Country Director

1 month ago

Sandton, South Africa Initiate International Full time

Are you ready to revolutionize the future of payments?

 

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your leadership can shape entire industries? If you’re a bold, innovative leader with a passion for driving real impact, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime

 

Our client is looking for a dynamic Country Director to spearhead growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. This is your chance to take center stage in a booming industry, leading cutting-edge strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and creating a legacy in digital payments.

 

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be a visionary in one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly evolving sectors. If you love blazing new trails, building strong markets, and tackling complex challenges head-on, this is the perfect role for you

Coverage: Sub-Saharan Africa, with huge potential to expand and innovate across the region.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Business Development & Partner Management

 

Lead the charge in transforming the payment landscape across Sub-Saharan Africa. Develop, manage, and scale partnerships with Mobile Network Operators, eWallet providers, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and merchants.
Drive seamless partner onboarding and service launches that meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance, business ethics, and audit standards.
Take ownership of negotiations—maximize partner conversion rates, secure optimal pricing and marketing deals, and tackle contract and settlement challenges like a pro.
Be the go-to strategist for mobile payment solutions, building strong relationships with decision-makers across the payments ecosystem.
Stay ahead of the curve on regulatory and financial landscapes to confidently lead discussions with central banks, financial institutions, and payment authorities.

 

Strategy & Stakeholder Collaboration

 

Work closely with the EMEA leadership team to ensure your payment strategies are driving commercial growth and hitting business targets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Legal, Finance, and Sales to bring contracts over the finish line, manage technical integrations, and nurture partner relationships.
Be the face of the company in the region, championing the success of your partners and delivering value both internally and externally.

 

What We’re Looking For:

 

Educational Background: A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, project management, marketing, or product development, with at least 5 years in payments, remittance, or aggregation services.

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (bonus points for other languages).

 

Preferred Experience:

 

A proven history of success in Payments, Telco, eCommerce, or FinTech, with a preference for deep expertise in Mobile Payments, Alternative Payment Methods, and Local Payment Solutions.
A driven self-starter with a customer-first mindset, sharp analytical skills, and relentless attention to detail.

 

Why You’ll Love This Role:

 

This is your chance to make waves in the payments industry, working side by side with global innovators and leaders. You’ll be in the driver’s seat, shaping the future of how payments are made across Sub-Saharan Africa. With the freedom to create, innovate, and lead, you’ll have the opportunity to craft game-changing strategies that will define the region’s digital payment landscape for years to come.

 

If you’re a visionary ready to lead from the front and drive meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, we want to hear from you

 

Apply now and be part of a groundbreaking journey that will define the future of digital payments in Africa

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