Business Development Director

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Initiate International Full time

Unlock the potential of the South African market as our Business Development Director. Drive innovation and growth by building strategic partnerships with local players.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Partnership Development: Identify and onboard new partners in the South African payments landscape, negotiating deals and optimizing pricing.
  • Partner Success Enablement: Work closely with partners to solve problems, overcome operational challenges, and ensure seamless integration and compliance.
  • Regional Payments Strategy: Develop and execute strategies that position the company as a leader in the local market, while keeping an eye on the broader African region.
  • Regulatory Insights: Navigate complex licensing, banking, and settlement regulations, leading conversations with central banks and payment authorities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams to bring projects from concept to execution, ensuring smooth partner integration and contract closure.

Requirements:

  • Strong Analytical Skills: Combine data-driven decision-making with out-of-the-box thinking to drive growth.
  • Expertise in Payments: Experience in payments, telco, eCommerce, or FinTech, with a focus on mobile payments and local payment methods.
  • Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to build meaningful relationships, drive innovation, and create strategies that lead to tangible results.

Join Initiate International in shaping the future of payments in South Africa and beyond.


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