Country Manager

Country Manager – South Africa

VUKA MONEY | Fintech | Business Launch & Operations

Location: South Africa (candidates must currently reside in the country)

Work format: Hybrid

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00

Salary: $1,800–2,200 per month

About VUKA MONEY

VUKA MONEY (PTY) LTD is a Ukrainian fintech company preparing to launch a microfinance institution (MFI) in South Africa.

We are looking for a Ukrainian professional currently residing in South Africa to represent our business locally and play a key role in establishing and developing our operations in this new market.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a proactive, well-connected professional who understands the local business environment, can build strong partnerships, and is ready to take ownership of operational, legal, financial, and administrative matters during the launch.

The successful candidate will be officially appointed as Country Manager in South Africa and will work directly with the company’s owners.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Coordinate with local banks and financial institutions.

• Support the opening, administration, and maintenance of corporate bank accounts.

Business Operations & Infrastructure

• Coordinate office leasing, setup, renovations, and workspace preparation.

• Manage relationships with landlords, service providers, and local contractors.

• Oversee day-to-day operational matters related to the company’s launch.

Legal & Regulatory Coordination

• Liaise with local lawyers and legal service providers.

• Coordinate corporate documentation, company registration procedures, and other administrative requirements.

• Support the company in meeting applicable local regulatory requirements.

Security & Risk Management

• Coordinate with local security providers.

• Help establish appropriate security arrangements and address operational security matters.

Partnerships & Local Representation

• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key local partners across banking, legal services, security, real estate, leasing, and other relevant sectors.

• Represent the company locally in professional and business-related matters.

• Resolve emerging challenges independently and coordinate solutions with the company’s leadership.

Requirements

• Ukrainian citizenship.

• Current permanent residence in South Africa. Candidates may be based in any city.

• English proficiency at C1 level or above, both written and spoken.

• Proven experience in business management, operations, branch management, or a comparable leadership role.

• An established network of relevant local contacts, particularly in banking, legal services, security, real estate, leasing, or government-related processes.

• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and make sound decisions.

• High levels of integrity, discretion, accountability, and reliability.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

As the position involves formal appointment as Country Manager, candidates must meet the applicable legal and regulatory requirements for appointment in South Africa.

Candidates must not:

• Be under 18 years of age or legally incapacitated.

• Be an unrehabilitated insolvent.

• Be subject to a court order prohibiting them from acting as a director.

• Have previously been removed from a position of trust due to fraud or misappropriation of funds.

• Have a criminal conviction in any country within the past 10 years for theft, fraud, forgery, corruption, or a violent offence resulting in imprisonment.

• Appear on United Nations Security Council sanctions lists.

• Have previously managed a company that was forcibly deregistered or systematically violated consumer rights.

Required for the appointment process:

• Written consent to the appointment.

• A valid international passport.

• Identity verification for a foreign national through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), as applicable.

• A police clearance certificate.

All eligibility and appointment requirements will be subject to applicable South African law and regulatory verification.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $1,800–2,200 per month.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• A Monday–Friday schedule, 09:00–18:00.

• The opportunity to take a leading role in launching a fintech business in a new market.

• Direct collaboration with the company’s owners and decision-makers.

• A high level of responsibility and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape local operations from the ground up.

Interested?

If you are a Ukrainian professional living in South Africa with strong local connections, hands-on operational experience, and the drive to help establish a business in a new market, we would love to hear from you.

Apply directly via LinkedIn or send us your CV to discuss this opportunity.