11 Product Development jobs in Centurion

Our client is well renowned FSP Asset manager is looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role as the Head of Product Development in which you will be accountable for the strategic management of the design and implementation of the company’s Retail Investment Platforms product solutions and platform capabilities to ensure that the company delivers on its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the design, development and implementation of profitable and competitive products that support the growth of the company. The company business includes the local retail investment platform, the international retail investment platform and structured solutions.
• Take the lead in the design and ongoing management and maintenance of the company local and international platform products to ensure they support clients and advisers in achieving their goals and are future fit from a business perspective.
• The product development team includes various capabilities including product design, product management, pricing and profitability management, revenue optimization, data analytics and insights and product structuring.
• Take the lead in identifying future differentiating capabilities to ensure that the Wealth offering remains ahead of competitor offerings and the preferred platform for meeting financial adviser needs and retail clients’ investment outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership and oversight for new and existing Wealth retail investment products from conceptualisation to launch, ensuring that the various stakeholders and governance processes are incorporated into the product development or maintenance process.
• Management and coordination of the ongoing review of products and platform capabilities to ensure regulatory compliance and competitiveness in relevant markets.
• Close collaboration with internal investment business units to unlock opportunities for vertical integration through the platform capability set and distribution network.
• Take the lead in presenting solutions and proposals to governance forums including the product management committee, business management committees, and divisional Excos, as required.
• Provide leadership for the content design of the product and platform-related aspects for marketing material, and adviser and client documentation including Terms and Conditions, statements, brochures, client letters, etc.
• Take the lead in ensuring the Wealth product development team stays abreast of local and global Wealth Management trends, research, and analysis to timeously identify opportunities in the market to develop new products, capabilities, and new areas of growth or to streamline or adjust the existing product offering.
• Close collaboration with the independent and tied distribution teams to ensure that market needs are well understood and incorporated in product design and maintenance decisions.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of competitive pricing strategies to drive short-term profitability and long-term business growth and shareholder value.
• Close collaboration with the Wealth propositional lead that will leverage the capability sets designed and implemented by the Retail Investment Product team, to wrap into marketable and fit-for-use propositions into the various advice segments in South Africa and the various international jurisdictions where the company has a presence.

Effectively lead a team:

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energize employees, give meaning to work, minimize work disruption, and maximize employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behavior, through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of the company Investment GRITx values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practices, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Effectively manage performance within the team to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Encourage innovation, change agility, and collaboration within the team.
• Self-management and teamwork (People)
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, financial advisers’ clients, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry, and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing, and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership of driving career development.
• Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity.
• Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge is always current in order to propose the most relevant and innovative client solutions and comply with governance requirements.

Competencies:

Business Acumen:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the LISP (platform) industry, including regulatory landscape, products and pricing.
• Understands the drivers of embedded value and the financial drivers of retail investment products.
• Ability to deal with high levels of complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and experience to lead a senior team with diverse skills and competencies to reach a common outcome.
• Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and execution to deliver business results.
• Collaboration and the ability to consult broadly with internal and external stakeholders as input to the design and management of the Wealth platform product suite.
• Persuades, convinces influences, and inspires others, both within the company and externally to win support, and loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of the Wealth business and the broader organisation.
• Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity uncertainty, and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Actuarial Science.
• Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA).
• CFP or CFA qualification would be considered.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of retail investment LISP product development and management experience.
• 5 years of leadership experience.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the regulations of the investment and LISP industry.

