Product Manager: Hardware

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 559,000 - 669,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a Product Manager: Hardware in Midrand to own premium hardware brands and drive daily product operations. You will forecast stock, manage stock levels, and coordinate launches with vendors and resellers to support the sales team and customers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in ICT distribution or technology wholesale, with strong negotiation, Excel skills, and a collaborative, proactive mindset to thrive in a fast-growing distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT distribution or technology wholesale.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT hardware, servers, storage or networking equipment.
• Solid experience in demand forecasting and stock control.
• Strong commercial negotiation abilities and good computer/spreadsheet skills.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sales performance and stock availability for leading hardware brands.
• Forecast monthly stock requirements to maintain balanced warehouse inventory levels.
• Build strong working relationships with international vendors and local reseller partners.
• Secure special project pricing and register commercial deals to assist sales teams.
• Coordinate product launches and product training sessions for channel sales representatives.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse staff to ensure on-time order delivery.
• Monitor technology market trends to identify new business opportunities for the team.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Stock control

Channel sales

Negotiation

Spreadsheet skills

Team player

Education

Business Administration

Marketing

Information Technology

Job description

Exciting Hardware Product Manager Role in Midrand

Job Title: Product Manager: Hardware

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg

Salary: From R55K, based on qualifications, skills & experience.

The Company

Our client is a well-established technology distributor operating successfully across Southern Africa since 1989. They supply leading enterprise hardware and cloud systems through a trusted, wide network of commercial partners. Joining this stable market leader gives you great job security and strong room for professional growth.

The Opportunity

This exciting role lets you step up your career and take ownership of premium hardware brands. You will receive great team support while driving smooth daily product operations and managing stock effectively. Your contribution will directly assist business partners to succeed and ensure customers always get exceptional service.

Job Description

• Manage daily sales performance and stock availability for leading hardware brands.
• Forecast monthly stock requirements to maintain balanced warehouse inventory levels.
• Build strong working relationships with international vendors and local reseller partners.
• Secure special project pricing and register commercial deals to assist sales teams.
• Coordinate product launches and product training sessions for channel sales representatives.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse staff to ensure on‑time order delivery.
• Monitor technology market trends to identify new business opportunities for the team.

What You Need to Apply

• A relevant qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, or Information Technology.
• At least five years of experience within ICT distribution or technology wholesale.
• Good practical knowledge of enterprise IT hardware, servers, storage, or networking equipment.
• Solid experience in demand forecasting, basic stock control, and channel sales support.
• Strong commercial negotiation abilities along with practical computer and spreadsheet skills.
• A positive attitude, a keen willingness to learn, and strong team‑player habits.