Program Management Assistant

Payfast by Network is one of the leading Fintech organisations in Africa. Were on a mission to exponentially grow the digital economy of Africa by building world-class payment products. Developed in-house, our solutions enable customers to make and receive business payments quickly and securely and allow enterprises to trade locally, across borders, and internationally.

We are on the hunt for a Program Management Assistant reporting to the Product Delivery & Program Manager.

About you

As a Program Management Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting Program Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing programs and projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met, deadlines are adhered to, and budgets are managed effectively. This role requires grit, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently, as part of a team and under pressure.

Youll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:

• Get energised by a fast-paced environment
• Cherish a good work-life balance
• Are adaptable and dont mind a bit of chaos now and again
• Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done
• Pride yourself as being a self-starter who doesnt lack motivation
• Dont need to be micromanaged
• Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement
• Welcome change and new ideas
• Value the importance of diversity

What you'll be doing

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, marketing, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in project management or program management support
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of project management tools and software, such as Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project, is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project documentation

What you'll need

• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated with strong personal ownership of problem resolution
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize when under pressure
• Results driven discipline.
• Highly collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects keeping teams accountable for both deliverables and process
• Innovative and demonstrates thought leadership
• Experience in working effectively with global, cross-functional teams, experience working in Agile

About us

PayFast was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of South Africas leading online payment gateways. The DPO Group, which includes DPO Africa, PayGate, PayFast and SiD Instant EFT, is the largest and the fastest-growing African payment service provider, operating in 21 countries and working with more than 60, 000 active merchants across the continent. In 2021, DPO Group was acquired by Network International. Our combined resources and expertise are benefiting merchants and online shoppers looking to accept digital payments through as many different channels as possible.

Benefits

• Company pension
• 21 days annual leave
• Study leave
• Celebrate your cake day with special birthday leave
• Great company culture
• Free mental health consultations
• Access to learning and development
• Onsite Barista, fueling your coffee needs
• And a whole lot more

Availability

• As soon as humanly possible (but we are willing to wait for the perfect candidate).
• If this sounds like a role that you would flourish in, please apply now.