Kaya 959 Tech & Innovation

The Quiet Giant Transforming Payroll & Deskless Workforce Management

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Jem COO Caroline van der Merwe joins us to unpack how the fast‑growing fintech is reshaping payroll, earned‑wage access, and deskless workforce management in South Africa. Fresh off an $8.4m Series A round led by Quona Capital, Caroline explains Jem’s mission, its tech backbone, and why empowering deskless workers is a game‑changer for employers and employees alike.
25 Aug English South Africa Technology · Business

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