Intermediate Product Manager

WatersEdge Solutions; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-enabled services company is seeking an Intermediate Product Manager to join their team in Cape Town. In this hybrid role, you'll lead product development by conducting market research, defining product vision, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in product management and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, monthly allowance, and a culture that values collaboration and social impact.

Benefits

Monthly home services allowance (R1,700 p.m.)

Competitive salary and full benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management, software development, or project management.
• Strong grasp of software development processes, APIs, and UX principles.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Define product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps.
• Partner with marketing and operations to drive go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Product management

Software development

Data-driven decision-making

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, or Marketing

Tools

Prototyping tools

Behavioural analytics platforms

Job description

Location : Hybrid (Cape Town Office & Remote)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : SaaS | Technology-Enabled Services

Join WatersEdge Solutions as an Intermediate Product Manager and help shape impactful digital products that make a real difference. If you're passionate about user experience, collaborative innovation, and building tools that support inclusive economic growth, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

About the Role

In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—engineering, design, marketing, commercial, and operations—to guide the development and evolution of our products. You’ll play a key role in defining the roadmap, aligning business goals with user needs, and delivering high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities

Define product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps and backlogs

Prioritise and manage product features, enhancements, and strategic initiatives

Create user stories and participate in UI / UX collaboration

Use analytics and session replays to monitor feature performance and identify friction points

Partner with marketing and operations to drive go-to-market strategy and adoption

Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate updates across stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

3+ years of experience in product management, software development, or project management

Strong grasp of software development processes, APIs, and UX principles

Proficient with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, Marketing, or related field (preferred)

A positive, proactive, and growth-oriented attitude

Nice to Have

Experience with prototyping tools and behavioural analytics platforms

Knowledge of customer segmentation and cohort analysis

Familiarity with managing technical debt and writing business cases

Background in home services, SaaS, or tech-enabled sectors

What’s On Offer

Flexible hybrid working model with remote options

Monthly home services allowance (R1,700 p.m.)

Competitive salary and full benefits

Inclusive, values-driven culture where your voice counts

Meaningful work on products with real-world social impact

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and purpose. We believe in creating technology that empowers people—while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for our team to do their best work.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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