E-commerce Platform Lead | Hybrid, Growth & UX

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work model

Opportunity to lead e-commercestrategy

Exposure to multiple e-commerce tech &

Collaborative and innovative work env.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Platform Manager for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee day-to-day operations, optimize features, manage product listings, and drive sales growth across online channels.

This role collaborates with tech, marketing, and operations to deliver a seamless customer experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in e-commerce management, strong analytics, and experience with Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce, plus CRO and UX/UI knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce management or digital product management.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce) and administration.
• Strong understanding of web analytics tools (Google Analytics) and their application.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles for e-commerce websites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with A/B testing and CRO.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end operation of the e-commerce platform, including website content, product catalog, and promotional activities.
• Oversee the implementation of new features, functionalities, and integrations on the e-commerce site.
• Ensure the website is optimized for performance, speed, security, and mobile responsiveness.
• Monitor website analytics and user behavior to identify areas for improvement and A/B testing opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to execute online campaigns and promotions effectively.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and technology partners.
• Ensure product data accuracy, consistency, and quality across the platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues or bugs related to the e-commerce platform.
• Stay current with e-commerce best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

UX/UI knowledge

A/B testing

CRO

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/IT or related

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Platform Manager for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee day-to-day operations, optimize features, manage product listings, and drive sales growth across online channels.

This role collaborates with tech, marketing, and operations to deliver a seamless customer experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in e-commerce management, strong analytics, and experience with Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce, plus CRO and UX/UI knowledge.