205 Senior Product Manager jobs in South Africa

Relevant Experience

• 10–12 years' experience in product management or credit technology, with at least 5+ years in senior product ownership.
• Proven track record in delivering credit/lending platforms, including origination, decisioning, and loan servicing.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk management, lending workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with decisioning engines (e.g., FICO, Experian, Provenir), credit bureau integrations, and APIs.
• Exposure to digital lending models, embedded credit, BNPL, and alternative credit scoring.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (banking, fintech, financial services) preferred.

THE WORK: Join us in shaping the future of innovative solutions You will have the opportunity to be a subject matter expert, collaborating with various teams to make impactful decisions. You will engage with multiple teams and contribute to key decisions while providing solutions to challenges that arise. Your expertise in Software Product Management will be invaluable as you help drive our projects forward. We are excited to see how your contributions will make a difference

Develop and execute comprehensive project plans to ensure successful delivery.

Define project scope in collaboration with key stakeholders and manage milestones effectively.

Monitor project performance and quality through metrics and status reporting.

Identify and mitigate risks as outlined in the project plan.

Support the management of financial, contractual, and operational commitments.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Expert proficiency in Software Product Management.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in relevant related skills.

Master's Degree in relevant field of studies.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Expert proficiency in Agile Methods (ADM for Distributed Agile Development).

Expert proficiency in Agile Project Management.

Expert proficiency in Product Innovation Strategy.

As per role

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To execute on Business and Commercial lines product strategy and work closely with Insurance Product Suppliers, distribution, sales, marketing, risk, compliance, legal and technology teams.

Provide support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

To execute Product initiatives on all products within portfolio (new and enhancements)

Stakeholder Management on Standalone portfolio

EcoSystem integrations (Segment)

To execute on the successful implementation of enhancements and/or new products in new and existing channels/platforms & partnerships.

To ensure legislative/compliance changes to existing processes to comply with changing legal requirements.

Execution of new/alternative distribution channels–to expand exposure beyond existing Banking customers.

Execute on all Governance processes for onboarding new channels (RMP, TPRM / Aravo, Agreements, Service requirements and Needs Assessments)

Qualifications
Qualification Required
Degree:

Bachelors (Business Management / Marketing / Finance)

Insurance Related Certifications

RE & KI

Driver's license for travel is required

FAIS Representative

Registered as a Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Key Individual (KI);

Experience Required
Minimum years working experience in the Short-Term Commercial Insurance. Additional experience in Life Products would be advantageous.

Min 5 years in a Product Management Role

Minimum 5 Years' Relationship Management Experience.
Successful ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity.

Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.

Relevant experience in managing and delivering big projects.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Making Decisions
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Embracing Change
• Valuing Individuals
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Seizing Opportunities
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Following Procedure

Technical Competencies:

• Client Acceptance and Review
• Insurance Principles
• Insurance and Product Knowledge
• Financial Acumen
• Underwriting Management
• People Strategy Development

Job Description
Responsible for providing the direction and managing the creative process of a specialist team.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Be responsible for providing the direction and managing the creative process of a specialist team.
• Establish, align and manage target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME's, project managers and senior staff members.
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a product strategy aligned to the business strategy to ensure business growth and sustainability.
• Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
• Implement and maintain sound business processes that minimize FNB risk and deliver quality requirements specifications.
• Implement recommendations of findings of the area as a result of internal or external audits regarding client management and risk.
• Manage designated product development projects from inception to final execution, including post implementation evaluation.
• Initiate and manage market research, data mining and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth.
• Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks in order to expand and strengthen the business' market position.
• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes and services.
• Manage own development to increase own competencies.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have/are

• A relevant qualification in Business, Finance and/or IT
• Solid understanding of payroll function, systems and application thereof
• Solid understanding of tax amendment act and SARS regulations and policies
• Passion for taking ideas and making them real
• Innovation is in your DNA, you're a disruptor and risk taker
• An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it
• A disruptor in your field of IT / Product expertise
• An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves
• A future nav-igator

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference
• Conditions that are flexible
• Opportunities to innovate
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing programmes and financial fitness)
• Resources to help you with your professional development
• Generous leave policy
• Inspiring work environment
• Preferential employee banking rates

We Can Be a Match If You Can

• Be responsible for providing the direction and managing the creative process of a value adds solution
• Has product management experience and understands the software development lifecycle
• Has background in technology would be ideal
• Has Fintech experience - would be an advantage
• Can develop a product strategy aligned to business strategy to ensure business growth and sustainability
• Be obsessed with designing products and solutions that deliver exceptional customer experience, promote FNB and/or generate diverse income streams

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
16/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

About Mezzanine
Mezzanine designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies. Founded in 2012, Mezzanine has market-leading expertise in the agricultural, health, financial inclusion and education spaces and works with mobile network operators to bring about positive change in the lives of people through the benefits of the digital dividend. Mezzanine is a home-grown African company delivering value to the people of Africa and beyond.

