Payments Strategy Manager: Growth & Execution

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg is seeking a Strategy Analyst at Manager grade to lead strategic initiatives across the Payments business. You will collaborate with senior leaders to define strategy, assess growth opportunities, and drive execution in cross-functional programs.

The role blends hands-on analysis with team leadership and stakeholder management. You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior audiences, and stay ahead of payments trends and regulatory developments, while contributing to

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years’ experience in strategy, consulting, or corporate strategy, with payments exposure.
• Strong understanding of payments value chain and economics.
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous workstreams and deliver strategic outputs.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analyses across payments ecosystems and business units.
• Build market, competitor, and ecosystem analyses to guide decisions.
• Develop robust financial and commercial models for new products and partnerships.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives with KPIs and milestones.

Skills

Strategy

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Mgmt

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Team Leadership

Payments domain

MBA

Regulatory Awareness

Education

MBA or related postgraduate

Job description

PwC in Johannesburg is seeking a Strategy Analyst at Manager grade to lead strategic initiatives across the Payments business. You will collaborate with senior leaders to define strategy, assess growth opportunities, and drive execution in cross-functional programs.

The role blends hands-on analysis with team leadership and stakeholder management. You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior audiences, and stay ahead of payments trends and regulatory developments, while contributing to