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We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. 

Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making. 

We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis.

Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets.

Operating since 2012 as Channel VAS and expanded in more than 30 countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and LATAM with focus in emerging markets, Optasia Enabling credit decisions for an average of 88 million customers a month and had more than 560 million addressible subscribers in 2021, continuing to expand to new markets globally.

Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.

Optasia

• Assist on market research and identification of distribution partners in Africa
• Discover underserved segments
• Identify new asset classes
• Explore regulatory or market shifts
• Analyze competitor product gaps
• Define features
• Manage backlog
• Own CR prioritization
• Support initial product roll-outs and integrations
• Create detailed use cases, business requirements, and marketing requirements
• Conduct feasibility studies & write business plans
• Lead product design, development and release process for assigned products
• Coordinate the collection, description, analysis and prioritization of requests for new product functionality from customers and prospects, define MVP
• Monitor the developments and the dynamics of the fintech credit space
• Monitor the introduction of new credit product propositions
• Evaluate distribution partners and define products that fits their needs
• Prepare detailed business requirement specifications
• Prepare product requirement specifications (for new product ideas)
• Define GTM strategy
• Write/edit user manual, sales support documentation, proposal templates and other collateral
• Draft contract templates in conjunction with the legal team
• Engage with multiple stakeholders within our company to put together all the pieces of the product puzzle
• Train commercial and operations team on new product and new distribution partners
• Monitor and optimize the new products & partnerships during the 1st year of operations

Senior Product Manager, Fintech

Senior Product Manager leading the development of innovative fintech solutions at Optasia. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing product development to enhance financial services in Africa.

Kuda is a digital banking platform designed to provide seamless and free financial services primarily for Africans. The app facilitates free transfers, cashless payment options, and interest-earning on savings. Kuda offers features such as bill payment, gift card purchasing, and budgeting tools. It provides users with a Kuda debit card for online and offline transactions, offering a simple solution for managing finances. The platform also supports businesses with tools like POS systems, invoicing, payroll, and business loans. Licensed under various financial authorities, Kuda expands its services across Nigeria, the UK, Canada, and soon Uganda, aiming to offer convenient banking with transparency and customer-focused solutions.

Kuda is a fintech company on a mission to make financial services more accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We've built the money app for Africans around the world, giving them a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering services including free money transfers, smart budgeting, investments and instant access to credit through digital devices.

Kuda

• Define and own the Platform tribe strategy and roadmap, integrating business goals, regulatory needs, and market dynamics.
• Prioritise investments that improve system reliability, cost efficiency, and scalability while enabling new business opportunities.
• Set and communicate SMART goals (OKRs) to align teams and stakeholders.
• Lead tribe planning and QBRs, managing alignment and dependencies across tribes.
• Champion thin-slice, iterative delivery with measurable impact.
• Provide proactive visibility to leadership and stakeholders on roadmap progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Establish standards for system reliability, uptime, and performance, tracking SLA targets.
• Ensure compliance with card scheme rules, payment regulations, and data protection requirements.
• Drive automation and tooling that reduce operational friction and enhance efficiency.
• Use financial analytics to optimise ROI, cost-to-serve, and scalability.
• Analyse vendor costs, transaction volumes, reconciliation gaps, and efficiency gains to inform priorities.
• Apply cohort analysis to identify internal adoption trends and guide smarter platform investment.
• Hire, coach, and develop Product Managers with strong infrastructure and financial services instincts.
• Influence stakeholders by simplifying complex technical concepts into clear business narratives.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where teams feel empowered to contribute and own outcomes.
• Lead structural enhancements to Kuda’s infrastructure that benefit multiple business areas.
• Oversee transformation initiatives in core processes (ledger, payments, tooling) to increase efficiency.
• Act as a role model for learning, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Collaborate with BLO (Platform): align on efficiency, uptime, and cost-reduction objectives.
• Collaborate with DM/TLs: plan capacity, define SLAs, and deliver roadmap initiatives.
• Manage dependencies for payment flows, ledger, and tooling access.
• Ensure audit readiness, reconciliation integrity, and regulatory compliance with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance.
• Manage partnerships, SLAs, and integrations with vendors.

