Country Product Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and gaming entertainment company in South Africa is seeking a Country Product Manager to ensure product success in the local market. The role involves understanding customer needs, managing product goals, and collaborating with central teams to deliver market-tailored solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of product management experience and a strong strategic mindset. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a global impact.

Benefits

Global impact on systems and user engagement

International collaboration with top talent

Opportunities for personal growth

Culture of innovation and continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, strategy, or operations, ideally in a digital, tech, or gaming company.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to deliver impactful product changes.
• Strong familiarity with the local market, user behavior, and digital product expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive country-level product goals and KPIs.
• Build a deep understanding of the market landscape.
• Identify local product gaps and opportunities.
• Serve as the liaison between country and central teams.
• Monitor and assess product performance in the market.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

About us

At KingMakers, we’re not hereto follow the industry; we’re here to shape it.We’re redefining sports and gaming entertainment across Africa, creating platforms that bring millions of users closer to the games and experiences they love.

Since 2018, we’ve grown rapidly to become one of the key players in the region, recognized for redefining the industry and setting the stage for what’s next.

Our mission is bold: we aim toinspire, empower, and create meaningful value for the people and communities we serve.Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our culture, driving every interaction to be memorable, impactful, and forward-looking.

We think big, move fast, and challenge convention. From revolutionizing user experiences to solving some of the most complex engineering challenges, we set the gold standard. If you’re ready to make your mark, there’s no better time to join KingMakers.

About the role

As a Country Product Manager at KingMakers, your mission is to ensure our product succeeds in your market by deeply understanding local customers, regulations, and competitors. You act as the voice of the market, aligning local insights with our global product strategy.

While you won’t directly manage product teams, you’ll play a key role in influencing central teams to deliver market-relevant solutions. You’ll own the country-specific product goals and make sure everything we build, from features to overall experience , truly fits the needs of your audience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own and drive the country-level product goals and KPIs, ensuring the success of the product in-market.
• Build a deep understanding of the market landscape—including customer behavior, local competitors, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints.
• Identify local product gaps, pain points, and opportunities across areas such as payments, KYC, gaming content, mobile, and user experience.
• Serve as the key liaison between the country and central teams (Product, Engineering, Design, Analytics), advocating for market-specific requirements and priorities.
• Influence the central roadmap to reflect the needs of the country, ensuring timely delivery of local features and adaptations.
• Monitor and assess the product’s in-market performance, escalating issues and proposing solutions proactively.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end readiness for launches and optimizations.
• Develop business cases, competitive benchmarks, and market research to support prioritization and alignment.
• Lead strategic initiatives for the country—e.g., launching new verticals, integrating new payment providers, adapting features for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, strategy, or operations, ideally in a digital, tech, or gaming company.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to deliver impactful product changes.
• Strong familiarity with the local market, user behavior, and digital product expectations

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Excellent strategic thinking with strong analytical and execution skills.
• Ability to influence without authority, collaborating across distributed product and tech teams.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills—comfortable advocating for the country’s needs at all levels.
• Customer-obsessed mindset and passion for delivering outstanding user experiences.
• Knowledge of relevant product areas such as payments, onboarding, promotions, gaming, or mobile UX is highly desirable.

How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role

At KingMakers, culture isn’t just a set of words on a wall, it’s how we show up, how we work, and how we grow. That’s why we createdOur CROWNS: six bold, clear and actionable values that guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and raise the bar for ourselves and each other.

Customer First
We build with and for our customers. Whether internal or external, we care deeply about what drives them and always strive to deliver real, meaningful value.

Raise the Bar
We take initiative, take ownership, and never settle. We’re not here to show off, we’re here to make an impact, raise standards, and push for better every time.

Operate with Candor
We build trust through openness and honesty. We speak clearly, listen actively, and make space for others to be part of the conversation. Truth with kindness, always.

We Build Together
We collaborate across teams, support one another, and leave egos aside. We succeed as a team, lifting each other up and sharing the load.

No Hesitation, Never Reckless
We move boldly and responsibly. We take smart risks, speak up, and try new things, with the courage to own the outcome and the clarity to avoid chaos.

Speed & Iteration
We act fast, learn fast, and improve fast. We cut through the noise, take action, and adapt quickly. Progress beats perfection.

At KingMakers, your work doesn’t just power platforms, it shapes a movement. Here's what you can expect:

• Global Impact: Build systems that redefine how millions engage with sports and entertainment.
• International Collaboration: Work with top talent from across the world in a dynamic and inclusive culture.
• Personal Growth: Take on exciting challenges that help you level up as an engineer and leader.
• Innovation First: Join a team that celebrates creativity, diversity of thought, and continuous learning.