Supplier Growth Manager - EC

Kazang; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading merchant company is seeking a Supplier Growth Manager in East London, Eastern Cape. The role involves onboarding new suppliers, managing existing relationships, and leading a team of Vault Reps to enhance the cashless payments ecosystem. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sales or account management within the FMCG or payments sector. Strong communication and networking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in sales, account management, or business development in FMCG or payments.
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘informal’ economy is advantageous.
• Ability to network within large wholesalers and FMCG suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new Suppliers onto Kazang platform.
• Manage existing supplier relationships.
• Cooperate with sales structures to maximize supplier volumes.
• Build Kazang cashless payments ecosystem.
• Manage a team of Supplier and Vault Reps.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Networking in informal business value chains

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Job description

Job title: Supplier Growth Manager - EC

Job Location: Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Job Description

A vacancy exists for a Supplier Growth Manager within the Kazang - Merchant Division, in the Eastern Cape. To onboard new suppliers and grow current suppliers, maintain key relationships with suppliers, and manage a team of Vault Reps.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding of new Suppliers onto Kazang platform
• Managing existing supplier relationships
• Co-operating with Kazang sales structures to maximize volumes to suppliers
• Building Kazang cashless payments ecosystem
• Managing a team of Supplier and Vault Reps

Requirements

• Matric
• 5 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments company
• Experience in the per-urban / rural ‘Informal’ economy would be advantageous
• Skilled in sales and negotiation at an informal level as well as semi-corporate partners
• Well, networked within ‘informal’ Business value chains particularly large wholesalers and FMCG suppliers (or the ability to rapidly grow network)

Behavioural Competencies

• High-growth mindset and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Works well with multiple teams / structures

Closing Date: 02 December 2025