General Manager - Payments & POS Technology

Introduction

General Manager – Payments & POS Technology

Location:   Remote – South Africa

Employment Type:   Full-time, Executive Management

Salary:   Open, depending on experience

Travel:   Periodic international travel across Africa, Europe and Asia

Reports to:   Group Managing Executive / Group COO

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven   General Manager   to take overall responsibility for the strategic, commercial and operational management of a specialist   payments and POS technology business .

This is a hands-on executive leadership role suited to an individual with deep experience in the   POS terminal and electronic payments industry , combined with strong commercial, operational and financial management capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead a specialised team while driving business growth, product expansion, operational excellence, supplier partnerships and customer success across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall   strategic, commercial and operational management   of the business.

• Drive   revenue, profitability, market share and business growth   across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Develop new business and maintain strategic relationships with   banks, fintechs, payment providers, retailers and partners .

• Lead the   POS product strategy , including hardware, software, Android terminals and value-added solutions.

• Manage key   international suppliers and technology partners , particularly across Europe and Asia.

• Oversee   procurement, logistics, inventory, repairs, deployment and customer service .

• Work closely with software and technical teams to ensure products remain   competitive, commercially viable and market relevant .

• Manage   budgets, forecasts, margins, costs and overall financial performance .

• Lead, develop and retain a   high-performing specialist team .

• Identify new   markets, products, partnerships and commercial opportunities   to support expansion.

• Ensure strong   governance, risk management, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction .

• Represent the business at a senior level with   customers, suppliers, technology partners and the broader Group .

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in   Business, Commerce, Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics or a related field .

• 10+ years' experience within the payments and/or POS terminal industry .

• 5+ years' experience in senior management or executive leadership .

• Demonstrated experience managing the   financial performance of a business .

• Strong commercial, strategic and operational leadership experience.

Advantageous

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.

• Payments, banking or electronic transactions certifications.

• Experience working with international hardware manufacturers.

• Experience distributing and selling POS terminals across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Experience Required

The successful candidate should have strong experience in

• POS payment terminals and terminal ecosystems.

• Android-based payment devices.

• POS procurement, distribution, deployment, support and repairs.

• Acquiring banks, payment service providers and fintech ecosystems.

• Working with suppliers and manufacturers across   Asia and Europe .

• Operating across multiple African markets.

• Commercial negotiations and contract management.

• Managing software development or technology product teams.

• Growing revenue and expanding product portfolios.

Key Competencies

Leadership & Commercial

• Strategic thinking

• Business development

• Commercial negotiation

• Financial acumen

• Decision-making

• Team leadership

• Industry

• POS technology

• Electronic payments

• Banking and fintech ecosystems

• Payment acceptance technologies

• Supply chain and distribution

Personal

• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated

• Results-driven

• Customer-focused

• Strong communicator

• Highly organised

• Adaptable and comfortable with change

• Comfortable operating across diverse international markets

• Confident engaging virtually with employees, customers and international partners

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to   lead a specialist payments technology business with growth potential across Africa , with significant ownership of the company's commercial, operational and strategic direction.

The role offers exposure to   fintech, POS technology, international suppliers and African market expansion , making it an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial payments executive who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on execution.