Head of Product – Platforms

Head of Product at Kuda leading platform strategy and overseeing core banking, payments, and tooling. Driving measurable business efficiency and regulatory compliance across multiple tribes.

Kurtosys is a SaaS provider of digital and reporting solutions for investment managers. Its secure cloud-based platform integrates data and content to automate the production and distribution of investment reports, fund factsheets, investor portals and fund websites, enabling secure, compliant, multi-lingual client experiences and data-driven documents at scale.

Kurtosys helps investment managers deliver data & insights to their clients. Whether it be client reporting, client portals or multiple websites across regions, we're all about delivering data, documents and insights accurately, consistently and at scale. 

We're a secure cloud-based platform backed by a global team of experts. Our solutions are designed to make marketing and client reporting teams' lives easier.

Kurtosys

• Product Managers at Kurtosys operate across multiple product domains, spanning foundational platform capabilities and client-facing reporting and digital solutions
• Lead outcome-driven initiatives: Frame complex problems clearly and define outcome-focused initiatives aligned to product themes
• Translate strategic intent into coherent, well-scoped execution plans
• Define meaningful success measures and ensure impact is measured post-release
• Drive high-quality delivery: Own and prioritise backlogs within your initiatives with clarity and discipline
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Design from discovery through release — not via handovers
• Maintain high standards of scope definition, acceptance criteria, and delivery quality
• Balance speed with correctness in a regulated, data-intensive environment
• Shape direction, not just execute: Contribute actively to roadmap discussions and product decisions
• Ensure adoption and realised value: Partner cross-functionally to enable coherent, well-supported launches
• Monitor usage, adoption, and feedback signals
• Iterate deliberately to maximise long-term value and scalability

Product Manager

Product Manager handling digital platforms used by global asset and wealth management. Leading outcome-driven initiatives and collaborating across product domains in a regulated environment.

We are a subsidiary of the MTN Group, a multinational communications and network access company, operating in Uganda. We are passionate about people, and we focus on providing the best possible service to our customers. With MTN, you can stay on top of it all. SMS, email, surf and talk away with our connectivity solutions on Mobile, Fixed Line or Internet; all designed to be tailored to your specific needs.

MTN Uganda

• Shape, lead, and commercialize an AI‑powered website‑generation platform.
• Enable value creation by transforming customer needs, market insights, and technological capabilities into sustainable, commercially viable AI products that fuel business growth and long‑term competitiveness.
• Strengthen organisational capability by fostering cross‑functional collaboration, informed decision‑making, and experimentation that supports a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Ensure strategic alignment by connecting product strategy with MTN’s broader vision.
• Champion human‑centred design by embedding customer empathy, user research, and inclusive innovation into all product decisions.
• Drive performance and adaptability by using data, feedback loops, and measurable outcomes to improve product quality.
• Promote sustainable impact by contributing to the development of Africa‑relevant AI technologies, datasets, and use cases that uplift communities.

Product Manager – AI

AI Product Manager leading the development of an AI website-generation platform at MTN. Driving digital inclusion and AI innovation in Africa with a customer-centric approach.

Vouch is an AI-enabled, web-based workspace that helps hiring managers, recruiters, and employer brand teams create, collaborate on, and distribute on-brand recruitment and employer-branding assets. The platform centralizes hiring knowledge and assets, automates creation of job descriptions, outreach emails, social posts, and instantly stitches and repurposes employee video clips, speeding up hiring and internal communications. Vouch is purpose-built for talent teams to streamline collaboration, reduce time-to-hire, and scale employer branding without design expertise.

Vouch is the leading video-first AI content platform for talent teams. 

