Product Owner

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005752/Rein

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

50000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Product Owner to join their team in Johannesburg East. This role is suited to a highly driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial product professional with a passion for building and scaling market-leading software solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving product vision, leading cross-functional teams, and transforming ideas into impactful, customer-centric digital products within a fast-paced development environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Define and maintain a clear product vision aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer needs
Identify new opportunities through market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback
Own and prioritise the product backlog in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban)
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Drive end-to-end product delivery from concept through to launch and iteration
Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, validate ideas, and ensure alignment with strategy
Champion a strong customer-centric approach to product development
Foster innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset within the product team
Define, track, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
Continuously improve product performance through data-driven decision-making
Ensure effective communication of product vision and progress across all stakeholders

Requirements:

3+ years’ experience in a Product Owner or similar product management role
Proven track record of delivering software products in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or similar)
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
Ability to engage with technical teams and understand system architecture at a high level
Experience working closely with engineering teams in a software development environment

Technical & Professional Skills:

Strong understanding of Agile product development methodologies
Experience with Jira and Confluence (essential)
Familiarity with UX/UI principles and wireframing tools such as Figma (advantageous)
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform product decisions
Ability to translate business requirements into clear product features and user stories
Solid stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Product Owner certification (Scrum.org or equivalent)
Experience in startups or high-growth environments
MBA or similar business qualification (advantageous)
Exposure to continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) environments
Experience working in innovation-driven or entrepreneurial teams

Key Competencies:

Strong entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality
Innovative and solution-oriented thinker
Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
Strong customer empathy and user-focused mindset
High attention to detail and execution quality
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This role is based fully onsite in Johannesburg East.

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We also specialise in recruiting for:
Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack)
Mobile Developers
Business & Systems Analysts
BI & SQL Experts
UI/UX Professionals
Data Scientists & Data Analysts
Big Data Professionals
Cloud Experts
Infrastructure Specialists
DevOps & SecOps Engineers
Cybersecurity Specialists
SEO / Digital Designers

Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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