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for all. We strive for transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention for all team members to succeed, regardless of background. At PayU, inclusivity is non-negotiable, ensuring every individual feels valued and empowered.


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