Product Lead (Software Developer)

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch seeks a Product Lead (Software Developer) to own the product roadmap, prioritise development and manage releases from testing to launch.

Requirements include an MBA or postgraduate diploma, 8+ years experience with at least 3 years as a software developer, and expertise in REST/WS APIs. Strong communication and revenue forecasting skills are essential for leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualifications in business or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience, incl. 3+ years as software developer.
• Experience building/integrating REST or WebSocket APIs.
• Proven track record taking a product from concept to users.
• Strong written communication for developers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Define product pricing, subscription plans, usage limits and trials.
• Gather feedback from developers to improve the product.
• Monitor product metrics: activation, conversion, retention, revenue, reliability.
• Oversee developer experience: documentation, SDKs, samples, signup flows.
• Lead product marketing, launches, and website optimization.
• Create technical content: tutorials, samples, migration guides.
• Support sales with demos, pricing, and enterprise engagement.
• Manage sales pipeline, revenue forecasts and account growth.
• Provide first-line developer support and improve troubleshooting docs.
• Collaborate with CEO and engineering to shape strategy and growth.

Skills

Product leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Pricing & revenue forecasting

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration / MBA

Tools

REST APIs

WebSocket APIs

Job description

Product Lead (Software Developer) required in Stellenbosch.

We are seeking a Product Lead (Software Developer) to own the product roadmap, prioritise development and manage releases from testing to launch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define product pricing, subscription plans, usage limits and trial offerings.
• Engage with developers to gather feedback and improve the product.
• Monitor product performance, including activation, conversion, retention, revenue and reliability.
• Manage the developer experience, including documentation, SDKs, code samples and signup processes.
• Lead product marketing, launch campaigns, developer outreach and website optimisation.
• Develop technical content, including tutorials, sample applications and migration guides.
• Support sales through product demonstrations, proposals, pricing discussions and enterprise engagement.
• Manage the sales pipeline, revenue forecasts and account growth opportunities.
• Provide first-line developer support and improve troubleshooting processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with the CEO and engineering teams to guide product strategy and business growth.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or an MBA.
• At least 8 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a software developer.
• Experience building or integrating REST or WebSocket APIs.
• Proven experience taking a product, project, open-source library or internal tool from concept to users.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to developers and executives.
• Commercial and numerical proficiency, including pricing models, conversion metrics and revenue forecasting.
• Willingness to work hands-on across product management, marketing, sales and customer support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.