Intermediate Product Manager

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

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Intermediate Product Manager in Cape Town to lead product development initiatives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and driving product strategies with a strong focus on user experience. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in product management and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers remote work options and competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model with remote options

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

Competitive salary and full benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management, software development, or project management.
• Strong grasp of software development processes, APIs, and UX principles.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Define product vision and create actionable roadmaps.
• Prioritise and manage product features and enhancements.

Skills

Product management

Software development

Agile methodologies

Communications

Education

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

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.