Product Manager

OneCart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead product development and execution. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the product roadmap, ensuring effective delivery and market launches. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, particularly in e-commerce or SaaS, and will excel in guiding partnerships and solving complex product challenges. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of their product offerings and enhance customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product management experience in e-commerce or SaaS.
• Proven success in building value-driven execution engines.

Responsibilities

• Drive product roadmap and execution, collaborating with teams.
• Lead development of business requirements and user stories.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder Communication

Market Research

Business Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc or relevant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

1. Help drive the product roadmap and execution for OneCart’s products, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
2. Execute plans in collaboration with Engineering and Design, making trade-offs, anticipating staffing needs, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
3. Establish team processes to ensure effective product delivery.
4. Lead the development of detailed business requirements and user stories to define product specifications and architecture.
5. Bring new features to market in partnership with strategic partners, marketing, and product teams.
6. Shape the product by considering customer and partner feedback, and explore ways to expand market reach.
7. Research market trends and create product requirement specifications.
8. Monitor industry developments and competitive trends.
9. Determine market demands and help set long-term product strategies.
10. Ensure timely and correct product launches.
11. Participate actively in the product development lifecycle.
12. Prioritize features considering customer experience, performance, and operational support.
13. Create buy-in for the product vision internally and with external partners.
14. Maintain high standards of reliability, quality, usability, and measurement throughout product development.
15. Collaborate with the Head of Product to develop product plans and roadmaps.

Reporting and Documentation:

1. Produce and review product requirements documents (PRD).
2. Communicate product features and functions clearly across teams.

Teamwork and Self-Management:

1. Manage priorities and competing demands to meet deliverables.
2. Follow lawful instructions from your manager.
3. Assist team members to achieve common goals.
4. Uphold company values and policies.
5. Report suspected or proven fraud promptly.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

1. BSc or relevant qualification.
2. At least 3 years of product management experience, preferably in e-commerce or SaaS environments.
3. Experience in developing and delivering technical products.
4. Proven success in building value-driven execution engines.
5. Ability to guide complex internal and external partnerships and solve high-visibility product issues creatively.
6. Experience in administrative and management roles.