Konexta.Agency

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing, entrepreneurial Country Manager / Managing Director to spearhead the launch, operational scaling, and P&L performance of our iGaming (Online Casino & Sportsbook) operations in South Africa (based in Cape Town).

As the Country Manager, you will serve as the executive leader in the region—owning the full local P&L, navigating local licensing and regulatory compliance, building out local operations, and executing aggressive player acquisition and retention strategies tailored to the South African market.
 

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Leadership & Local Strategy

• Define and execute the end-to-end go-to-market (GTM) strategy for South Africa to achieve rapid growth, market share capture, and profitability.
• Full P&L responsibility for the South African business entity, managing budgets, EBITDA margins, marketing spend ROI, and unit economics (LTV/CAC).
• Establish and scale the local office in Cape Town, assembling high-performing teams across Marketing, Operations, Payments, Compliance, and Customer Support.

2. Operations, Payments & Local Partnerships

• Oversee daily operations, including Customer Support, KYC/AML verification, Risk & Fraud management, and Local Payments infrastructure.
• Build and optimize localized payment processing solutions, securing integrations with key South African payment gateways (e.g., Capitec Pay, Stitch, Ozow, EFT, vouchers, and card processing).
• Partner with leading global and local iGaming game aggregators, platform providers, and content studios (e.g., Crash/Instant games like Aviator, Spribe, Live Casino, and Sportsbook feeds).

3. Marketing, Acquisition & Retention

• Oversee localized performance marketing, media buying, affiliate networks, and local influencer/brand ambassador partnerships.
• Drive player retention strategies (CRM, VIP management, localized promotional campaigns, and loyalty programs) tailored to local player behavior and preferences.

4. Regulatory Governance & Compliance

• Lead local licensing initiatives and maintain strong relationships with provincial gaming boards (e.g., Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board / Mpumalanga Economic Regulator) and national regulatory bodies.
• Ensure 100% compliance with South African laws, FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) regulations, responsible gambling guidelines, and advertising standards.
   

Key Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Industry Experience: 5+ years of proven leadership experience (Country Manager, COO, CEO, VP Operations, or Commercial Director) within the iGaming / Online Gambling / Fintech sectors.
• Regional Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the South African iGaming/Sportsbook landscape, local payment systems, consumer preferences (e.g., Crash games, Sports betting, Live Casino), and regulatory frameworks.
• P&L & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated track record of managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls, scaling GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue), and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Operational Capabilities: Hands-on experience in building and managing cross-functional teams (Operations, Payments, Marketing, Support, Compliance).
• Network & Partnerships: Strong local network of payment aggregators, media houses, affiliate networks, and regulatory stakeholders in South Africa/Cape Town.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town, South Africa.

We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Team Lead to build and manage our marketing operations team.

You’ll own day-to-day campaign execution across our key advertising platforms, ensuring campaigns are launched efficiently, accurately, and on time. You’ll also develop scalable workflows and automation to reduce manual work, improve reliability, and help our marketing operations grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the marketing operations team.
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution across Meta, Google, AppLovin, and TikTok, including media uploads, campaign launches, and quality assurance.
• Monitor campaign performance, identify issues early, and escalate incidents promptly.
• Build and optimize workflows, processes, and checklists to support increasing operational volume.
• Identify repetitive manual tasks and automate them using tools such as n8n and Claude Code.
• Establish automation as a standard part of daily operations.
• Collaborate closely with User Acquisition, Creative, and Product teams to ensure fast, accurate, and error-free launches.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience managing advertising campaigns on Meta, Google, AppLovin, and TikTok.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a team or owning an operations function.
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on processes, systems, checklists, and continuous improvement.
• Practical experience with automation tools; experience with n8n and Claude Code is a strong advantage.
• Ability to analyze performance reports, identify anomalies, and investigate operational issues.
• Fluent English.

