Manager: VAS & Portfolio Growth

About Us:

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP's:

At Network International, we always stay ahead. In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest  first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

Job Description:

Identify opportunities to grow the PayFast value-added-services portfolio. Own and manage the P&L for all VAS offerings, driving revenue growth and profitability across the portfolio. Craft and execute comprehensive strategies for all VAS initiatives, including the optimisation of existing products and the development of new offerings within South Africa. 

Additionally, support broader business revenue growth initiatives by identifying and enabling commercial opportunities beyond the VAS portfolio through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

VAS Growth

• Craft and execute comprehensive strategies for all VAS initiatives and revenue generation in South Africa
• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for the VAS portfolio
• Maximise revenue from existing VAS products through commercial optimisation
• Identify, develop, and prioritise new VAS opportunities
• Translate business and client requirements into impactful solutions
• Collaborate with product, development, and delivery teams
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on performance and targets
• Monitor the competitive landscape and ensure differentiation
• Perform and guide analytical initiatives to inform decision making
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships
   

Broader Business Revenue Growth (Secondary):

• Identify revenue opportunities beyond VAS
• Support product, sales, and commercial teams on growth initiatives
• Contribute to pricing and monetisation strategies
• Provide input into business-wide revenue initiatives
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities
   

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience managing P&L and developing and implementing growth strategies
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience in analytics or strategy roles advantageous

Skills Required:

• Strong commercial and analytical capability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong time management

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.