Lesaka Technologies

Lesaka Technologies

Lesaka Technologies: Empowering Financial Inclusion Across Southern Africa
Who We Are

Lesaka Technologies (formerly Net 1 UEPS Technologies), founded in 1997 Stock row Stock Analysis, is a leading South African fintech firm listed on both the NASDAQ (LSAK) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK) Wikipedia. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company operates at the forefront of financial inclusion, helping previously underserved segments access vital financial services Wikipedia Stock Analysis.

Bringing together Kazang (and its sub-brands: Kazang Pay, Kazang Superwallet, and Kazang Rewards) and Touchsides, Lesaka’s micro-merchant division delivers fintech solutions tailored for informal and micro-merchant markets. Their bold vision: to enable finance-driven growth across communities.

Tagline

While Lesaka’s current tagline hasn’t been formally published, its corporate website emphasizes “Fulfilling Potential to Deliver Growth” as its driving theme and mission pillar lesakatech.com.

What We Do

Micro-Merchant Solutions: Through over 90,000 Kazang devices, micro-merchants across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia access a safe, fast, mobile platform to accept micropayments and offer essential services—from data and airtime to electricity, bill payments, money transfers, and bus tickets.

Financial Inclusion: Lesaka’s consumer division focuses on financial access for underserved groups, especially social grant recipients, leveraging proprietary tech, digital wallets, and affordable transaction platforms SECWikipedia.

Strategic Growth: The company continues to expand its reach through acquisitions such as Touchsides (2024), Adumo (2024), and most recently, Bank Zero in June 2025 for R1.091 billion Wikipedia+1.

Why Work with Us?

Lesaka thrives on a people-first culture that blends innovation with camaraderie. Employees enjoy:

Vibrant team energy with social traditions like “Thirsty Thursdays,” plus recreational offerings such as Park Runs and social Padel sessions.

A relaxed yet dynamic workplace, promoting autonomy, collaboration, and self-management.

A strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, as well as personal and professional development around evolving digital fintech trends.

Our Origin & Leadership

Founded: 1997 Stock row StockAnalysis

Founder: Serge Belamant (who also developed the company’s foundational fintech technology) Wikipedia

Headquarters:

Johannesburg (Main Office):
4th Floor, President Place
Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue & Bolton Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 343 2000 lesakatech.comStockAnalysis

Cape Town Office:
5 Century City Drive, Century City, Cape Town, 7446, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 528 3460 lesakatech.com

How to Apply to Lesaka Technologies Vacancies

1. Explore Current Opportunities

Visit the Careers section on the Lesaka Technologies website to discover open roles across functions like Technology, Product Innovation, Sales & Service, and more lesakatech.com.
You can also view live vacancies via their recruitment portal hosted on Simplify.hr, which includes positions such as Agent Base Administrator (Eastern Region) in Durban, listed in June 2025 lesakatech.simplify.hr.

Alternatively, browse major South African job portals like Indeed or Careers24 to see a wide range of current listings across provinces—positions like Operations Coordinator, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Product Owner (Cape Town) are included among others IndeedCareers24.

2. Select the Right Role for You

Tips to help you choose:

• Filter roles by function (e.g., Tech, Sales, Analytics) or by location (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Eastern Cape, etc.).

• For detailed role descriptions—such as responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations—check listings on career platforms like Indeed, Careers24, or Simplify.hr lesakatech.simplify.hrIndeedCareers24.

3. Prepare Your Application

Once you find a suitable role, prepare:

• Your CV/resume: Tailor it to match the skills and qualifications listed, such as fintech/product experience for strategic roles or technical aptitude for developer positions.

• A cover letter (if required): Show why you’re passionate about Lesaka’s mission of financial inclusion and how your background aligns with the role and company values.

• Highlight any relevant experiences, especially in fintech, informal market services, or digital solutions.

4. Submit Your Application

Use the platform where the vacancy is posted:

• On Simplify.hr (Lesaka’s official applicant portal), follow the prompts to submit your CV for roles like the Agent Base Administrator or various tech roles lesakatech.simplify.hr.

• On Careers24, click on the job listing and follow the Apply Now button to be redirected—for example, for the Product Owner or Operations Coordinator roles Careers24.

• On Indeed or LinkedIn, click “View Job” and follow the instructions—either on the site itself or via Lesaka’s official careers page IndeedLinkedIn South Africa.

5. What to Expect Next

• Once submitted, your application will likely be reviewed by HR/recruitment teams.

• Reports suggest interviews are generally favourably experienced and take about one week from application to final stages Indeed.

• In some cases, further stages—like assessments or interviews with business line managers—may follow.

6. Stay Alert for Graduate Programme Opportunities

Lesaka occasionally runs a Graduate Programme that serves as a launchpad for new talents. The application process includes competitive selection (e.g., top finalists are invited to a hackathon) and placements beginning at the start of the next calendar year lesakatech.com. Follow Lesaka’s Careers section or LinkedIn page to catch the next intake.