Our client is well renowned FSP Asset manager is looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role as the Head of Product Development in which you will be accountable for the strategic management of the design and implementation of the company’s Retail Investment Platforms product solutions and platform capabilities to ensure that the company delivers on its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the design, development and implementation of profitable and competitive products that support the growth of the company. The company business includes the local retail investment platform, the international retail investment platform and structured solutions.
• Take the lead in the design and ongoing management and maintenance of the company local and international platform products to ensure they support clients and advisers in achieving their goals and are future fit from a business perspective.
• The product development team includes various capabilities including product design, product management, pricing and profitability management, revenue optimization, data analytics and insights and product structuring.
• Take the lead in identifying future differentiating capabilities to ensure that the Wealth offering remains ahead of competitor offerings and the preferred platform for meeting financial adviser needs and retail clients’ investment outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership and oversight for new and existing Wealth retail investment products from conceptualisation to launch, ensuring that the various stakeholders and governance processes are incorporated into the product development or maintenance process.
• Management and coordination of the ongoing review of products and platform capabilities to ensure regulatory compliance and competitiveness in relevant markets.
• Close collaboration with internal investment business units to unlock opportunities for vertical integration through the platform capability set and distribution network.
• Take the lead in presenting solutions and proposals to governance forums including the product management committee, business management committees, and divisional Excos, as required.
• Provide leadership for the content design of the product and platform-related aspects for marketing material, and adviser and client documentation including Terms and Conditions, statements, brochures, client letters, etc.
• Take the lead in ensuring the Wealth product development team stays abreast of local and global Wealth Management trends, research, and analysis to timeously identify opportunities in the market to develop new products, capabilities, and new areas of growth or to streamline or adjust the existing product offering.
• Close collaboration with the independent and tied distribution teams to ensure that market needs are well understood and incorporated in product design and maintenance decisions.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of competitive pricing strategies to drive short-term profitability and long-term business growth and shareholder value.
• Close collaboration with the Wealth propositional lead that will leverage the capability sets designed and implemented by the Retail Investment Product team, to wrap into marketable and fit-for-use propositions into the various advice segments in South Africa and the various international jurisdictions where the company has a presence.

Effectively lead a team:

• Create a positive work climate and culture to energize employees, give meaning to work, minimize work disruption, and maximize employee productivity.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behavior, through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of the company Investment GRITx values.
• Drive a culture that guides and directs best practices, fostering an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and cohesiveness.
• Enable a learning and growth culture whereby information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared between team members.
• Effectively manage performance within the team to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Encourage innovation, change agility, and collaboration within the team.
• Self-management and teamwork (People)
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, financial advisers’ clients, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry, and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing, and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership of driving career development.
• Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity.
• Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge is always current in order to propose the most relevant and innovative client solutions and comply with governance requirements.

Competencies:

Business Acumen:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the LISP (platform) industry, including regulatory landscape, products and pricing.
• Understands the drivers of embedded value and the financial drivers of retail investment products.
• Ability to deal with high levels of complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and experience to lead a senior team with diverse skills and competencies to reach a common outcome.
• Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and execution to deliver business results.
• Collaboration and the ability to consult broadly with internal and external stakeholders as input to the design and management of the Wealth platform product suite.
• Persuades, convinces influences, and inspires others, both within the company and externally to win support, and loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of the Wealth business and the broader organisation.
• Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity uncertainty, and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in Actuarial Science.
• Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA).
• CFP or CFA qualification would be considered.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of retail investment LISP product development and management experience.
• 5 years of leadership experience.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the regulations of the investment and LISP industry.

We are looking for a Product Development Technologist in the flavour, ingredient and colour industry. It is essential that you have experience in flavour formulations within the sweet division.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree – Food Technology/Food Science
• 2-5 years’ experience with product development
• Deadline driven
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Know how to put flavour/seasoning formulations together

Duties:

• Formulate new flavours
• Flavour modification on existing products
• Develop and manipulate application formulation
• Compounding of samples
• Conducting sensory panels
• Source for new ingredients and evaluate raw materials
• Compiling of product specifications and process methods

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• Must have a B. Sc. Degree in Agriculture or Natural Sciences; A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous
• Must have a CropLife Basic Crop Protection Certificate
• SACNASP accreditation would be beneficial
• Minimum 5 years experience in agrochemical product development and/or regulatory department
• Working knowledge of GHS labelling requirements is essential
• Comprehensive understanding of product registration requirements and processes
• Above average knowledge of crops, crop protection (biological and chemical), crop nutrition as well as the general crop protection environment
• Technical project management experience is advantageous
• Understanding of statistical methods and management of trial data on the ARM platform
• Detail orientated, analytical with a high level of accuracy in planning projects and managing trial data
• Self-motivated and driven to find solutions in executing development projects in a practical manner within set budget and timelines
• Creativity and flexibility are required in addressing challenges that arise during project execution and in contributing to data dossiers
• Ability to prioritize, re-prioritize and manage all development-related activities within set timelines
• Ability to work independently, under intense pressure at times, but maintain a high level of accuracy and meticulous preciseness especially with written tasks

