Payments Growth & Strategy Director

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a senior leader to define and execute the South African payments strategy, driving commercial growth and strengthening client value propositions across the payments ecosystem.

You will lead the Payments franchise, set strategic direction for product, commercial and operations, build high‑performing teams, and collaborate with regulators, fintech partners and key stakeholders to shape market development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in Payments or related financial services.
• Proven leadership of large, revenue-driven payments businesses.
• Experience with regulatory environments and market infrastructure.
• Strong cross-functional, strategic leadership across matrix organisations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the SA Payments strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead Payments franchise across product, commercial, operational and market initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth, market share, and client value propositions.
• Oversee product development, digital payments, and fintech partnerships.
• Shape governance, investment priorities and transformation programmes.
• Engage regulators and industry bodies; represent in executive forums.

Skills

Payments strategy

Financial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory & risk management

Team leadership

Digital payments

P&L management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

MBA beneficial

Job description

Network Finance seeks a senior leader to define and execute the South African payments strategy, driving commercial growth and strengthening client value propositions across the payments ecosystem.

You will lead the Payments franchise, set strategic direction for product, commercial and operations, build high‑performing teams, and collaborate with regulators, fintech partners and key stakeholders to shape market development.