Job Description

SUMMARY:
Product Owner
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Product Owner (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Midrand (Onsite)
Monthly Salary: R80 000
Contract Duration: 1 September 2025 - 31 March 2026
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Full-time, Onsite)
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About the Role
Our client is seeking a certified Product Owner with proven experience in the Telco industry, as well as digital platforms such as websites and mobile applications. This is a critical role focused on driving product strategy, ensuring business value, and leading agile development efforts on key technology products.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear understanding of business goals and user needs.
• Translate product vision into clear, actionable user stories and backlog items.
• Prioritise and maintain the product backlog, balancing business value and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX/UI, development, QA, marketing) to deliver high-impact features and solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of website and application products, ensuring alignment with the project service offerings.
• Conduct regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with agile teams.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback, data, and business goals.
• Ensure compliance with technical, legal, and commercial requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements

• Certification:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile Product Owner certification (SAFe POPM, PMI-ACP, etc.)
• Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years'' experience in a Product Owner or Product Management role.
• Strong background in telecommunications products.
• Hands-on experience managing web and mobile application products.
• Technical Skills & Tools:

• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
• Basic understanding of UX/UI and API integrations
• Knowledge of digital architecture in telecoms is a strong advantage
• Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Decision-making and prioritisation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with change

Nice to Have

• Experience working with BSS/OSS platforms
• Exposure to customer journey mapping or CX optimisation
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the telecoms industry

Start Date: 1 September 2025
End Date: 31 March 2026
Only candidates available for an onsite role in Midrand will be considered.