Cape Town: Business Analyst (Payment Gateway Card Processing) Contract (6 months) (CPT) posted by Datafin

March 11, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Datafin

Western Cape

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

Datafin is seeking a Business Analyst with expertise in payment gateways and card processing to join their fast-growing fintech team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with payment gateway solutions, online card acceptance, and processing, as well as a deep understanding of the South African acquiring landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and define business requirements for new and enhanced payment gateway features.
Map and optimise end-to-end card payment flows including authorisation, settlement, reconciliation, 3D Secure, tokenisation, refunds and chargebacks.
Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and user stories for engineering teams.
Support delivery teams through the full SDLC from requirements to UAT to merchant rollout.
Stay ahead of South African payments trends, scheme mandates, PASA rules, and regulatory updates.
Work across Product, Technology, Risk, Finance and Operations to ensure seamless payment experiences.
Partner with merchants and partners to explain payment flows, troubleshoot issues and improve performance.

Requirements

2-5+ years in SA payments, specifically payment gateways or card-not-present processing.
Strong understanding of:
Payment gateway card acceptance
3D Secure (1 & 2), tokenization, card vaulting
Settlement, reconciliation, chargebacks
Fraud prevention and transaction risk analysis
API-based payment integrations
Proven business analysis skills: requirements gathering, process mapping, writing user stories, acceptance criteria.
Experience working in agile environments using tools like Jira, Confluence, Miro, Swagger/OpenAPI.

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range not specified.

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The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.

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