Technology Lead: Orchestration Platform and Marketplace
4 days ago
1. Technology & Architecture LeadershipAbility to define and own a multi-year platform and technology strategy.Proven experience architecting modular, cloud-native, microservices-based platforms.Expertise designing open, API-first architectures that support rapid partner integration.Strong understanding of scalability, reliability, observability, security, interoperability.Experience building high-performance systems capable of real-time decisioning (e.g., sub-50ms pricing/matching).2. Multi-Sided Marketplace ExpertiseDeep experience leading or building multi-sided platforms (consumers, producers, partners).Ability to optimize liquidity, time-to-match, conversion, and repeat engagement.Understanding of cold-start challenges, network effects, and disintermediation risks.Experience developing trust & safety systems, including ratings, dispute management, KYC/AML, and risk scoring.Ability to balance incentives and maintain neutrality, enabling competitors to participate without bias. 3. Data, AI & ExperimentationStrong experience building data & AI flywheels that improve matching, pricing, fraud detection, and personalisation.Proficiency with machine learning, including causal inference and reinforcement learning.Ability to design and run experimentation frameworks (A/B tests, marketplace experiments).Strong background in data governance, data engineering principles, and event-driven design. 4. Openness & External InnovationExperience translating business or ecosystem problems into external innovation contests.Ability to ensure IP hygiene, solution readiness, and rapid integration of winning solutions.Demonstrated capability in running developer ecosystems (portals, SDKs, sandboxes).Ability to accelerate partner onboarding through standardised procurement & compliance processes. 5. Product & Country Scale-UpExperience launching technology across multiple markets, ideally with Pan-African exposure.
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Cape Town, South Africa Datonomy Solutions Full time1. Technology & Architecture Leadership Ability to define and own a multi-year platform and technology strategy . Proven experience architecting modular, cloud-native, microservices-based platforms . Expertise designing open, API-first architectures that support rapid partner integration. Strong understanding of scalability, reliability, observability,...
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Platform Engineering Lead
5 days ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearContract RoleMinimum Requirements:Certification in cloud technologies, platform engineering, or related domains.Experience with advanced CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and version control systems (e.g., Git).Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.Strong SRE...
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Platform Engineering Lead
5 days ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per yearKey Roles and Responsibilities:Technical Leadership and Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the organization's platform engineering strategy. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the platform engineering team, ensuring alignment with business goals.Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of platform engineers, fostering a collaborative...
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Software Engineering Team Lead
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Root Platform Full timeRoot is a fast-growing tech startup and we’re on a mission to build the future of insurance. We're looking for a Senior Back-End Software Engineer with Team Lead experience to join our Engineering team. In this role as a Team Lead, you would manage both your personal contribution and that of your team. You would be leading one of Root’s engineering pods,...
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Senior Product Manager- Communities
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Penny Software Full timeOverview We want to make procurement better, by building the ultimate procurement and sourcing platform. We plan on becoming the go-to solution for procurement departments everywhere. Our source to pay platform lets organisations around the world find suppliers, issue tenders, and receive responses faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than ever before. As...
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Marketplace Operations Manager
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa takealot.com Full timeWe are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build...
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Senior Product Manager — Marketplaces
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Penny Software Full timeA leading procurement platform based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead its marketplaces and communities initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing supplier experiences, driving marketplace growth, and collaborating across teams. Ideal applicants have extensive product management experience, strong...
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Manager, Marketplace Za
7 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Reserved - Project Fela ZA Full time10+ years of experience with a blend of Sales, technical, business and product and/or program management roles - Experience in people management (min. 5 years of team management experience) - Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Management, Engineering or related degree required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain...
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Platform Engineer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Eqplus Technologies Pty Ltd Full timeOverview An opportunity exists for a Platform Engineer to contribute to the development, integration, and operation of shared platform services supporting large-scale scientific computing and complex software systems. Working within the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team, this role will focus on automation, observability, and operational readiness as...
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Marketplace Commercial Manager
3 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa takealot.com Full timeWe are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative and hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related Total Remuneration Package, which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build...