Print Production Assistant (Corrugated) – Shift-Based

Profile Personnel Ltd; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 207,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Mentorship from experienced Product Ow

Professional development opportunities

Training and learning resources

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd. in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a motivated Graduate Product Owner Assistant to join as a fully remote team member.

You will support Product Owners in defining strategy, managing backlogs, and delivering high-quality digital products, gaining hands-on experience in agile practices, product management, and UX design. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced product team while working remotely from anywhere

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, business, design, or related field.
• Understanding of Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with Jira or Trello is a plus.
• Able to work remotely with a team.
• User-centered design passion.

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.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Jira experience

Remote collaboration

User-centered design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Business, Design, or 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.