• Planning, implementing, and managing the R&D trial program for designated crops and products of the portfolio in line with product strategies and project scopes, as agreed with the relevant local and global Product Managers.
• Coordinating, managing, and liaising with CROs for the timely execution of projects in accordance with timelines and budgets, ensuring accuracy of implementation and data generation, as well as concurrent report generation and reporting.
• Analyzing trial results (via ARM) and drafting summaries to demonstrate trial objectives and propose amendments for further development work, ensuring that project objectives are achieved. On completing projects, contributing to highly accurate, comprehensive yet concise registration dossiers to demonstrate that efficacy, selectivity, and residue data comply with regulations and meet claims in support of intended commercial use.
• Participating in local, regional, and global portfolio meetings by providing accurate updates on technical trial results as well as sharing technical expertise to ensure that product development remains relevant to market needs while ensuring product positioning is optimal within the portfolio and global trends.
• Maintaining accurate updates to project management, budget tracking, and regulatory tracking platforms to maintain data integrity and transparency.
• Liaising with and participating in industry body organisation committees, forums, and/or meetings to gain information and contacts on industry trends and knowledge transfer that may have strategic importance to the role and company.
• Regularly visiting trial sites to ensure trial progress is going according to plan and set timelines.
• Being accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions; accountable for business functional or operational areas, processes, or programs.

• Food or nutrition related degree
• NPD/product development background
• Minimum 4 years experience working within the sports nutrition industry
• Well spoken and fluent in English

• Project management
• Strong communication skills both face to face and via technology
• Strong analytical, organisation and time management skills
• Must be able to work autonomously but be a strong team player

• Self-starter, very disciplined and results/target orientated, team player

• Support the fast-paced Innovation agenda with the implementation of innovation for all distribution channels and key accounts.
• Drive development efforts in innovation and new technologies.
• Lead and drive the on-time delivery of product development projects from concept to post-launch to agreed targets.
• Drive the day-to-day operation of UK projects liaising with third party suppliers and updating key stake holders.
• Completion of technical paperwork for new products and extensions.
• Develop, evolve and maintain efficient product specifications.
• Present project updates to key stakeholders
• Scrutinise product artwork information, ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Be first contact with vendors, factory, and development partners to ensure timelines are adhered to.
• Keep the business informed with the latest innovative products and technologies relevant to the sports nutrition industry.
• Primary point of contact for all sales colleagues to support with legislative and registration documentation.
• Assist with queries from colleagues, providing technical information and support.
• Assist with customer enquiries and complaints, providing technical information between the business and consumer.
• Work closely with the compliance team to ensure regulatory and company requirements are met.
• Advise, execute and inform colleagues of updates in food law.
• Identify cost saving opportunities without diminishing product quality.
• Monitor and research latest trends and innovations in product and raw materials.
• Key point of contact for all legal requirements on labels and formulations for varying territories.
• Challenge the status quo, continuing to look for efficiencies in current processes.
• Be the expert for all technical product queries, raising issues with current products, responding to customer questions and investigating product quality disputes.
• Design and execute sensory testing and quality assurance.
• Manage the product file database on Microsoft SharePoint, ensuring artwork, renders, product information forms, and specifications are kept up to date.
• Assisting the compliance manager with meursing codes/POAO information and the capturing of this information for import/export reasons
• Deputise for the line manager as required.
• Provide any other duties and undertake any other work, as required by the business

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• SACNASP registration would be ideal
• Minimum 5 years experience in Act36 / 1947 regulatory management and product development
• Experience with GHS labelling requirements is essential
• Strong communication and public relations skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• SACNASP registration would be ideal
• Minimum 5 years experience in Act36/1947 regulatory management and product development
• Experience with GHS labelling requirements is essential
• Strong communication and public relations skills

• Managing the regulatory function in South Africa.
• Preparing generic and biological dossiers, including tracking product registrations and approval timelines.
• Preparing label extensions and amendments.
• Managing technical data, samples, and residue studies.
• Liaising with appointed consultants.
• Liaising with global suppliers.
• Liaising with CropLife South Africa and participating in working groups.
• Liaising with Act 36/1947 and ensuring compliance with the latest guidelines.
• Managing MSDS, labels, and Trem cards.
• Providing regulatory support to the global stewardship function in risk management of registered products and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with Act 36/1947 requirements.
• Providing regulatory support to the commercial function.
• Providing regulatory support for South African registrations to regulatory personnel in other countries to ensure registration expansion.
• Representing the company at events.

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SUMMARY:

Are you a technically skilled Actuary with a passion for short-term insurance pricing and product development? A well-established and innovative player in the insurance sector is seeking a

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015874/HN

Date posted:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a technically skilled Actuary with a passion for short-term insurance pricing and product development? A well-established and innovative player in the insurance sector is seeking a Short-Term Actuary to drive pricing strategy and support product development within a collaborative, fast-paced actuarial environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of pricing models, influence product innovation, and work closely with cross-functional teams across underwriting, product, and finance.

