Entrepreneur in Residence – Growth Manager
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Powertime
Powertime is a fintech platform enabling South Africans to purchase prepaid electricity airtime data and bill payments through mobile apps (iOS & Android) web and partner platforms.
We operate:
B2C: Direct-to-consumer via our apps and website
B2B: API-based distribution to partners such as wallets super-apps and payment platforms (e.g. SnapScan)
Powertime sits at the intersection of utilities payments and digital distribution with strong infrastructure already in place. The next phase is accelerated growth through partnerships new channels and disciplined P&L ownership.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly entrepreneurial Entrepreneur in Residence Growth Manager to own and scale growth initiatives across both B2C and B2B channels.
This role is ideal for someone who has operated in a B2B SaaS / platform environment is comfortable with commercial ownership and wants to act as a mini-founder inside an established fintech.
You will be responsible for identifying launching and scaling new growth levers while managing commercial performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Growth & New Channels
Identify and launch new growth channels (B2B partnerships embedded distribution new customer segments)
Build and manage strategic partnerships (wallets payment apps SaaS platforms utilities aggregators)
Develop and test new go-to-market strategies for both B2C and B2B
Turn ideas into revenue-generating initiatives not just decks
2. Partnerships & Business Development
Source negotiate and close B2B API partnerships
Own partner onboarding from commercial agreement to go-live
Manage ongoing partner performance and expansion opportunities
3. P&L Ownership
Own the commercial performance of assigned growth initiatives
Track revenue costs margins and unit economics
Ensure growth initiatives are scalable and profitable
Work closely with finance and leadership on forecasting and prioritization
4. Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership
Work hands-on with product tech operations and support
Translate commercial opportunities into clear execution plans
Remove blockers and drive initiatives from concept to launch
Act as a bridge between strategy and execution
Requirements
35 years experience in:
B2B SaaS
Fintech payments or platform businesses
Growth partnerships business development or commercial roles
Experience working with APIs platforms or digital products
Exposure to P&L responsibility or revenue ownership is a strong advantage
Mindset & Skills
Highly entrepreneurial self-starter mentality
Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Data-driven and financially literate (unit economics matter)
Able to think strategically and execute tactically
Excellent communication skills (internal & external)
Benefits
Why Join Powertime
Operate like a founder inside a fintech
Exposure to both B2C scale and B2B platform economics
Real decision-making power
Part of the Methys Venture Studio with access to other ventures and senior entrepreneurs
Clear growth and leadership trajectory
Competitive fixed salary
Performance-based variable component linked to growth and profitability
Required Skills:
35 years experience in: B2B SaaS Fintech payments or platform businesses Growth partnerships business development or commercial roles Experience working with APIs platforms or digital products Exposure to P&L responsibility or revenue ownership is a strong advantage Mindset & Skills Highly entrepreneurial self-starter mentality Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch Strong commercial and negotiation skills Data-driven and financially literate (unit economics matter) Able to think strategically and execute tactically Excellent communication skills (internal & external)
Required Education:
Bachelors degree or diploma in Economics Development Innovation Entrepreneurship Business or related field
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Google Docs
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Special Education
- Account Management
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
