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Yoco named among best workplaces for innovators by FastCompany
Who we are
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An African technology company
We create opportunities for entrepreneurs to get paid and be more successful. Every day, we break down barriers and create access so that more businesses can participate in the economy and thrive.
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A builder of new markets
We're establishing new markets; building business tools and financial services that work for entrepreneurs. We're making payments accessible for small businesses – often for the first time.
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The future of payments in Africa
We've raised over $100M from some of the world's leading technology investors, who have backed companies like Nubank, Square and Stone. Now they're backing us to get South Africa – and eventually the entire continent – paid.
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Home to a new generation of leaders
Our company's growing fast. We have an amazing team of developers, artists, connectors and enablers building purpose-driven careers. Join us!
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What Yoco does?
That's up to you.
Growing the economy through technology
We go deep and solve tough problems so that our merchants can focus on what they do best – growing the economy.
We build mobile apps that power small businesses and help them get paid. Created with cutting edge technologies like Swift, Kotlin and React-Native.
Our powerful payment processing backends move money fast. This means our merchants can run their businesses without worrying about the layer beneath.
Our data platform is designed not only to enable the business to make decisions, but to empower merchants and their customers too.
The Yoco Formula
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Stay connected
We talk to each other. About work and other stuff. We care.
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Keep it simple
Complexity sucks. For us and our customers. We don’t need it.
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Master your craft
We pay attention to the details and try to improve every day.
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Make space to explore
Our merchants aren’t in an office. They’re out in the world.
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Perks of the job
Be part of something meaningful
Your work will challenge you. It’ll make real change. We don’t sell card machines; we break down barriers for small business.
Take ownership
Joining Yoco means being yourself and doing work that matters to you. No timesheets and no micro-management.
Work remotely
We embrace brilliant misfits from all over. Our distributed-first approach means working from home, our office or the beach!
Balance between work and life
You get 24 annual leave days. Up to 4 months parental leave. And contribution to medical aid, life insurance and retirement annuity.
A few of our people
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Nora Zuche
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Product Designer
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Olufemi Johnson
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Data Analyst
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Timothy Johnson
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Software Developer
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Nkokhelo Mhlongo
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Software Developer
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Sibahle Teyise
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Events & Affiliate Marketer
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Nsovo Manganyi
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Software Developer
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Asongezwa Sitwebile
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Salesforce Developer
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Zandile Ngani
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Customer Success Consultant
Distributed ∞ Connected
We have an office space, but we choose to work from wherever we thrive.
We create flexibility, but certain roles are location-dependent.
We're biased towards a single timezone (Europe, Middle East & Africa - EMEA).
We default to virtual engagement and documentation to be inclusive.
We're intentional about how we connect – with merchants and teammates.
We embrace digital tools, working asynchronously and pragmatically.
We take an outcome-based orientation. It's not just what you put in.
We gather in person at least once a year; more frequently in teams.
Our milestone moments
A few highlights on our journey from bootstrapped startup to South Africa's leading payments provider for SMEs.
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A new daily record
Is it possible to sign up 400 merchants in a single month? That might not sound like a big number now, but on 1 July 2016...
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10 000 strong
13 July 2017 was the day small business number 10 000 joined the Yoco platform.
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Creating space to connect
The Gathering, a weekly company ritual, is our time to come together as a team.
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50 000 strong
On 16 September 2019, we reached a milestone worth celebrating – signing up 50k merchants on the platform.
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Say hello to the Yoco Go
On 27 September 2019, we took a big step towards providing access to those previously underserved.
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Launching the next generation
On 29 October 2020, Yoco launched the Yoco Neo to begin a new chapter for us and the small businesses we support.
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A new daily record
Is it possible to sign up 400 merchants in a single month? That might not sound like a big number now, but on 1 July 2016...
10 000 strong
13 July 2017 was the day small business number 10 000 joined the Yoco platform.
Creating space to connect
The Gathering, a weekly company ritual, is our time to come together as a team.
50 000 strong
On 16 September 2019, we reached a milestone worth celebrating – signing up 50k merchants on the platform.
Say hello to the Yoco Go
On 27 September 2019, we took a big step towards providing access to those previously underserved.
Launching the next generation
On 29 October 2020, Yoco launched the Yoco Neo to begin a new chapter for us and the small businesses we support.
A new daily record
Is it possible to sign up 400 merchants in a single month? That might not sound like a big number now, but on 1 July 2016...
10 000 strong
13 July 2017 was the day small business number 10 000 joined the Yoco platform.
Creating space to connect
The Gathering, a weekly company ritual, is our time to come together as a team.
50 000 strong
On 16 September 2019, we reached a milestone worth celebrating – signing up 50k merchants on the platform.
Say hello to the Yoco Go
On 27 September 2019, we took a big step towards providing access to those previously underserved.
Launching the next generation
On 29 October 2020, Yoco launched the Yoco Neo to begin a new chapter for us and the small businesses we support.
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