Lesaka empowers underserviced Southern African consumers and merchants to fulfil their potential by delivering innovative financial services and other business services focussed on their specific needs.
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What You’ll Own
- Acquire and grow corporate merchant accounts (hunter + farmer mindset)
- Build and manage a high-value revenue portfolio
- Structure, negotiate, and close complex merchant solutions
- Develop executive-level relationships with decision-makers
- Retain, expand, and protect key accounts through strategic account management
- Partner with product, risk, and operations to deliver tailored payment & business solutions
- Own your pipeline, forecasts, and results end-to-end
What You Bring
- 5+ years of proven success in B2B sales / merchant acquiring / fintech / payments
- A track record of closing and growing high-value corporate accounts
- Strong commercial judgement and elite negotiation skills
- Comfortable engaging C-suite and senior stakeholders
- Self-driven, resilient, and obsessed with outcomes
- Able to operate independently in a province-based territory
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transport
Why Lesaka
- Uncapped earning potential with performance-driven commission
- Exposure to enterprise and high-growth merchant portfolios
- Direct leadership access and visibility
- Clear career progression in a fast-evolving fintech environment
- A culture shifting from noise to numbers
Who Thrives Here
- Builders, not spectators
- Sales professionals who own outcomes
- Performers who value execution over excuses
- People who want autonomy with accountability
Closing Date 06 March 2026
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Job Description
- A vacancy exists for Sales Executives – Liquor Trade within the Merchant Division, in Welkom,Free State.
- As the Sales Executive, you will be the driving force behind the success of Kazang.
- You will be given full autonomy and accountability as if it were your own business.
- This means that you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality and customer service.
- You will be instrumental in the growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Able to conduct and achieve sales targets.
- Able to install the devices.
- Willing to engage with informal vendors.
- Establish new business areas.
- Achieve availability/visibility of the company product.
- Achieve average revenue per unit. Review sales performance weekly and plan strategies to ensure that targets are being met.
- Ensure sales reps are looking for opportunities to cross-sell and propose accordingly.
In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:
- English and at least one other African language.
- 1-2 years of client sales experience.
- A driver’s license is essential.
Technical Competencies:
- Computer literate in Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Self-starter.
- Self-Management.
- Willing to work in a productive team.
- Excited about new ventures and eager to learn
Closing Date 18 March 2026
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Job Description
- A vacancy exists for Sales Executives – Liquor Trade within the Merchant Division, in Botshabelo,Free State.
- As the Sales Executive, you will be the driving force behind the success of Kazang.
- You will be given full autonomy and accountability as if it were your own business.
- This means that you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality and customer service.
- You will be instrumental in the growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Able to conduct and achieve sales targets.
- Able to install the devices.
- Willing to engage with informal vendors.
- Establish new business areas.
- Achieve availability/visibility of the company product.
- Achieve average revenue per unit. Review sales performance weekly and plan strategies to ensure that targets are being met.
- Ensure sales reps are looking for opportunities to cross-sell and propose accordingly.
In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:
- English and at least one other African language.
- 1-2 years of client sales experience.
- A driver’s license is essential.
Technical Competencies:
- Computer literate in Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Self-starter.
- Self-Management.
- Willing to work in a productive team.
- Excited about new ventures and eager to learn
Closing Date 18 March 2026
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Job Description
Launch Your Career with the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme!
- 12-month paid internship | Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Polokwane
- Are you a recent graduate eager to make a meaningful impact in the fintech industry?
- The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills development in a leading South African fintech company.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a leading fintech company
- Mentorship: Receive guidance from industry experts and seasoned professionals
- Skill Development: Participate in workshops to enhance both technical and soft skills
- Career Advancement: Improve your employability and career prospects in the fintech sector
- Impactful Work: Contribute to initiatives that promote financial inclusion and empower communities
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking passionate, driven, and committed young individuals who are eager to learn and grow. Ideal candidates should:
- Be South African citizens aged 18–29
- Be recent graduates with a minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Be currently unemployed and not studying full-time during the programme
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute
Fields of Study
We welcome applications from graduates in the following fields:
- IT (Data Analytics, BI, Product, Software Engineering)
- IT (Desktop & Technical Support)
- HR
- Legal
- Sales, Commercial and Growth
- Marketing & Communications
- Finance & Accounting
- Procurement
- Fraud & Risk
What You’ll Do
As an intern, you will be placed in a structured role with responsibilities that may include:
- Assisting teams with day-to-day operations and projects
- Supporting customer service, administrative, research, or technical tasks
- Participating in training and development workshops
- Contributing ideas to improve processes or services
- Gaining exposure to key areas of the business
You will also benefit from regular feedback, coaching sessions, and the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals.
Important Dates
- Start Date: 1 or 15 March 2026
Closing Date 13 March 2026
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The Opportunity
- As an E-Commerce Account Executive you will be responsible for acquiring, activating, and expanding E-commerce merchants within your assigned region.