Mezzanine is a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group.

About The Role
The Product Manager will take full ownership of the eCares solution from concept to delivery. The product manager is responsible for concept development, product development management, product documentation and managing the development team.

This role involves identifying opportunities and developing proposals for new features, facilitating the product forum to prioritise features, managing the product roadmap, scheduling deliverables for and managing the development team, monitoring deployments, ensuring that the product addresses clients' needs, and driving user adoption.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills to engage with all the various stakeholders, good project management skills and be attentive to details. Experience in managing and delivering enterprise software solutions is non-negotiable.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in managing software development with supervisory responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Insight and a passion for technology

What To Expect

• Passionate and dedicated team members - We work hard and support each other because we are passionate about what we do and the impact we are making.
• Growth opportunities - We have annual personal development discussions to craft out your journey ahead. We have 5 study leave days for those that are pursuing a qualification or certification.
• Flexibility - 3 remote work days with core hours being 10:00 - 15:00. We are output, not input focused.
• An energising environment - We celebrate differences and value individuals. We enjoy celebrating successes, having coffee-walks, playing ping-pong and care about each other's personal lives.
• Income protection & death cover - We care about our staff and their family when unexpected events occur.
• Employee Wellness Programme - We are holistic beings and therefore we invest in the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Starting date
: ASAP

Location
: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Description

To provide direction and managing the creative process of a specialist team

Hello Future Product Manager,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Life Assurance Team you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Drive execution and implementation of the life insurance risk products and initiatives
• Liaise with the data analytics and pricing team for insights critical to the products
• Prepare and present product proposals and reports for senior management and other stakeholders
• Challenge and review the current product features
• Regularly engage with the distribution and other business units within the FirstRand group
• Keeping abreast of changes and new legislation and developments in industries that may affect areas of specialization
• Draw on own technical and/or professional knowledge and experience to proactively develop alternatives and identify optimal best practice solutions for tactical problems

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have strong technical, analytical and communication skills
• Have a minimum of 4 years' experience in the financial industry, with a preference for the life insurance industry
• Have an actuarial background
• Are curious and have a passion for continuous learning and development
• Have the ability to combine conceptual thinking with pragmatic solutions

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets

• Thrive in a collaborative environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

29/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

We're hiring an
IoT Software Product Manager
on behalf of a company that specialises in developing cutting-edge software solutions for technology management systems.

The Product Manager will be the driving force behind the design, development, and lifecycle management of innovative software management solutions in the IoT domain.

• This position is based in Centurion
  .
• Applicants must be living in Gauteng and willing to travel to Centurion.
• This position follows a
  Hybrid working model

Key Responsibilities:

To lead the design, development, launch, and lifecycle management of software solutions, specifically focusing on software management products in the IoT environment
, including Cell Site Management for Mobile Network Operators and Tower companies, as well as Utility and Energy customers.

This role requires
a blend of strategic vision and tactical execution
to ensure product alignment with market needs and business goals. Key responsibilities encompass defining the market, defining the product, building the product, testing the product, launching the product, supporting the product, evolving the product, and retiring the product.

• Define the Product:
  Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and features based on customer feedback and market insights. Ensure product specifications meet the technical and operational needs of IoT environments such as Cell Site Management and Utility and Energy Management.
• Build the Product:
  Oversee the product development process, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and timely delivery.
• Test the Product:
  Collaborate with QA teams to conduct rigorous testing, ensure products meet regulatory and compliance standards specific to IoT environments.
• Launch the Product:
  Develop and implement marketing campaigns to generate product awareness and drive adoption. Coordinate with sales and support teams to ensure a smooth transition from development to launch.
• Support the Product:
  Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction post-launch.
• Domain Expert:
  Serve as a subject matter expert on IoT technologies and their application in Cell Site Management, Utilities, Energy, Energy and Asset tracking.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business
  or related field
• Certification: Product Management
  and/or Software Product Design
• Minimum of 5 years strong work experience in Product Management in Software or Hardware Management Solutions
• Proven history in successful "Go-to-Market" campaigns
• Experience in related IoT technology in industries such a Telecommunications, Energy, Utilities or SCADA
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and product management tools.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team

Role : Product Manager

Location : Johannesburg /Cape Town

Mode of Employment : Contract

About Zensar Technologies

We are a technology consulting and services company with 11, 800+ associates in 33 global locations. More than 130 leading enterprises depend on our expertise to be more disruptive, agile, and competitive. Our success in South Africa for 24 years comes from our people-first focus that emphasizes empowerment from the ground up.