We work with global brands like Warner Bros Discovery, Stryker, GoDaddy, MongoDB and many more to help them attract talent, engage candidates and empower their recruitment teams to hit hiring goals faster.

Vouch

• Partner with the Head of Advice to execute business vision into actionable product requirements.
• Manage the partnership with our development team partners, ensuring clear communication of requirements and timely delivery of features.
• Partner with the Head of Marketing and Head of Advice to incorporate internal and external user insights into product development and feature prioritisation.
• Present product updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership team.
• Create intuitive and engaging user experiences that make financial advice accessible and understandable, in partnership with design.
• Implement and oversee data tracking and analytics to measure product performance and user engagement.
• Design and analyse experiments to test hypotheses and drive product improvements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the financial advice space.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in fintech and digital advice platforms.
• Contribute to the development of our AI-driven recommendation engine, ensuring it delivers truly independent advice.

Product Manager at Vouch, driving product strategy and requirements in a fintech environment. Collaborating with development teams to build user-friendly financial technology solutions.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is a leading provider of security technology, specializing in the development and production of mechanical and electromechanical locking systems, access control solutions, and locking systems for various residential, commercial, and public buildings. The company is known for its innovative products that ensure safety and comfort, catering to diverse environments from healthcare facilities to educational institutions. With a comprehensive range of solutions, ASSA ABLOY enables secure and smooth movement of people, goods, and information across multiple sectors.

ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions leads the development within door openings and products for access solutions in homes, businesses, and institutions, Our offering includes doors, door and window hardware, mechanical and smart locks, access control and service.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

• The Product Owner (PO) represents business priorities as set by PACS Product Management into relevant scrum teams.
• The PO also attends relevant Product Management meetings about planning and Program Backlog/Vision refinement.
• The Product Owner manages a well-groomed and prioritized user story backlog.
• This position is a key leadership role and involves owning the PACS Controllers - Mercury product lifecycle with focus on M1 product in a lean start-up environment.
• The PO gathers product requirements and assures that the team is always doing the right thing.
• The PO understands the product vision, identifies the needs and passes them on to the team in a clear and comprehensive manner.

Product Owner

Product Owner managing scrum teams to prioritize products in access control. Leading product lifecycle and improving project execution in a lean startup environment.

Sanlam is a comprehensive financial services group that offers a variety of personal and corporate financial solutions, including life insurance, health coverage, and investment options. The company is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to achieve financial confidence and resilience through expert financial advisement and innovative product offerings.

We’re a purpose-led financial services group headquartered in South Africa, operating across several selected global markets.

With a legacy of over a century in the financial services industry, we offer a unique environment where innovation thrives and opportunities abound.
Whether you're passionate about finance, technology, or making a difference in your community, Sanlam welcomes you to explore the endless possibilities that await, backed by our consistent recognition as a Top 
Employer for 9 consecutive years.

Our team is online weekdays 8:30 – 16:00

Sanlam

• Define and Communicate Product Vision & Strategy: Ensure the product vision and strategy align with company goals and clearly communicate them to stakeholders and teams.
• Translate Company Goals into a Prioritized Roadmap: Convert strategic objectives into actionable features and maintain a product roadmap that reflects priorities.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with customers, leadership, and engineering teams to gather requirements, validate needs, and manage expectations.
• Manage and Prioritize the Product Backlog: Create, refine, and maintain a detailed backlog that aligns with the product vision and delivers maximum value.
• Lead Agile Practices: Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) to guide development and ensure progress.
• Write User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Develop clear, actionable user stories with acceptance criteria to ensure development meets expectations and delivers value.
• Oversee Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the product from conception through launch and continuous improvement to maintain market relevance.
• Conduct Market Research and Analysis: Perform competitor analysis, market research, and customer engagement to inform product decisions and innovation.
• Track Performance and Outcomes: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Validate Decisions Through Research: Use data and research to support hypotheses and ensure customer-centricity in all product decisions.

Product Owner – Servicing

Product Owner at Sanlam overseeing Customer Service product vision and strategy. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products catering to various market needs.

