Card Product Manager

Product Manager – Card Program & Digital Payments

Cape Town | Hybrid

Step into a high-impact role at a fast-growing fintech shaping the future of digital payments in South Africa. You’ll join an ambitious, people-focused team building products that drive financial inclusion and deliver real value to millions.

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

You’ll work with modern technology, supportive leadership, and a culture that values authenticity, transparency, and growth. Expect hybrid working, strong development opportunities, wellness support, and regular team social experiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Product Manager to lead and scale a brand-new card programme. You’ll own the roadmap, work closely with a sponsoring bank, manage BINs, oversee card issuance, and help build a best-in-class digital banking and payments experience.

What You’ll Own

• Define strategy and roadmap for card issuing, mobile payments, tokenisation, and digital wallet features.

• Manage card programme operations: BIN allocation, card production, stock, distribution, and controls.

• Work with the bank, networks, and vendors to ensure compliance, security, and smooth operations.

• Drive integration with processors, gateways, fraud tools, and mobile wallet platforms.

• Guide mobile app requirements and improve user experience across card features.

• Lead agile delivery: writing requirements, prioritising backlogs, and coordinating releases.

• Optimise performance by analysing adoption, revenue, authorisation rates, and customer feedback.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in product management within payments, card issuing, or mobile banking.

• Experience running or launching card programmes (including BIN management).

• Strong understanding of payment rails, tokenisation, PCI DSS, and fraud mitigation.

• Knowledge of FICA, POPIA, and NPS Act compliance.

• Confident working with banks, processors, and third-party vendors.

• Skilled in Agile delivery with a customer-centric mindset and strong commercial acumen.

What You’ll Get

• Flexible hybrid work

• Professional development & coaching

• Wellness support

• Modern tools and tech

• Recognition & team experiences

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to kickstart your 2026 journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now !

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