Betway Global

Game Studio Lead

Betway Global  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of work that gives us our competitive edge, including:

  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of in-house casino games from concept through to launch, optimisation, and ongoing performance
  • Define and drive the in-house game strategy aligned to broader casino content and business objectives
  • Lead and guide the studio management team to deliver on operational objectives and commitments
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of game concepts, ensuring a balanced and differentiated portfolio
  • Act as Product Owner, setting scope, priorities, and acceptance criteria for game development
  • Ensure games are delivered on time, to quality standards, and aligned with strategic goals
  • Oversee product roadmaps and ensure delivery commitments are met across the studio
  • Identify opportunities to create unique, high-value content not available through external providers
  • Own the commercial performance of in-house games, driving revenue and margin growth
  • Partner with optimisation and analytics teams to drive continuous improvement through data insights
  • Ensure alignment between internal game development and external content strategies
  • Maintain strong collaboration with Product Governance to ensure testing, certification, and release standards are met
  • Manage escalations effectively within agreed service levels and ensure operational continuity
  • Align stakeholders around shared goals, ensuring cross-functional collaboration
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge
  • Forecast and track key performance metrics across the studio portfolio

This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who brings:

  • Strong experience in game development, product management, or casino/gaming environments
  • Deep understanding of player behaviour and content performance drivers
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into actionable product decisions
  • Proven ability to operate strategically while delivering detailed execution
  • Experience delivering results in high-pressure environments with multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Strong leadership experience, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
  • Ability to balance commercial objectives with technical constraints
  • Proactive, structured, and outcome-driven mindset
  • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

  • Experience managing in-house game studios or similar product teams
  • Strong understanding of casino product strategies and content pipelines
  • Exposure to game certification and regulatory environments
  • Experience working with analytics and optimisation tools
  • Knowledge of emerging trends in casino and gaming innovation


*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.


Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow!

Betway Global

About Betway Global

Founded in 2006, Betway Group is a proud member of Super Group, who are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SGHC).

We are a leading provider of innovative and exciting entertainment across sports betting, casino and esports betting.

By developing and utilising the very latest technologies, we have remained at the forefront of the online gaming industry, providing innovative and interactive gaming experiences in a fair, safe and responsible environment. 

Driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry, our people are forward-thinking, team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds.

We provide our teams with the tools to create market-leading, cutting-edge interactive gaming experiences, from pre-game and live sports betting, to esports and casino. 

We bring our people closer to the action – putting them at the heart, making them feel part of it. 

We live and breathe our values – these values define how we conduct ourselves in everything we do  shaping how we interact with each other, our customers and our business partners. 

If you can imagine yourself in an environment which thrives off collaboration, and where everything is possible, then Betway could be the place for you.

So, why not check out our vacancies. 

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Gzira, MT
Year Founded
Unknown
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