Meltwater is a leading company specializing in media intelligence and social data analytics. Its platform provides businesses with tools to monitor media, understand consumer trends, and manage social media through AI-driven insights. Meltwater's comprehensive suite of services includes media relations, social listening, influencer marketing, and sales intelligence, aimed at empowering companies to make data-driven strategic decisions and improve marketing and PR outcomes. With a focus on providing robust data sets and transforming them into actionable insights, Meltwater supports global brands in navigating and thriving in the media landscape.

Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social, consumer, and sales intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact.

Meltwater

• Own and evolve the core entity data model that connects key entities across our products (e.g., organizations, sources, themes).
• Unify and standardize datasets to reduce duplication and improve consistency and data reliability.
• Define how entities are identified, matched, and maintained, combining automated methods with human review where needed.
• Work closely with AI & Enrichment teams to ensure entity context improves classification, sentiment, topics, and narrative understanding.
• Collaborate with Search & Retrieval teams to ensure fast, reliable entity-aware search and filtering experiences.
• Set and monitor data quality measures, and drive ongoing improvements in accuracy, coverage, and consistency.

Product Manager – Unified Entity Layer

Product Manager leading the evolution of Meltwater’s core data foundation. Shaping and expanding semantic models for meaningful insights and better product experiences.

SYSPRO is a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions specifically designed for manufacturing and distribution industries. The platform offers a wide range of features including financial management, inventory optimization, supply chain management, and business process improvement. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, SYSPRO helps businesses enhance their operational efficiency, gain insights into their processes, and improve overall performance.

SYSPRO is a leading, global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provider specializing in key manufacturing and distribution industries. For over 40 years, SYSPRO’s team of specialists have continued to address unique industry needs and enable customers to easily adapt and grow. The solution is scalable and can be deployed in the cloud, on-premise, or both, and accessed via the web on any device to provide customers with choice and flexibility.SYSPRO remains focused on the success of partners and customers. Our evolving solutions are aligned with industry trends to leverage emerging technology that will enable partners and customers in securing a digital future.With more than 15,000 licensed companies in over 60 countries across six continents – SYSPRO offers guidance and support every step of the way as a trusted advisor.For more information, visit www.syspro.com. 

SYSPRO

• Lead the research and development of AI-driven analytics and enterprise reporting features within our ERP solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving market needs and client expectations.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager: ERP and Platform to define a comprehensive product strategy that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance reporting capabilities, streamline decision-making processes, and optimize user experience.
• Continuously monitor technological trends and advancements in AI, identifying opportunities where emerging AI technologies can augment ERP functionality.
• Develop a product roadmap that prioritizes AI-enhanced features, ensuring a phased rollout that maximizes value for customers while maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams including data scientists, developers, and product analysts in designing and delivering new capabilities.
• Conduct market research and engage with customers to gather insights into their reporting needs and preferences.
• Manage the product lifecycle from conception to retirement, ensuring that enhancements are phased and delivered effectively.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices throughout the product development process.
• Identify areas for process enhancement and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Provide ongoing support to Development and QA teams throughout the software lifecycle.
• Partner with Sales and Regional teams to assist in client interactions, offering subject matter expertise on reporting and AI capabilities.

Product Manager – Enterprise Intelligence

Drive vision and evolution of SYSPRO’s AI and reporting offerings. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and meet client needs.

Hybrid Product Managers roles in South Africa

Browse 9 hybrid product managers roles hiring in South Africa plus related opportunities such as product owner and technical product manager.

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Senior Product Manager, Fintech

Optasia

Head of Product – Platforms

Kuda

Product Manager

Kurtosys

Product Manager – AI

MTN Uganda

Product Manager

Vouch

Product Owner

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Product Owner – Servicing

Sanlam

Product Manager – Unified Entity Layer

Meltwater

Product Manager – Enterprise Intelligence

SYSPRO