Zensar is recognized as proudly South African in 2022 and are the Top Employer in 2024,2023 and 2022 in South Africa by the Top Employer Institute. Zensar is a certified B-BBEE Level 2 contributor and partners with MICT, SETA, Education Africa, and Tomorrow Trust. We strongly believe in the power of communities and leveraging diversity to solve problems together.

Zensar is a place where you are free to express yourself in an environment that values individuality, nurtures development and is mindful of wellbeing. We put our people and customers at the center of everything that we do. Our core values include:

• Putting people first
• Client-centricity
• Collaboration

Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. with Zensar. To know more about our Employee Value Proposition

Job Spec

Looking for experienced, multi-skilled Senior Product Manager with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to join our fast-paced newsroom. As our SeniorProduct Manager, you will use your advanced product management expertise and data fluency to lead the development of innovative solutions and maintain our position at the forefront the news landscape. This is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for bridging the gap between the newsroom and the wider team of engineers, data scientists, product managers andUX/UI specialists—delivering exceptional digital products for South Africa's most trusted news brand. The position could be based at our Cape Town or Randburg offices.

What You'll Do

Act as the strategic lead for enhancing and optimising digital products, ensuring the highest standards in product quality and user experience.

Develop and drive innovative concepts to enhance or create new digital publishing products, always improving the user experience.

Act as a senior advisor and operational champion for editorial and product queries, workflow, and troubleshooting.

Collaborate closely with technical and editorial teams to specify and prioritise product requirements.

Monitor industry trends, technologies, and emerging best practices to keep ahead of the curve.

Support editorial teams with operational product queries, troubleshooting, and workflow improvements, taking a senior role in escalation and resolution.

Manage the product lifecycle for both existing and emerging digital assets.

Lead product rollouts, testing, training, and optimisation across the suite.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Post-graduate qualification would be an advantage).

A minimum of 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in a digital/mobile environment, and a proven track record in a senior or leadership capacity.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills; the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.

Passion for developing and delivering outstanding user experiences.

Highly data-driven and analytically minded, with the proven ability to inform decision-making through research and insight.

Consistent track record of successful product launches and driving significant business value.

Significant experience with agile and lean product development methodologies.

Thorough knowledge of prevailing and emerging digital and mobile trends and technologies.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent judgement and analytical thinking
• Advanced planning and organizational skills
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality
• Professional, assertive, and responsible demeanour
• Proactive and quality-oriented approach

The Product Manager will manage and market a product group within the range of
MPT
products, communicating with existing customers, gathering market intelligence, and benchmarking against our competition to know what to offer and in what quantities. Then support colleagues and customers with these products to ensure targets are obtained. Products include all backup power electrical equipment and accessories, or associated products around backup power applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Customer Management:

• Identify the right products that we should be providing for the local market and decide whether we should look at keeping local stock in what quantities.
• Once stock levels have been selected, ensure stock levels are correct in stores for the above.
• Help identify markets, customers and applications that salespeople should focus on aligning with Master Power's overall strategy, then communicate this to the sales team.
• Provide sales type training for internal and external customers, via the supplier and by self, and maintain a database with all this training for the new and existing sales team to refer to at any time.
• Support salespeople with/on shows, demos and presentations for responsible products. We should be looking at cut-through samples for the training centre and working demos that can be used for shows and training, and customer factory visits.
• Keep up to date with competition activities, products, pricing, market demands and communicate this to both the Master Power sales team and suppliers.
• Maintain relations with suppliers of responsible products and accessories for pricing, special pricing on projects or large orders, marketing materials, presentations, software, apps, technical documents, demos, technical support, training materials and warranty issues and claims.
• Arrange product launches with suppliers, marketing and the sales team or customers.
• Assist the sales team with technical specifications in quotes and tenders to ensure the solution we put forward meets the technical requirements and application needs. This includes helping the salespeople look at all the options for the applications and understand the advantages and disadvantages so the sales team can put a strong value proposal forward.
• Support the cross-functional collaboration between sales teams and suppliers.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required:

• Must be comfortable speaking and presenting to large audiences as well as writing professional business letters and e-mails.
• Must have good listening skills and questioning techniques to get all the required info to identify and verify the customer's needs and find the best options to meet the needs.
• B-Tech or National diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering or similar qualification relevant to products and applications required to sell.
• Skilled in adapting communication techniques to specific client personalities and frame of mind to manage calm and heated situations, ask open and probing questions, paraphrase to clarify understanding and articulate oneself. (Gentle on people but firm on stance)
• Technical knowledge of back-up power equipment and systems, control & maintenance, and the application thereof.
• Good understanding of the market and route to customers.
• Good knowledge of all relevant IEC standards.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft packages, namely Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid passport.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative and operate with minimal supervision.