Strategic Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

PayInc is a purpose-driven payments provider building on over 50 years of trusted history in South Africa’s payments ecosystem. Our mission is to connect people, businesses, and economies through secure, efficient and inclusive digital payments infrastructure and be a catalyst for financial inclusion and economic growth. At our core, we exist to make great connections, empowering participation, enabling growth, and ensuring no one is left behind.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight
  • Lead the development and implementation of portfolio strategy aligned with organizational goals
  • Evaluate, prioritize, and manage the intake of new initiatives into the portfolio
  • Continuously assess and rebalance the portfolio to optimize value and manage risk
• Governance & Reporting
  • Establish and enforce portfolio governance frameworks, standards, and KPIs
  • Produce and present regular portfolio performance reports and dashboards to stakeholders
  • Facilitate portfolio review boards and decision-making forums
• Financial Management
  • Oversee portfolio budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-benefit analyses
  • Monitor portfolio financial health, including ROI, cost savings, and funding allocations
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks and issues
  • Ensure that escalation and mitigation strategies are effectively applied
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain transparent and timely communication across the portfolio lifecycle
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Junior Portfolio Managers or Analysts
  • Promote best practices in portfolio and project management across the organization

About You

Your key responsibilities include:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance, or related discipline)
• Certifications such as PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional), PMP, PRINCE2, MoP (Management of Portfolios), or CFA (for investment-focused roles) are desirable

Eligibility

7–10+ years of experience in portfolio management, ideally in the financial services industry and ideally within a complex organization. Demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse portfolios (investment, transformation, or infrastructure). Strong financial acumen, with proven ability to assess and optimize investments and resource allocation. Excellent analytical, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with C-suite and senior industry engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

About Company

PayInc is a purpose-driven payments provider with a long history in South Africa's payments ecosystem. Our mission is to connect people, businesses, and economies through secure digital payments infrastructure, fostering financial inclusion and economic growth.