Go further
We’re on a mission to help people own their possibilities. This is true of our commitment to our customers, as well as our team. When it comes to hiring, we attract big thinkers who thrive in community and who share our commitment to responsible lending.
Our values
Our values are the 4 cardinal points of our thriving culture. You won’t find them hanging on the wall, but you will find them very much alive in the words and actions of every single team member.
Be in the mess together
Be in the mess together
We’re resilient, roll-up-your-sleeves kinda people. No matter how tough the challenge, we stay respectful, optimistic and candid.
Engage with intent
Engage with intent
We’re team players who like to collaborate. Diversity of perspectives and inclusion of all voices always delivers better results.
Make it better
Make it better
We’re boundary pushers with a bias for data-led improvements. We’re constantly asking how things can be better and taking incremental steps forward.
Do what you say you will do
Do what you say you will do
We’re passionate subject-matter experts who love what we do. We get things done because we take ownership of the collective goals as well as our own domains.
The Wonga experience
We’re a down-to-earth team of curious challengers who show up every day to build a great product for our customers and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Why work with us?
Community culture
Our flat structure facilitates strong inter-personal connections and cross-departmental transparency.
“We’ve got a great team, so many diverse people with different ideas and backgrounds, yet we all get on like a house on fire! …Except for those that support Manchester City ;)” – James
Accelerated growth
Your autonomy and risk-taking is encouraged; supported by a rich learning environment and meaningful mentorship.
“The combination of challenging projects, supportive mentors, and a caring culture has allowed me to thrive both personally and professionally.” – Ellie
Shared success
When we say our successes are shared, we mean it, with uncapped profit-sharing being one of our key employee financial incentives.
“High importance is placed on collaboration, which creates opportunities for teamwork, open communication, and the exchange of diverse ideas.” – Chelsey
No egos
No politics. Just capable and caring leaders who place collective goals over individual agendas.
“Never before have I worked at a place where the leaders are so caring and respectful; and who truly role-model the values of the business.” – Deryn
Competitive benefits
We offer a generous, future-focused benefits package, to empower you beyond your time at Wonga.
“A career is more than just monetary gain and having the balances in place between worth, value and fulfilment to me is key.” – LS
Cutting-edge exposure to innovation
The sweet spot of our organisational genius lies at the intersection of our three Core Capabilities, namely technology, data and digital marketing. We’ve  designed our business to prioritise these 3 domains with laser-sharp focus.
Because of our flat structure and commitment to accelerated growth for all team members – working and playing in any one of these areas means you have exposure to the cutting-edge innovations of them all.
What you can expect
Not your average career trajectory
Our team go further, faster, due to our emphasis on exposure, growth and candid feedback. Learn about a career in one of our core capability areas below or browse all vacancies here.
Technology
A large-scale migration project that sees our entire ecosystem moving into cloud – this is every engineer’s dream, and our team is living it right now. If you’re into cloud technology, we’re always looking for c# engineers who appreciate a community culture to join our team.
Data
Fun fact: All our data scientists joined as graduate interns. We pride ourselves on helping young talent develop into well-rounded data scientists with exposure to all parts of the business. A Wonga data scientist experiences tremendous career growth in ways that are unrivalled in the industry.
Digital Marketing
We offer a digital-only product, and our marketing follows the same trend. Our team are experts in the art and science of being led by data on the one hand, and building authentic connections with our customers on the other.
Are you one of us?
There are a few things our team members have in common… If you have these traits, you’ll likely fit right in.
Curious challengers
You ask a lot of questions and challenge the status quo. You like to see growth and improvement and are not scared to speak up and share your perspective.
Mastery
You take your career seriously and you’re committed to achieving Mastery in your chosen field of expertise.
Connection
While you love the flexibility of hybrid working, you also appreciate in-person connection. You value strong personal relationships built on honesty, team-work and camaraderie.
Apply to join the team here
If you don’t see a position that fits but you connect with our ethos, then please email your CV & Covering Letter to [email protected] – we would love to consider you for future opportunities!
The tech we work with is cutting edge.
