Product Specialist

Capitec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is looking for a Product Specialist in Business Banking. This role involves translating business requirements into processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing client experiences. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 National Certificate, relevant tertiary qualification, and 7 years of experience in product management. Skills in stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and leadership are essential. Join us if you're ready to innovate in the banking sector!

Benefits

Employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 7 years product management and product development experience.
• Technical understanding, including API’s, system integrations, and tools.
• Experience with regulatory requirements in Credit (eg. POPIA, NCA).

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed processes.
• Co-ordinate with stakeholders to drive product development.
• Support the Product Manager with end-to-end product management.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and management abilities

Effective communication

Leadership and people skills

Adaptability and problem-solving

Collaboration and teamwork

Ability to handle ambiguity

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Relevant Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Project Management or Business Analysis

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

• To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
• Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!! We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused and has the opportunity to growth.

About The Role

The Product Specialist in Business Banking – CED is responsible for translating business requirements into detailed processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing client experience. They co-ordinate with technical and business stakeholders to drive product development and delivery. They will support the Product Manager with end-to-end product management including technical understanding of API’s, systems integrations and relevant tools. They will prepare and deliver progress updates and presentations to stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• A relevant Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Project Management or Business Analysis
• 7 years product management and product development experience
• Technical understanding, including API’s, system integrations, and tools like Jira and Confluence
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Experience with regulatory requirements in Credit (eg. POPIA, NCA)
• Provides domain knowledge and understanding of client needs, competitor landscape and international best practices
• Accountable and responsible for delivery and stakeholder management
• Takes ownership of change management initiatives
• Business requirement gathering
• Process mapping

Skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and management abilities
• Effective communication, including presenting and translating information for business audiences
• Leadership and people skills, as the role involves managing relationships
• Adaptability and problem-solving, especially in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Collaboration and teamwork across technical and business teams
• Ability to handle ambiguity and drive projects with quick turnaround

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Contactable via own mobile phone
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.