Intermediate Product Manager

Scrums; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company from Africa is seeking a skilled product developer to drive innovative web and mobile solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze user data to improve engagement, and utilize Agile methodologies to ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates will have a solid tech background, strong product ownership mentality, and experience with tools like Amplitude and Jira.

Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid

Half-Day Birthday Leave

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

Qualifications

• Led product development in web/mobile environments, ideally in streaming or social products.
• Background in tech or engineering with coding experience.
• Deep familiarity with Agile methodologies and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user behavior using tools like Amplitude to guide product decisions.
• Ship features that enhance user engagement and drive monetization.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize user experience.

Skills

Data and revenue-driven

Focused on improving conversion funnels

Clear communicator

Strong grasp of gamification mechanics

Tools

Figma

Jira

Slack

Job description

At (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent.

For over a decade, we have been pioneering world‑class software development for a global audience.

We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a has now grown to more than of the best AI‑powered software engineering experts, building world‑class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems.

Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25.

Recent estimates indicate there are over , professional software developers across Africa today.

That number is projected to double by

We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by + companies, helps businesses scale with our cloud‑based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost‑effective AI‑powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth's leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people‑first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale.

At , we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision‑making, and create meaningful experiences.

Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams Take a look at some of the highlights :

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy

At , we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.

Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Vibes

Annual Foos‑Fest

• ? : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought‑after awards.

AI‑Powered Hackathons

: Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market‑ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family‑friendly fun.

Year‑End Celebrations

• ? : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year‑end events, a decade‑old tradition we continue to cherish.

Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais

: Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.

Fluid Clubs

: Join like‑minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.

Weekly All‑Hands

: Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All‑Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.

Explore Week

: Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration!

Stacos (our company currency)

: Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.

Commission Incentives :

Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support

Internal AI Platforms :

We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth.

We love AI!

High‑Performance Culture :

Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.

Personalized Mentorship :

Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one‑on‑one sessions and quarterly check‑ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI— Transforming How We Work

Our teams embrace cutting‑edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!

You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid :

Prioritizing your health with the best care.

Half‑Day Birthday Leave :

Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

: Providing full support for a meaningful work‑life balance.

Please note : Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Job requirements

Experience

• Led product development across web and mobile, ideally in streaming, content platforms, or social products
• Background in tech or engineering — ideally has coded before
• Deep familiarity with Agile — owns sprint cycles, retros, and delivery
• Worked on products with high user volume and real‑time content delivery

Skills

• Data and revenue‑driven — uses tools like Amplitude, Mixpanel, GA to guide decisions
• Focused on improving conversion funnels, user onboarding, and monetization strategies
• Strong grasp of gamification mechanics to drive engagement and retention
• Clear communicator, decisive planner, and confident running Agile sprint cycles
• Familiar with Figma, Jira, Slack — experienced optimizing UX for business outcomes

Attributes

• Product ownership mentality — fully accountable for performance, quality, and growth
• Obsessed with detail and user experience, but always with business goals in mind
• Naturally curious — always researching, analyzing, and pushing the product forward
• Pushes the team in the right ways — direct, supportive, and always raising the bar
• Clear vision, but adaptable to change and fast‑paced decision‑making

Real World Impact

• Used tools like Amplitude to analyze behavior and drive measurable improvements in signups, retention, and revenue
• Shipped features that enhanced user flow, gamified engagement, and boosted LTV
• Turned data into actionable insights, adjusting roadmap and priorities based on product usage
• Enabled faster, smarter delivery by aligning team performance with data‑informed KPIs

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