Go-To-Market Project Manager – Kazang Merchant Division | Lesaka Technologies Careers South Africa

March 13, 2026 admin LESEKA 0

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 02 April 2026
Company: Lesaka Technologies
Division: Kazang – Merchant Division
Business Unit: Sales & Distribution (Southern)

About Lesaka Technologies

Lesaka Technologies is a leading financial technology (fintech) company in South Africa, providing innovative banking, lending, and payment technologies to both consumers and merchants across Southern Africa.

Through solutions such as digital payments, merchant services, and financial management tools, the company helps businesses grow and operate more efficiently in both formal and informal markets.

One of its key merchant-focused platforms is Kazang, which enables thousands of small businesses to provide digital services like airtime, electricity, bill payments, and voucher sales.

To strengthen its Merchant Division, Lesaka is currently recruiting a Go-To-Market Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within the Community Channels team.

Position Overview

The Go-To-Market Project Manager plays a key role in planning, executing, and managing strategic sales projects that drive growth within the informal market sector.

Working closely with the sales team, operational stakeholders, and management, the successful candidate will lead projects that leverage sales tools, field systems, and data insights to maximize business impact.

This role requires a professional who is highly organized, data-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring successful implementation and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Planning

  • Design and develop strategic sales initiatives for the Merchant Division
  • Identify opportunities to improve sales performance and operational efficiency
  • Define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines

Project Ownership & Delivery

  • Take ownership of project execution and outcomes
  • Manage project deliverables from planning to completion
  • Ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved

Project Monitoring & Reporting

  • Build and maintain project progress trackers and dashboards
  • Conduct regular project meetings with relevant stakeholders
  • Prepare and deliver post-project performance reports

Field Engagement & Sales Tools

  • Conduct project-related field visits to support sales teams
  • Design and test project forms and reporting tools
  • Utilize field sales systems and CRM tools to manage project data

Stakeholder Communication

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project alignment
  • Provide updates on project progress and outcomes
  • Present project insights and results to leadership teams

Minimum Requirements

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following criteria:

  • Matric / Grade 12 certificate
  • 3 – 5 years of work experience in a related field, including:
    • Project management
    • Sales support
    • Informal market fintech operations
  • Experience working with sales systems and CRM tools

Technical Skills

Successful candidates should possess the following technical abilities:

  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
  • Experience using CRM systems and sales management tools
  • Strong project management capabilities

Behavioural Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Attention to detail and disciplined work ethic
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to present project insights effectively
  • A proactive and results-driven mindset

Why Join Lesaka Technologies?

Working at Lesaka Technologies provides the opportunity to grow your career within South Africa’s rapidly evolving fintech sector.

Benefits of joining the team include:

  • Working on strategic projects that impact thousands of small businesses
  • Exposure to modern digital payment and merchant technologies
  • Opportunities to develop project management and strategic planning skills
  • A collaborative and growth-focused work environment

POPIA Compliance

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date of 02 April 2026 through the official Lesaka Technologies careers platform.

Ensure your CV highlights your project management experience, sales system knowledge, and analytical capabilities.

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