Job Description

Join Lesaka as a Growth Executive - Drive Financial Inclusion Through Innovation!

Location:

Field-based within your assigned region

Reporting To:

Manager / Head of Growth (Vertical)

Direct Reports:

None


Are you a dynamic go-getter with a passion for fintech and field sales? Lesaka is looking for a

Growth Executive

to join our high-impact Growth Organisation -- a team that's reshaping the future of merchant services across South Africa.


As a

Growth Executive

, you'll be at the forefront of merchant acquisition, activation, and retention, driving revenue across our integrated product suite:

Card, Cash, Capital, Software, and VAS

. This is more than a sales role -- it's a chance to be a catalyst for financial inclusion and digital transformation.

What You'll Do:

Acquire & Activate Merchants:

Convert leads into signed, installed, and revenue-generating merchants.

Drive Multi-Product Growth:

Promote bundled solutions that boost merchant profitability and loyalty.

Own Your Territory:

Manage your pipeline, report insights, and align with regional strategies.

Engage & Expand:

Build lasting relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Stay Ahead:

Keep up with fintech trends and share best practices with your team.

What You Bring:

3+ years in external sales, business development, or merchant acquisition. Proven success in multi-product sales and pipeline management. Experience in fintech, financial services, or merchant acquiring (preferred). Matric required; tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Marketing is a plus. Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle -- ready to hit the road!

Key Traits We Value:

Sales drive & execution Customer engagement & influence Data-driven decision-making Entrepreneurial mindset Integrity & accountability

Your Impact Will Be Measured By:

Merchant acquisition & activation rates Revenue growth (ARPU) Product penetration & cross-sell success CRM accuracy & reporting discipline

Why Lesaka?

We're not just a fintech company -- we're a movement. At Lesaka, you'll be part of a team that values

entrepreneurial spirit

,

collective wisdom

, and a

bias to action

. We empower our people to take ownership and make a real difference in the lives of merchants and communities.



Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures