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Technical Product Owner

Shoprite

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Role Purpose

The Product Owner II is a member of the agile team, responsible for defining user stories and prioritizing the team backlog to streamline the execution of program priorities while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the features or components for the team. The role owns products of varying complexities, engaging, and collaborating with product management to execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

Role Description

Provide input into the refinement of the program backlog, ensuring the team is familiar with the features being brought into PI planning and keeping program management informed of progress in achieving team PI objectives.
Continuously refine and sequence the product backlog :

o Provide clear direction to the team

o Gather the requirements for the product and capture them in the form of a product backlog, consisting of user stories with acceptance criteria.

o Ensure all user stories are written and that each user story has acceptance criteria.

o Sequence team backlog - Must prioritise work for teams' main stakeholders with demands for change from other stakeholders.

o Ensure team backlog readiness for next iteration (enough user stories / enablers are ready to be worked on in the next iteration)

o Include the team in enough of the backlog refinement to ensure familiarity ahead of the next iteration

o Ensure the team is familiar with the features being brought into Sprint planning

o Collaborate with BEM / Product Manager / Team in the refinement of the Program Backlog

o Keep BEM / Product Manager informed of progress in achieving team Sprint objectives

Provide visible, transparent, and clear direction, ensuring the development team is clear on priorities :

o Provide clear solution direction to the agile team.

o Apply economic decision making.

o Sequence user stories based on team PI objectives.

o Balance PI objectives with local team requirements.

o Ensure team backlog readiness for next iteration.

o Include the team in backlog refinement.

Participate in ART level events : ART sync, Product Owner Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, PI Planning, daily stand-ups, and system demos.

Participate in relevant team level events :

o Provide vision for iteration planning and participate in iteration Planning

o Accept completed work in iteration Demo

Participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies - ART level events : ART sync, Product Owner Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, daily stand-ups, and system demos.

Track progress towards the release of a product

Drive mobile digital omnichannel customer engagement based on customer preference and omnichannel strategies.

Ensure a consistent and delightful customer experience across all digital touchpoints of the Shoprite customer journey.

Provide input and support into the strategic customer experience improvements that help drive customer acquisition, customer retention and conversion.

Actively promote and advocate product features and customer-first product design.

Adhere to and improve customer service levels across businesses and service.

Provide integrated reporting and feedback.

Qualifications and experience

Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field – (essential).

Certified Product Owner / certified SAFe Product Owner – (essential).

4 years’ experience in a Product Owner role, working in an agile team with proven success launching new product features and translating business strategy and analysis into successful consumer products – (essential).

Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects – (essential).

Strong understanding and experience with analytics and big data – (essential).

Commercial experience in digital led business development environment – (essential).

Customer user and loyalty experience – (essential).

Knowledge of legal compliance (POPIA, Electronic Information Act, etc.) – (essential).

General marketing or retail experience – (desired).

Exposure to the African digital market and customers – (desired).

Key competencies and work ethic

Independent, motivated self-starter with a focus and determination to persevere in a

challenging, fast paced environment to achieve high-quality results.

Excellent problem-solver and analytical thinker with the ability to focus on what’s most

important, balance technical constraints, maximise product value and deliver a differentiated product.

Strong product focus with end-to-end product optimisation – Ability to translate market and customer feedback into product requirements, driving product delivery through an agile release process while collaborating across development and product management. Brings expertise to manage product requirements and deliver product optimisation.

Customer focused – Passionate about creating value for customers. Translates customer needs into meaningful experiences, taking a proactive approach to anticipating future customer needs.

Business acumen – Good understanding of company business models, goals, and strategies and how they impact on commercial viability and profitability.

Collaborative partner – Lives the company values and contributes positively to team dynamics; builds strong relationships and partnerships while managing stakeholder expectations; knows when / how to include different parties.

Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills – Works collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve roadblocks to ensure results are delivered. Aligns and motivates teams and stakeholders behind the product vision and strategy. Strong understanding of the modern product management mindset.

Leadership skills – Challenges when required and ensures the team has full clarity on objectives, priorities, and the reasons why; deals with conflicts or roadblocks independently while contributing to mentoring junior product owners as required.

Communication skills – Strong communicator - able to deliver clear, professional, and confident presentations in formal and informal settings; produces clear, to the point written communication.

Is curious and adaptable, finds agile and rapid ways of implementing innovative solutions fast. High degree of comfort with ongoing technological and organisational change.

Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and / or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.

If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.

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Technical Product Owner

Johannesburg, Gauteng ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal

Posted 13 days ago

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POSITION INFO:

Hiring: Technical Product Owner (Cape Town and Johannesburg).

Recruiter:

Curiska

Job Ref:

45499138

Date posted:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Hiring: Technical Product Owner (Cape Town and Johannesburg).

What You’ll Do

Gather and document stakeholder requirements

Define clear, well-scoped user stories with acceptance criteria

Ensure alignment through structured documentation and regular check-ins

Collaborate with developers and designers to deliver usable, elegant features

Support implementation by resolving edge cases and technical questions

Conduct QA and UAT to ensure features meet functional and user expectations

Maintain a strong understanding of the product and its evolving priorities

What You’ll Need

2+ years in product, business analysis, or similar roles

Experience Defining Product Requirements And Writing User Stories

Solid understanding of software systems, APIs, and technical constraints

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with Agile delivery environments

High attention to detail, user empathy, and a hands-on approach

Self-starter mindset, comfortable working remotely and iteratively

(Bonus) Experience in SaaS, fintech, or platform-based pro

Please send your CV and qualification to if you are interested.

Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Advertising Services

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Technical Product Owner

Johannesburg, Gauteng Curiska

Posted 25 days ago

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Job Description

Hiring: Technical Product Owner (Cape Town and Johannesburg).

What You’ll Do
Gather and document stakeholder requirements
Define clear, well-scoped user stories with acceptance criteria
Ensure alignment through structured documentation and regular check-ins
Collaborate with developers and designers to deliver usable, elegant features
Support implementation by resolving edge cases and technical questions
Conduct QA and UAT to ensure features meet functional and user expectations
Maintain a strong understanding of the product and its evolving priorities

What You’ll Need
2+ years in product, business analysis, or similar roles
Experience defining product requirements and writing user stories
Solid understanding of software systems, APIs, and technical constraints
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Agile delivery environments
High attention to detail, user empathy, and a hands-on approach
Self-starter mindset, comfortable working remotely and iteratively
(Bonus) Experience in SaaS, fintech, or platform-based pro

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Technical Product Owner

Cape Town, Western Cape Curiska

Posted 25 days ago

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Technical product owner

Shoprite

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Job Description

permanent

Role Purpose The Product Owner II is a member of the agile team, responsible for defining user stories and prioritizing the team backlog to streamline the execution of program priorities while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the features or components for the team. The role owns products of varying complexities, engaging, and collaborating with product management to execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Role Description Provide input into the refinement of the program backlog, ensuring the team is familiar with the features being brought into PI planning and keeping program management informed of progress in achieving team PI objectives. Continuously refine and sequence the product backlog : o Provide clear direction to the team o Gather the requirements for the product and capture them in the form of a product backlog, consisting of user stories with acceptance criteria. o Ensure all user stories are written and that each user story has acceptance criteria. o Sequence team backlog - Must prioritise work for teams' main stakeholders with demands for change from other stakeholders. o Ensure team backlog readiness for next iteration (enough user stories / enablers are ready to be worked on in the next iteration) o Include the team in enough of the backlog refinement to ensure familiarity ahead of the next iteration o Ensure the team is familiar with the features being brought into Sprint planning o Collaborate with BEM / Product Manager / Team in the refinement of the Program Backlog o Keep BEM / Product Manager informed of progress in achieving team Sprint objectives Provide visible, transparent, and clear direction, ensuring the development team is clear on priorities : o Provide clear solution direction to the agile team. o Apply economic decision making. o Sequence user stories based on team PI objectives. o Balance PI objectives with local team requirements. o Ensure team backlog readiness for next iteration. o Include the team in backlog refinement. Participate in ART level events : ART sync, Product Owner Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, PI Planning, daily stand-ups, and system demos. Participate in relevant team level events : o Provide vision for iteration planning and participate in iteration Planning o Accept completed work in iteration Demo Participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies - ART level events : ART sync, Product Owner Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, daily stand-ups, and system demos. Track progress towards the release of a product Drive mobile digital omnichannel customer engagement based on customer preference and omnichannel strategies. Ensure a consistent and delightful customer experience across all digital touchpoints of the Shoprite customer journey. Provide input and support into the strategic customer experience improvements that help drive customer acquisition, customer retention and conversion. Actively promote and advocate product features and customer-first product design. Adhere to and improve customer service levels across businesses and service. Provide integrated reporting and feedback. Qualifications and experience Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field – (essential). Certified Product Owner / certified SAFe Product Owner – (essential). 4 years’ experience in a Product Owner role, working in an agile team with proven success launching new product features and translating business strategy and analysis into successful consumer products – (essential). Experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects – (essential). Strong understanding and experience with analytics and big data – (essential). Commercial experience in digital led business development environment – (essential). Customer user and loyalty experience – (essential). Knowledge of legal compliance (POPIA, Electronic Information Act, etc.) – (essential). General marketing or retail experience – (desired). Exposure to the African digital market and customers – (desired). Key competencies and work ethic Independent, motivated self-starter with a focus and determination to persevere in a challenging, fast paced environment to achieve high-quality results. Excellent problem-solver and analytical thinker with the ability to focus on what’s most important, balance technical constraints, maximise product value and deliver a differentiated product. Strong product focus with end-to-end product optimisation – Ability to translate market and customer feedback into product requirements, driving product delivery through an agile release process while collaborating across development and product management. Brings expertise to manage product requirements and deliver product optimisation. Customer focused – Passionate about creating value for customers. Translates customer needs into meaningful experiences, taking a proactive approach to anticipating future customer needs. Business acumen – Good understanding of company business models, goals, and strategies and how they impact on commercial viability and profitability. Collaborative partner – Lives the company values and contributes positively to team dynamics; builds strong relationships and partnerships while managing stakeholder expectations; knows when / how to include different parties. Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills – Works collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve roadblocks to ensure results are delivered. Aligns and motivates teams and stakeholders behind the product vision and strategy. Strong understanding of the modern product management mindset. Leadership skills – Challenges when required and ensures the team has full clarity on objectives, priorities, and the reasons why; deals with conflicts or roadblocks independently while contributing to mentoring junior product owners as required. Communication skills – Strong communicator - able to deliver clear, professional, and confident presentations in formal and informal settings; produces clear, to the point written communication. Is curious and adaptable, finds agile and rapid ways of implementing innovative solutions fast. High degree of comfort with ongoing technological and organisational change. Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included. We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and / or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period. If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Junior Technical Product Owner - Sandton

Sandton, Gauteng Catch Recruit

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Job Description Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team members/management and be able to follow directions and respect department / corporate policies. Responsibilities Take lead of scrum teams, defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, communicating with stakeholders throughout the project. Work with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals. Serve as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions related to the product. This will include demos, customer training & internal training. Research of new feature requirements and tech specifications while managing the UX and UI process. Conceptualize, develop and take ownership of components of the company technology product roadmap (Salesforce & Microservices et. al). Assess, manage, and prioritise the product backlog (where Jira is the tool of choice) Engage with business leaders and subject matter experts to translate business requirements into a technical agenda for development & deployment to production. Management of internal & external development teams/partners to ensure timely delivery of functionality to meet specification and quality standards. Regular reporting back & feedback on progress, risks, and bottlenecks to the technology steering committee. Actively mitigate roadblocks impacting successful team completion of release/sprint goals. Run proofs of concept to demonstrate the value and applicability of new tools and technologies. Run design sessions with the development team to choose the best technical solution for a business problem out of several proposed solutions. Nurture an Agile culture that promotes focused, continuous, rapid delivery of software and software features that deliver demonstrable value to the business. Job Description Design, develop and implement accurate test plans and participate in UAT testing. Hand over and high-level support of deployed functionality to business. Running tech team daily standups and managing sprint planning. Develop detailed product feature specifications and ensure theyre clearly understood by the development teams. Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to ensure work aligns with product strategy. Assisting with the roll out of new features and coordinating between the various business & tech units. Keep an eye on emerging tools, technologies, and methods and how these might benefit and/or create new opportunities for the business. What we offer A non-hierarchical, meritocratic, non-corporate culture where you are given the space to be the best you Yearly performance-based bonus Responsible freedom Requirements and Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering / Accounting / Finance / Information Technology Science/Engineering/ Mathematics/related field or equivalent experience Great interpersonal and communication skills Strong competency in business process design and analysis Ability to see and present "the big picture" and offer solutions for improvement Practical experience in the design/re-engineering of business processes Proven (technology) project management experience Scrum/Agile training (and practical experience) advantageous Familiarity with modern cloud technology, SaaS products and low code platforms advantageous Working knowledge of IT systems fundamentals e.g., databases, integration patterns advantageous Experience with configuring CRM/ERP systems with Salesforce experience being prioritized.

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Head, Product Management

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Posted 19 days ago

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Job Description

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

To build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and Industry Leaders, engaging on customer discovery and delivery design, to understand and deliver on current needs and maintain competitive advantage in market.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce

Experience Required

Personal Lending
5-7 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and Industry Leaders, engaging on customer discovery and delivery design, to understand and deliver on current need and maintain competitive advantage in market.
Maintain Partner relationships by engaging, liaising and collaborating with Execution partners to ensure growth and sustainability of the product.
5-7 years of experience in product management, product enhancement and building competitive products that meet customers’ needs in an unsecured lending environment.
5-7 years experience in driving a multifunctional team, leading people and delivering on strategic and tactical initiatives.
5-7 years experience in understanding income statement and balance sheet metrics and drivers of a lending business.

Additional Information

Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Developing Strategies
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Generating Ideas
Interacting with People
Making Decisions
Managing Tasks
Pursuing Goals
Team Working
Customer Understanding (Business Banking)

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

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Head, Product Management

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Posted today

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Job Description

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce

Experience Required

Personal Lending
5-7 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and Industry Leaders, engaging on customer discovery and delivery design, to understand and deliver on current need and maintain competitive advantage in market.
Maintain Partner relationships by engaging, liaising and collaborating with Execution partners to ensure growth and sustainability of the product.
5-7 years of experience in product management, product enhancement and building competitive products that meet customers’ needs in an unsecured lending environment.
5-7 years experience in driving a multifunctional team, leading people and delivering on strategic and tactical initiatives.
5-7 years experience in understanding income statement and balance sheet metrics and drivers of a lending business.

Additional Information

Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Developing Strategies
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Generating Ideas
Interacting with People
Making Decisions
Managing Tasks
Pursuing Goals
Team Working
Customer Understanding (Business Banking)

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Head, product management

Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited

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permanent

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking To build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and Industry Leaders, engaging on customer discovery and delivery design, to understand and deliver on current needs and maintain competitive advantage in market. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce Experience Required Personal Lending 5-7 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and Industry Leaders, engaging on customer discovery and delivery design, to understand and deliver on current need and maintain competitive advantage in market. Maintain Partner relationships by engaging, liaising and collaborating with Execution partners to ensure growth and sustainability of the product. 5-7 years of experience in product management, product enhancement and building competitive products that meet customers’ needs in an unsecured lending environment. 5-7 years experience in driving a multifunctional team, leading people and delivering on strategic and tactical initiatives. 5-7 years experience in understanding income statement and balance sheet metrics and drivers of a lending business. Additional Information Articulating Information Challenging Ideas Developing Strategies Examining Information Exploring Possibilities Generating Ideas Interacting with People Making Decisions Managing Tasks Pursuing Goals Team Working Customer Understanding (Business Banking) Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Johannesburg, Gauteng Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited

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