Product Owner

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent betting operator in Durban is seeking a candidate to manage vendor communication and ensure alignment with internal strategies. Responsibilities include tracking performance metrics, handling support tickets, and maintaining clear documentation on platform processes. Candidates should have a matric qualification, a valid driver's license, and preferably a degree along with 3–5 years of experience in SaaS management. This role promises opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Matric is mandatory for applicants.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Preferred candidates will hold a diploma or degree.
• Experience managing SaaS platforms and CRM tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with platform vendors.
• Align platform roadmaps with internal strategies.
• Track SLAs and manage support tickets.
• Monitor technical issues with platform performance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on system changes.
• Log all issues and improvements.
• Train internal teams on platform functionality.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Valid driver’s license

Diploma/Degree in Project Management, Marketing, or IT

3–5 years managing SaaS platforms

Tools

API-based systems

BI tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication with platform vendors, ensuring regular updates and feedback loops.
• Coordinate alignment between platform roadmaps and internal Customer Experience & Engagement strategies.
• Track and manage SLAs, support tickets, and vendor performance logs.
• Monitor and escalate technical issues with platform performance, availability, and configuration
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on system changes or integration points.
• Maintain a live log of all issues, platform improvements, and pending requests
• Work with internal stakeholders to plan and test new platform features or modules.
• Oversee QA and go-live readiness of new CX & Engagement tools or workflows
• Ensure documentation and playbooks are updated post-implementation
• Develop monthly scorecards to track uptime, issue resolution, and platform usage metrics
• Present regular insights to the CX & Engagement Team Manager to inform platform enhancement decisions
• Create and maintain clear internal documentation of platform processes, integrations, and best practices (SOP)
• Train internal teams on platform functionality and changes as needed.
• Research and analyse competitor activities in the CX, CRM and iGaming space.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Any other related duties that might be required.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Valid driver’s license
• Diploma/Degree (Preferred)
• Degree/Diploma in Project Management, Marketing, or IT
• 3–5 years managing SaaS platforms, CRM tools, or engagement systems (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of API-based systems, BI tools, ticketing systems (Preferred)

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!