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to join our team and support the creation of visual materials for digital products and marketing campaigns. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and work in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams to create visually appealing and effective design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating visual assets for websites, landing pages, and marketing materials

• Design social media creatives, banners, and promotional visuals

• Support the team with UI elements for digital products

• Work with brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency

• Participate in brainstorming and creative discussions

• Prepare design files for developers and marketing teams

Requirements:

• Basic experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator

• Understanding of layout, typography, and color theory

• Portfolio with examples of design work (academic or personal projects are welcome)

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Ability to work in a team environment

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge of UI/UX principles

• Experience designing for web or mobile interfaces

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

We offer:

• Opportunity to grow and develop as a designer

• Work in a creative and supportive team

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Professional development opportunities

We are looking for a VFX / Motion Designer (Junior/Middle) to join our media projects. This role goes beyond classic VFX and includes motion design, basic technical tasks, and working with modern AI tools.

You will be involved in creating visual effects, title animations, and preparing video content for final delivery across promo, advertising, and media projects.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in VFX / Motion Design (Junior and Middle candidates are welcome)
• Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop (or similar tools)
• Basic skills in creating visual effects: particles, light, smoke, simple motion graphics
• Understanding of video formats, rendering, and export settings
• Experience with title animation and typography
• Basic understanding of technical workflows/pipelines in video production
• Familiarity with AI tools (for content generation, upscaling, automation) is a strong plus
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Portfolio is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Create and edit visual effects for video content (promo, advertising, media)
• Design and animate titles, subtitles, and motion graphics elements
• Prepare and export final video files according to technical requirements
• Work with the production team to integrate effects into footage
• Support video editors with additional graphics and animations
• Use AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and content quality

We offer:

• Remote work, flexible schedule
• Interesting media and advertising projects
• Opportunity to work with modern tools (including AI)
• Career growth and skill development

We are hiring a Senior Motion Designer for a product-focused gaming company creating engaging mobile and desktop gaming experiences.

We’re looking for a creative motion designer with strong gaming experience who can produce high-quality UI animations, gameplay feedback, VFX, and marketing creatives that enhance both player experience and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Create polished UI animations, transitions, and gameplay feedback.
• Design animations for rewards, bonuses, wins, promotions, and other interactive features.
• Produce UA creatives, social media videos, and marketing assets.
• Create VFX and motion graphics that improve gameplay clarity and user engagement.
• Prepare and optimize motion assets for Unity/Cocos2D implementation.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Optimize animations for smooth performance across mobile and desktop platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Motion Design experience.
• 3+ years in gaming, casino, poker, or other interactive products.
• Expert knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and industry-standard motion tools.
• Strong portfolio showcasing:
  • UI motion design
  • Gameplay animations
  • VFX
  • Marketing / UA creatives
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, visual storytelling, and interaction design.
• Experience creating optimized animations for mobile and desktop products.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good English communication skills.

Mandatory

• A portfolio demonstrating motion design work for gambling, casino, poker, or similar gaming products.
• Verified commercial experience in the gambling industry is required. Candidates without proven gambling experience will not be considered.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unity and/or Cocos2D pipelines.
• Experience with LiveOps and performance marketing creatives.
• Knowledge of player engagement systems.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/CSS animations or WebGL.
• Poker knowledge.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Remote-friendly work environment.
• Optional relocation support.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Learning & development budget.
• Long-term product-focused environment with modern workflows.

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to join our team and support the creation of visual materials for digital products and marketing campaigns. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and work in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams to create visually appealing and effective design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating visual assets for websites, landing pages, and marketing materials

• Design social media creatives, banners, and promotional visuals

• Support the team with UI elements for digital products

• Work with brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency

• Participate in brainstorming and creative discussions

• Prepare design files for developers and marketing teams

Requirements:

• Basic experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator

• Understanding of layout, typography, and color theory

• Portfolio with examples of design work (academic or personal projects are welcome)

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Ability to work in a team environment

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge of UI/UX principles

• Experience designing for web or mobile interfaces

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

We offer:

• Opportunity to grow and develop as a designer

• Work in a creative and supportive team

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Professional development opportunities

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