Johannesburg: SADC Regional Growth Executive – Lesaka ( FinTech) posted by Lesaka Technologies

Were Hiring: SADC Regional Growth Executive Location: SADC Region (Frequent international travel required) Business Unit: Merchant Division Purpose of the Role The SADC Regional Growth Executive holds ownership of highlevel management, sales expansion, and growth performance across the SADC Region. This includes: Leading and managing international sales and growth structures Codeveloping new country expansion strategies Designing primary routetomarket plans for new territories Leading direct sales teams, independent agents, franchise partners, and country leadership structures Joint ownership of International P&L, including revenue delivery, cost control, device deployment, and operational expense management Aligning regional execution with Lesakas marketing, brand, and strategic objectives Overseeing international sales administration, device coordination, customer support structures, and segmentation analytics Managing strategic gotomarket planning and identifying new products/services for regional adoption This role forms part of a highimpact, multidisciplinary African leadership team driving Lesakas footprint, digitisation agenda, and financial inclusion across the continent. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Development Build culture and align regional initiatives to company strategy and budget Lead and develop field sales managers, sales representatives, and distribution agents Recruit skilled and driven staff across countries in alignment with growth strategy Build strong partnerships with independent Sales Agents and Franchise partners Maintain trusted relationships with Head Office and operational teams while operating independently Sales & Marketing Execution Grow regional revenue across Payments, ADP, Software, and Credit Drive results across both Direct Sales and Agency channels Monitor performance through CRM systems for optimal distribution Identify new geographic and trading node opportunities Ensure strong brand custodianship and alignment across all teams and partners Customer Retention Monitor merchant activity and performance to maximise ARPU and lifecycle Work with Head Office to enforce support SLAs Ensure strategic alignment across retention, support, and operational channels Cost Control Ensure overall control of sales staff and operational costs in alignment with budgets Reporting & Governance Ensure weekly and monthly reporting to the Leadership Team Establish weekly management cycles with sales teams Align retention reporting with Business Support and Sales Prepare adhoc reports for newly identified initiatives and evolving projects Competencies Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Commercial, Leadership & Technical Competencies Knowledge of VAS and Payments industries and their dynamics Strong preference for experience in FMCG, Liquor, or comparable distribution sectors Proven ability to lead sales & support teams across dispersed geographies Strong commercial acumen with costcentre leadership experience Entrepreneurial flair and the ability to think and act quickly Strong Excel and data analytics capability Education Matric exemption (minimum) Degree or diploma in Business, Sales, or Marketing preferred Strong computer literacy Administrative, Communication & Technical Skills Ability to lead in a computerised sales environment Strong Microsoft Office (email, Word, Excel) proficiency Excellent organisational, planning, and timemanagement skills Strong numeric and analytical skills Excellent English communication (verbal & written) Work Behaviours & Attitudes Highly driven, resultsfocused leader Comfortable engaging across diverse African markets and demographics Strong negotiation and dealmaking skills Able to work independently and within a team Resilient under pressure and receptive to feedback High professional standards and quality output Shows initiative, problemsolves, and thrives during obstacles Willingness to go above and beyond Our Values At Lesaka, we are guided by four core values: Entrepreneurial Spirit We innovate boldly and act with ownership. Integrity We operate with honesty, trust, and transparency. Collective Wisdom We collaborate and leverage shared expertise. Bias to Action We deliver with urgency, discipline, and focus. Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures where applicable. Ready to Lead Regional Growth Across SADC? If you’re a strategic, commerciallydriven leader excited to build new markets, expand financial inclusion, and scale Lesakas footprint across SADC we want to meet you. Apply now or share this opportunity with an exceptional African growth leader! Hiring SADC GrowthExecutive Lesaka SalesLeadership RegionalExpansion EmergingMarkets FintechAfrica MerchantDivision