About the role
Meet Ozow
Ozow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our payment solutions.
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We're looking for a Marketing Manager to act as the strategic counterpart to our Head of Marketing, owning the content strategy, running the operational engine of the marketing department, and managing a direct report/s. This is a genuine dual role, combining real strategic input with hands-on operational ownership, and it comes with a clear path to grow.
Your role and responsibilities
People Management & Development
Manage, coach, and develop any reports
Set clear expectations and provide the mentorship needed for your direct report to grow
Marketing Strategy Contribution & Content Ownership
Interpret and contribute materially to the broader marketing strategy, acting as a genuine strategic counterpart to the Head of Marketing
Own the content strategy end to end, with your direct report as a key contributor
Act as the second layer of interrogation on all content before it reaches the Head of Marketing, adding research depth, technical comprehension, and insight
Departmental Operations & Workflow
Operationalise the marketing function, managing brief intake, studio and team workflow, and the balance between brief volume and production capacity
Run stand-ups and set the standard of accountability within the team
Act as the escalation point when delivery is at risk, and resolve competing stakeholder priorities before they reach the Head of Marketing
Agency & Partner Management
Serve as the first point of contact for external partners across the line, including the PR agency, performance agency production agency, and out-of-home
This can also extend to merchants and partners, where you will be identifying co-marketing opportunities
Translate strategy into strategic briefs, and brief these into the Content Strategist for detailed production briefs
Support the Head of Marketing and the Product Marketing Manager in developing go-to-market strategies for products
Support the Commercial team in client pitch scenarios
Manage external agencies across more than one discipline to ensure delivery on brief, on time, and on budget
Assess Ozow's participation in events and activations, determining the strategic rationale, the role the event plays, and the appropriate level of investment - importantly take full ownership of the marketing programme around these events
Campaign Leadership & Performance
Lead large-scale out-of-home and digital campaigns end to end
Use funnel and campaign performance data, including lead volume, conversion, transaction rates, and revenue, to assess and improve campaign impact
Report on performance monthly, including cost per acquisition and conversion quality
Tool Utilization + Change Management
Ensure proper utilization, or introduce and embed new work management tools to support brief intake and delivery tracking
Contribute to policy, process, and documentation to support a consistent, department-wide workflow
Automation and AI
Explore and apply AI tools to support content review, briefing, and workflow efficiency
Identify opportunities to streamline agency and production workflows through automation where relevant
You are an ideal candidate if
You have a relevant marketing qualification (degree or equivalent)
You have proven experience owning a content strategy end to end, not just executing content calendars - 2+ years experience
You have experience contributing to, interpreting, and executing against a broader marketing strategy
You have experience in fintech or fintech adjacent sectors
You have a B2B marketing background
You have experience managing marketing operations or departmental workflow, including brief intake and delivery management
You have experience managing external agencies across more than one discipline, such as PR, performance, media, or production
You have strong writing and editorial judgement, sufficient to interrogate and materially improve another person's content - 5+ years experience
You have prior line management experience - 2+ years experience
You have experience in a scale up or smaller, fast moving marketing team where the role is broad
You have familiarity with work management tools for brief intake and delivery tracking
You have prior experience leading out of home or large scale integrated campaigns
You have experience running team rituals such as stand ups or sprint planning
Your skills and competencies
You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.
Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company.
A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day.
You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit.
Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes.
You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build.
You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership.
We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments.
You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.
Interview process
During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Our process may include psychometric and technical assessments, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, skills and potential beyond your CV and interview.
In office perks
Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
Monthly team connects
On-site Barista
Perks for South African based employees
Medical aid subsidy
Group Risk Insurance
Generous paid annual leave
Birthday leave
Learning and Development opportunities
Mentorship programme
Quarterly team building
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Community initiatives
Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack
Our Employee Value Proposition
At Ozow, we don't just process payments. We are redefining the future of how money moves. Our promise to our people is simple. Ozow is built for high impact: clear expectations, genuine investment in you, and the room to do work you are proud of. We back you to own what you deliver and how you grow, and we recognise the people who lift others, not just themselves. People are trusted to make decisions and own outcomes, where the growth you create, in yourself and in others, is part of how we succeed together.
Compliance
As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards
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