Black Pen Recruitment

Growth / Technical Marketing Lead (Cyber security)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Our client is an AI security platform that acts as a security gateway between AI agents and databases. As companies increasingly allow AI agents to interact directly with systems and data, our client helps prevent sensitive data exposure, destructive queries, compliance violations and operational mistakes. The platform inspects and controls database interactions in real time through policy enforcement, threat detection and comprehensive audit logging. The product is already built and operational, and the business is now entering its next phase of platform hardening, product acceleration and go-to-market execution.

A commercially minded operator who understands developer-focused B2B SaaS and can help build our client's acquisition and conversion engine. This role is intended to be Cape Town-based and hybrid.

Overall Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for high-calibre, self-starting individuals who can operate with full ownership in a founder-led, early-stage environment. The successful candidates should be motivated, pragmatic, ambitious and comfortable working closely with the founder during an intensive build-and-launch phase.

  • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently without constant direction.

  • High integrity, sound judgement and a practical problem-solving approach.

  • Comfortable in a lean startup environment where priorities can move quickly.

  • Able to contribute strategically while also remaining hands-on and execution focused.

  • Preference for a small number of exceptional, carefully vetted candidates over a high-volume shortlist.

Job Type: Full Time/Independent Contractor

Location: Cape Town

Work Place: Hybrid

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant growth, technical marketing, product marketing or SaaS go-to-market experience.
  • Product-led growth (PLG) and SaaS growth marketing.
  • Experience marketing or selling cybersecurity products.
  • Experience targeting or selling into MSPs and MSSPs.
  • Developer or technical audiences.
  • Free-tier to paid conversion funnels.
  • Content, demand generation, growth experimentation and conversion optimisation.
  • Commercially aware, data-driven and comfortable building go-to-market foundations in an early-stage environment.
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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