Product Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Product Manager with over 10 years in product management and mining. The role involves developing product and market strategies, managing the full product lifecycle, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical project management skills and a robust understanding of mining technologies and environmental monitoring systems. This position offers a dynamic environment for innovative professionals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, ideally in safety or mining tech.
• 10+ years experience in the mining industry non-negotiable.
• Strong technical project management experience with deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop product and market strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee full product lifecycle: planning, configuration, certification, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Engage stakeholders including clients, engineering, QA, marketing, and production.

Skills

Product management

Technical project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop product and market strategy aligned with company objectives
• Define and document product requirements derived from market needs
• Manage cross-functional teams in the development of OSS systems
• Drive R&D, feasibility studies, and testing (lab, site, and trials)
• Oversee full product lifecycle: planning, configuration, certification, launch, and continuous improvement
• Lead project management efforts scope, timeline, budget, risk, and resource control
• Engage stakeholders including clients, engineering, QA, marketing, and production
• Support go-to-market activities including PoCs, product positioning, and messaging
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance throughout

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field
• 10+ years in product management, ideally in safety or mining tech
• 10+ years experience in the mining industry non-negotiable
• Proven knowledge of gas detection and environmental monitoring systems
• Strong technical project management experience with deliverables
• Familiarity with system certifications, design configuration, and stakeholder documentation