- This is not a desk-based sales role it is a frontline commercial position where execution, pipeline discipline, and revenue delivery matter.
- You will drive merchant growth across our integrated product suite — Card, Cash, Capital, Software, and Value-Added Services (VAS) — with a core focus on E-commerce solutions.
- Your ability to convert pipeline into installed, revenue-generating merchants will define your success.
- This role suits an entrepreneurial sales professional who treats their territory like their own business.
What You Will Be Accountable For
Merchant Acquisition & Pipeline Growth
- Prospect, secure, and close new E-commerce merchants
- Deliver against monthly and quarterly acquisition targets
- Present integrated payment, funding, and software solutions
- Focus on high-opportunity sectors and maintain strong pipeline velocity
Activation & Revenue Performance
- Convert signed deals into installed, actively transacting merchants
- Drive time-to-activation and improve conversion rates
- Monitor ARPU growth, churn, and pipeline performance via CRM
- Work closely with onboarding teams to ensure seamless merchant enablement
Portfolio Expansion & Cross-Sell
- Identify and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities
- Promote bundled solutions to increase retention and profitability
- Support product launches and feature adoption initiatives
Territory Ownership & Commercial Discipline
- Maintain accurate CRM reporting and full pipeline visibility
- Provide structured market and competitor insights
- Align field execution to regional growth targets
Continuous Market Development
- Stay informed on fintech, payments, and SME funding trends
- Contribute insights and best practices to strengthen team performance
What Success Looks Like
Leading Indicators
- Secured appointments and merchant engagements
- Lead-to-sign conversion rates
- Speed of activation post-onboarding
- Multi-product penetration
Lagging Indicators
- Monthly revenue growth (ARPU)
- Quarterly acquisition target achievement
- CRM governance and reporting accuracy
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in external sales, merchant acquisition, or business development
- Proven track record in multi-product sales and pipeline management
- Experience in fintech, financial services, E-commerce, or merchant acquiring preferred
- Strong commercial acumen and data-driven mindset
- Ability to operate independently in a field-based environment
- Matric required; tertiary qualification advantageous
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Willingness to travel within your region
Core Competencies
- High sales drive and disciplined execution
- Strong product articulation and solution selling capability
- Customer-centric relationship building
- Analytical pipeline management
- Territory planning and prioritisation
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Accountability and ownership mindset
- Adaptability in a fast-moving commercial environment
Closing Date 06 March 2026
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The Opportunity
- This is not traditional account management. This role carries full commercial accountability for a defined revenue base.
As E-Commerce Specialist, you will:
- Grow revenue through structured cross-sell and upsell initiatives
- Increase product penetration across the merchant base
- Reduce churn through proactive, data-led engagement
- Strengthen long-term merchant relationships
You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring merchants extract full value from Lesaka’s ecosystem while protecting and expanding recurring revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Growth & Expansion
- Analyse merchant performance and product usage to identify revenue opportunities
- Execute targeted outbound campaigns (calls, WhatsApp, email)
- Position bundled and tiered solutions using consultative selling techniques
- Build and manage a disciplined opportunity pipeline in CRM
- Deliver consistent net base revenue growth
Retention & Churn Management
- Monitor transaction trends to identify early churn risk
- Implement structured retention and reactivation strategies
- Partner with Support and Operations to resolve performance-impacting issues
- Protect recurring revenue through proactive intervention
Relationship Ownership
- Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned merchants
- Conduct structured lifecycle engagements (activation, growth, renewal)
- Facilitate product education and value-optimisation discussions
- Provide market and customer insights to internal stakeholders
Governance & Insights
- Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting discipline
- Deliver performance insights on revenue trends and risk indicators
- Contribute intelligence on competitor activity and market shifts
What Success Looks Like
- Sustainable net base revenue growth
- Reduced churn rates
- Increased multi-product adoption
- High merchant satisfaction
What You Bring
- 3–5 years’ experience in Account Management, Customer Success, or Relationship Management
- Proven success in revenue growth, retention, and cross-selling
- Experience within fintech, financial services, E-commerce, or merchant acquiring preferred
- Strong analytical capability and CRM proficiency (Dynamics or Salesforce advantageous)
- Commercial acumen with a consultative sales approach
- Matric required; tertiary qualification advantageous
- Willingness to travel occasionally for merchant engagement
Closing Date 06 March 2026
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What You Will Own
- Acquisition and expansion of high-value corporate and enterprise merchants
- Full revenue ownership of a strategic portfolio
- Structuring, negotiating, and closing complex multi-product fintech solutions
- Building C-suite and executive stakeholder relationships
- Driving retention, cross-sell, and long-term account profitability
- Accurate forecasting, pipeline governance, and disciplined CRM management
- End-to-end deal leadership in collaboration with Product, Risk, and Operations
This role requires both a hunter’s intensity and a strategic farmer’s discipline.