Dries
I love the direct and positive impact we have on helping our customers own their possibilities
Tsele
Nothing at Wonga is a problem for someone else. There is a shared commitment to making our product offering better. Monday is a day to look forward to!
Jared
The team dynamic allows me to feel heard. I truly enjoy the flexibility of working here.
Roundy
My work is challenging and makes me challenge myself all the time.
Gadija
Being data-driven enables us to always be on the pulse of performance. Which is quite thrilling!
Tina
Meet the team
Andre Du Plessis
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: Never Give Up
Brett van Aswegen
Favourite value: Engage with intent
Superpower: Listening
Bryan Smith
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: Wordsmithing
Chaz Jaftha
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Incessently asking questions
Chwayita Majali
Favourite value: Be In the Mess Together
Superpower: You don’t have to ask me for help when in need
Deryn Bolton
Favourite value: Engage with Intent
Superpower: Listening, seeing the big picture
Devender Koppula
Favourite value: Be In the Mess Together
Superpower: Quick adoption and positive thinking
Dieter Lotz
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Looking tired when well-rested
Dries Grobler
Favourite value: Engage with Intent
Superpower: Finding the right person to help you
Ellen-Mari van Rensburg
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Crafting “Out of Office Messages” that make you wish you were on vacation with me
Elvis Gene
Favourite value: Engage with Intent
Superpower: Engage with Intent
Emmelea Forbes
Favourite value: Engage with Intent
Superpower: Killing a joke
Eugene Snyman
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Studying while working
Gadija Mosavel
Favourite value: Do what you say you will do
Superpower: Being happy, empathetic and driven
Hilet Jaftha
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Infallible reliability
James Williams
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Deciphering untidy whiteboard handwriting (usually my own)
Jared Cumming
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Working on the right stuff
Jody Baumgarten
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: Attention to Detail
Kayleigh De Vries
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Identifying the root issues that users face, not just addressing the symptoms
Lillian Mokoana
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Emotional Intelligence
Marco Swart
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: I learn new things quickly .
Melanie de Bique
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Making you feel valued and a part of the team
Michael Lazarus
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Building lasting relationships
Monica Hitge
Favourite value: Do What You Say you will Do
Superpower: Simplifying chaos
Nash Lewis
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Ownership
Nur Ebrahim
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Mind reading when people need help
Pieter Gouws
Favourite value: Do what you say you will do
Superpower: Building company culture, fixing anything except a broken heart
Rene Labuschagne
Favourite value: Do What you say you will do
Superpower: Storytelling with data
Renee Okkers
Favourite value: Be In the Mess Together
Superpower: Resilience
Ridgewell Madzokere
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Keep it going and ride the wave
Ronald Takavengwa
Favourite value: Be in the Mess Together
Superpower: Adapting to different environments and cheerleading others
Roundy Faltein
Favourite value: Do What You Say you will Do
Superpower: Positivity
Sabelo Simelane
Favourite value:
Superpower:Â The ability to stay calm and focussed under pressure
Savannah Mann
Favourite value: Be in the Mess Together
Superpower:Â I can be ready in less than +- 5 mins if need be!
Sean Amos
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: Doing my best work under pressure
Shirley Delpeche
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Creating, building and maintaining meaningful relationships with my colleagues
Siviwe Henda
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Attention to Detail – I find system problems and defects where others can’t
Siya Sazela
Favourite value: Make It Better
Superpower: Making sure everyone is happy and welcome at Wonga
Stephanie Davids
Favourite value:
Superpower: Knowledge gained over the past 16 years, and that I can make an impact in someone else’s life
Thys De Bruyn
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Beautiful presentations
Tina Manyanya
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: PPC
Tsele Phaomli
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Positive Energy
Uma Duggirala
Favourite value: Be In The Mess Together
Superpower: Dedication, leading by example, creating a positive and motivation culture for my team
Yanga Vooi
Favourite value: Do What You Say you will Do
Superpower: Quick to act
Yazeed Dramat
Favourite value: Make it Better
Superpower: Being resourceful