Digital Finance Product Owner - Drive Transformation

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Mentorship from experienced Product Ow

Professional development opportunities

Competitive contractor rate

Learning and growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

APEX Group is seeking a driven Graduate Product Owner Assistant to join its remote agile team. You will support Product Owners, help shape product strategy, manage backlogs, write user stories, and participate in sprint ceremonies.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to learn product management, UX, and data-driven decision making. You will work asynchronously with global teammates, gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, and receive mentorship from senior Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with product management tools (Jira, Trello).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and remotely.
• Creative thinking and passion for user-centered design.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in product management.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Owners in defining product vision and roadmap.
• Prioritize product backlog including user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Clarify requirements with development teams to ensure understanding.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform decisions.
• Analyze market trends and competitor products to identify opportunities.
• Support testing and validation of new features.
• Communicate product updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain product documentation and knowledge base.
• Create user guides and training materials.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

User-centered design

Proactive mindset

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Design, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in digital product development based in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a motivated and organized Graduate Product Owner Assistant. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to contribute from anywhere while working closely with product teams. You will support Product Owners in defining product strategy, managing backlogs, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality digital products. This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain in-depth experience in agile methodologies, product management, and user experience design. Our client is committed to fostering talent and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Product Owners in defining product vision and roadmap.


• Help manage and prioritize the product backlog, including user stories and acceptance criteria.


• Collaborate with development teams to clarify requirements and ensure understanding.


• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.


• Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform product decisions.


• Analyze market trends and competitor products to identify opportunities.


• Support the testing and validation of new product features.


• Communicate product updates and progress to stakeholders.


• Maintain product documentation and knowledge base.


• Assist in the creation of user guides and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Design, or a related field.


• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and time management abilities.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) is a plus.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a remote team.


• Creative thinking and a passion for user-centered design.


• Eagerness to learn and grow in the product management domain.


• Proactive attitude and a strong desire to contribute.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative digital products.


• Gain hands-on experience in product management and agile development.


• Fully remote work arrangement.


• Competitive contractor rate.


• Mentorship from experienced Product Owners and tech leads.


• Professional development opportunities and training.


• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.


• Be part of a company at the forefront of digital innovation.