What You Bring
- 7+ years of proven B2B sales success within fintech, payments, merchant acquiring, or financial services
- Demonstrated ability to close and scale enterprise or large corporate accounts
- Strong financial acumen and solution-based selling capability
- Executive presence and high-level negotiation expertise
- A data-driven, performance-focused mindset
- Ability to operate autonomously within a defined territory
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
Why Lesaka
At Lesaka Technologies, senior sales talent is backed by:
- Uncapped, performance-led earning potential
- Exposure to strategic, revenue-rich portfolios
- Direct access to executive leadership
- Clear progression within a scaling fintech organisation
- A results-driven culture built on accountability and execution
This Role Is For
- Proven enterprise closers
- Commercial leaders who think in revenue, not activity
- Professionals who value autonomy with accountability
- Sales executives ready to operate at senior impact level
Closing Date 31 March 2026
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Job Description
Launch Your Career with the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme!
- 12-month paid internship | Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
- Are you a recent graduate eager to make a meaningful impact in the fintech industry? The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills development in a leading South African fintech company.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a leading fintech company
- Mentorship: Receive guidance from industry experts and seasoned professionals
- Skill Development: Participate in workshops to enhance both technical and soft skills
- Career Advancement: Improve your employability and career prospects in the fintech sector
- Impactful Work: Contribute to initiatives that promote financial inclusion and empower communities
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking passionate, driven, and committed young individuals who are eager to learn and grow. Ideal candidates should:
- Be South African citizens aged 18–29
- Be recent graduates with a minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Be currently unemployed and not studying full-time during the programme
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute
Fields of Study
We welcome applications from graduates in the following fields:
- IT (Data Analytics, BI, Product, Software Engineering)
- IT (Desktop & Technical Support)
- HR
- Legal
- Sales, Commercial and Growth
- Finance & Accounting
- Fraud & Risk
What You’ll Do
As an intern, you will be placed in a structured role with responsibilities that may include:
- Assisting teams with day-to-day operations and projects
- Supporting customer service, administrative, research, or technical tasks
- Participating in training and development workshops
- Contributing ideas to improve processes or services
- Gaining exposure to key areas of the business
You will also benefit from regular feedback, coaching sessions, and the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 22 February 2026
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Job Description
- A vacancy exists for a Sales Executive within the Micro Merchant Division, in Mpumalanga (Hluvukani)
- We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our team.
- This dynamic role requires a mix of diverse product knowledge, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- You will play a key role in driving sales, expanding business opportunities, and ensuring our products meet customer needs.
Who is the ideal candidate
- An entrepreneurial mindset that is passionate about selling and driving payments digital inclusivity in the informal market.
- Business minded individuals that thrive on engaging and communicating effectively with small business owners.
- Self-starter that can identify opportunities for underserved customers and be proactive to cultivate quality leads.
- A strategic thinker that is not intimidated to operate and seek out decision makers in an informal environment.
- A well-presented individual that can explain the core benefits of Kazang product in a relatable and compelling manner to merchants.
- A disciplined self-led individual that demonstrates ethics in time management and commitment to exploring, investing and managing a growing customer sales pipeline.
- A progressive individual that prioritises on-going learning of the Kazang product ecosystem to better sell, up-sell, or cross sell solutions to merchants.
Requirements
- Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets through a results-driven approach.
- Understand client requirements and recommend the most suitable products for their business needs.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain an up-to-date status on outstanding opportunities.
- Proactively offer best practice solutions to management for sales challenges and opportunities.
- Ensure contracts are processed accurately and efficiently to maintain seamless operations.
- Ability to install devices, ensuring product functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Build relationships and engage with informal vendors to expand our market presence.
- Identify and establish new business areas to drive growth and increase market share.
- Ensure our products are available and visible, driving increased awareness and sales.
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify cross-selling opportunities and tailor proposals to maximize sales potential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (preferred but not required).
- Proven sales experience in a technical or product-driven environment, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Technical proficiency with the ability to install and troubleshoot devices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to sales challenges.
- Experience in customer needs analysis and tailoring product recommendations to meet business objectives.
- Proficient in sales forecasting, CRM software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed
Closing Date 20 February 2026
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Job Description
- A vacancy exists for Sales Executives within the Merchant Division, in Manguang West.
- As the Sales Executive, you will be the driving force behind the success of Kazang. You will be given full autonomy and accountability as if it were your own business.
- This means that you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality and customer service. You will be instrumental in the growth and success of the company.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Able to conduct and achieve sales targets.
- Able to install the devices.
- Willing to engage with informal vendors.
- Establish new business areas.
- Achieve availability/visibility of the company product.
- Achieve average revenue per unit. Review sales performance weekly and plan strategies to ensure that targets are being met.
- Ensure sales reps are looking for opportunities to cross-sell and propose accordingly.
In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:
- English and at least one other African language.
- 1-2 years of client sales experience.
- A driver’s license is essential.
Technical Competencies:
- Computer literate in Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Self-starter.
- Self-Management.
- Willing to work in a productive team.
- Excited about new ventures and eager to learn
Closing Date 20 March 2026
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