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Our process may include psychometric and technical assessments, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, skills and potential beyond your CV and interview.\nIn office perks \nHealthy breakfast, lunches and snacks\nMonthly team connects \nOn-site Barista \nPerks for South African based employees\nMedical aid subsidy\nGroup Risk Insurance\nGenerous paid annual leave \nBirthday leave\nLearning and Development opportunities \nMentorship programme\nQuarterly team building\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) \nCommunity initiatives \nAccess to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack\nOur Employee Value Proposition\nJoin Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here.\nCompliance\nAs a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. 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