Sales Executive – Vereeniging | Lesaka Technologies Careers

March 1, 2026 admin LESEKA 0

 

Location: Vereeniging
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Merchant Division
Business Unit: Micro Merchant
Industry: FinTech | Digital Payments | Information Technology
Job Functional Area: Sales | Business Development
Minimum Experience: Associate
Closing Date: 13 March 2026

About the Company

Lesaka Technologies is a leading financial technology (FinTech) provider delivering innovative digital payment and transaction solutions across Southern Africa.

Through its Merchant division, Kazang, the organisation empowers merchants operating within the informal economy by enabling secure card payments and access to high-demand value-added services (VAS) such as airtime, electricity, and prepaid digital vouchers.

Position Overview

The Sales Executive – Vereeniging role is a frontline business development and sales position within the Micro Merchant Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for prospecting, converting, and managing merchant relationships, driving revenue growth while promoting digital payment inclusion in informal and underserved markets.

This role is ideal for an ambitious, self-driven sales professional who thrives in field sales, merchant engagement, and solution-based selling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Prospect, qualify, and convert new merchant opportunities
  • Engage with informal traders and small business owners to expand market presence
  • Recommend suitable digital payment and VAS solutions based on merchant needs
  • Install and activate fintech devices, ensuring full functionality and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting via CRM systems
  • Ensure contracts are processed accurately and efficiently
  • Identify new business areas to increase market share and merchant penetration
  • Drive product visibility and availability within assigned territories
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
  • Proactively propose solutions to overcome sales challenges

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven sales experience in a technical or product-driven environment
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve or exceed sales targets
  • Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to install and troubleshoot electronic devices
  • Experience in customer needs analysis and solution selling
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation ability
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (advantageous but not essential)

Core Competencies

  • Field sales and merchant acquisition
  • FinTech and digital payment solutions
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales forecasting and pipeline management
  • Contract administration
  • Business development and territory growth

Why Join Kazang?

  • Work within a fast-growing FinTech and digital payments industry
  • Opportunity to support financial inclusion for informal businesses
  • Performance-driven sales environment with growth potential
  • Strong team culture with ongoing learning and development
  • Career progression opportunities within Lesaka Technologies

POPIA Compliance

By applying for this position, 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

Apply for the Sales Executive – Vereeniging position via Lesaka Technologies before 13 March 2026.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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