Wonga
James Williams has a diverse work experience in the field of digital marketing and web development. James started their career as a Front End Web Developer and SEO Search Specialist at Pixelzoo in 2007. James then worked as an SEO Manager at Money Gap Group Ltd from 2010 to 2014, where they managed SEO and PPC campaigns for various regions. From 2014 to 2017, James worked as a Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Wonga, leading various digital marketing disciplines such as PPC, SEO, and affiliate management. James then served as the Head of Digital Marketing at Wonga from 2017 to 2019 before taking on the role of Head of Marketing in 2019. In 2021, James co-founded DebtSwift.
James Williams earned a Higher Certificate in Economics and Management Sciences from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika in 2014. Prior to that, they attended Highveld Park High School from 1995 to 1999. In addition, they obtained certifications in Google Adwords and Google Analytics from Google in 2014.
Wonga
Wonga.co.za is an online lender that offers flexible and affordable short-term loans of up to R8000. Our application process is totally online, with no paperwork or hidden fees. There’s no need to visit a branch, and we don’t charge an application fee or a deposit. Our online application process is simple and easy-to-understand, and only takes a few minutes. First-time applicants can apply for R500 to R4000, for between 4 days and 3 months. You can even repay your loan early to save on interest and fees. If you’re a returning customer, your trust rating determines how much you can borrow – up to R8000. The Wonga Money Academy offers exciting and informative financial literacy content – where you can #MasterYourMoney by learning more about the four pillars of financial literacy; debt, savings, budgeting, and investing. Wonga is regulated by the National Credit Regulator and all loan applicants are credit checked and need to pass stringent lending and affordability criteria prior to approval. This is in line with our commitment to being a responsible financial services provider.