POSITION INFO:

Short-Term Actuary – Pricing & Product Development Focus

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance pricing models for short-term insurance products using actuarial best practices and advanced statistical techniques.
• Conduct rate reviews and re-pricing exercises to ensure technical soundness and market competitiveness.
• Support product development by delivering actuarial insights on new and existing offerings.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product teams to shape product structures and pricing strategies.
• Provide input into reserving and capital modeling activities for non-life portfolios.
• Deliver performance analysis and pricing recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader actuarial strategy, including reinsurance assessments and regulatory reporting (e.g., IFRS 17).
  
  

• Nearly or newly qualified Actuary (FASSA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 year actuarial experience in the short-term (non-life) insurance space, with a solid foundation in pricing.
• Proven experience in pricing model development and calibration using tools like Emblem, ResQ, or similar.
• Strong technical skills in Python, R, SQL, or other actuarial/statistical programming languages.
• In-depth understanding of GLMs, rating structures, and actuarial pricing frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a strong team-oriented approach.
  
  

• Strategic ownership of pricing across key short-term insurance portfolios.
• Hybrid working environment – Combine flexibility with in-office collaboration.
• Work for a forward-thinking insurer with a strong focus on innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to end-to-end product development and business decision-making.
• Be part of a talented, high-performing actuarial team that values insight, growth, and delivery.
  
  

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Company Overview: A company focusing on electro-optical and machine learning developments with a casual office and a lively atmosphere. We are currently seeking someone to join our team full-time as a Senior Systems Engineer.

Position Purpose: The purpose of the Systems Engineering position is to technically define and lead the development of complex systems across engineering disciplines. The Systems Engineer is responsible and accountable for overall system compliance to client and internal requirements, including but not limited to technical performance, lifecycle management, manufacturability, and producibility.

Focus: Our company’s focus is mainly related to electro-optical systems for application in the civilian and security industry but should also be suitable for limited defense applications.

Collaboration: The Systems Engineer will work jointly with Programme/Project Managers in the process of product development, as well as other engineers, contractors, and contract manufacturers.

The responsibilities of the Systems Engineer will include:

• User Requirements Specification (URS) definition & negotiation
• URS break-down into system-level requirements, architecture, and functional flow as well as managing requirements traceability
• Producing a Systems Engineering Management Plan
• Manage technical risk across the system lifecycle
• Performing/contracting the necessary technical studies and simulations required for investigations into potential solutions, trade-offs, or risk mitigation
• Defining/reviewing/managing sub-system specifications, technical budgets, internal and external interfaces, and interoperability requirements
• System Fabrication, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (FAIT): leading the technical teams for sub-system development, ensuring technical integrity of designs, providing technical guidance, ensuring that the systems engineering processes are adhered to, and ensuring output quality.
• Lead technical reviews (including PDR, CDR, PRR, QRR, and First Article Inspection)
• Perform system FMEA
• Manage safety, reliability, and logistics aspects relating to the product
• Ensure proper baseline documentation and configuration management
• Produce system-level test, verification, and qualification plans and oversee performance

A suitable personal character would be:

• A gently assertive leader with the ability to direct and motivate others to achieve their timescale, quality, cost, and performance targets.
• The ability to apply a broad and deep technical knowledge through independent judgment and decision-making; however, A-type management is strongly discouraged.
• Self-motivated and proactive character is required, with the drive necessary to bring product development projects to a successful conclusion.
• An innovative thinker and pragmatic problem solver who can identify a variety of technical options, evaluate their suitability, and select the optimum solution.
• The willingness to consult others and negotiate consensus where necessary.
• A clear communicator with established presentation skills.
• A structured and organized worker.
• The flexibility necessary to work on a broad range of projects of varying size and complexity within a dynamic company.
• Exhibits an enthusiastic, confident, and positive attitude toward their work.
• Maintains a polite, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times.

Qualification:

• Bachelor or higher Engineering Degree

Required Experience:

• 10 years or more Engineering experience in a military product development environment
• 3 years or more Systems Engineering experience in a military product development environment
• System Engineering of at least 1 system development project throughout the lifecycle of the system from requirements management to design to verification and qualification to providing data packs and technical support for production and product support teams
• Practical knowledge of requirements management including experience working with stakeholders (internal and external) to elicit, analyze, and negotiate requirements
• Experience in requirements management and the application of Validation and Verification traceability
• Experience in Opto-Electronic systems (e.g., DTV cameras or Infrared cameras)