Product Manager

Join an agile team at South Africa's fastest-growing fintech, where you'll work with disruptive payment solutions, AI adoption, and cutting‑edge technology within PayJustNow and Finchoice. Be part of a purpose‑driven organization making a real difference—driving the next wave of financial inclusion and transforming how South Africans access payments, credit, and mobile services. Role Overview The absolute legend of a Product Manager we're seeking will be responsible for working within the Product development team to deliver new initiatives, enhancements, and resolve issues with a full understanding of the product development life cycle and have a track record of delivering changes, enhancements, and new functionality. As a Product Manager, you will define product strategies, manage roadmaps, feature ROI and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement. This role is central to driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and commercial impact across Weaver Fintech's product portfolio. The Team The Product team forms an integral part of the Weaver Fintech business, collaborating with several departments, and is responsible for leading the development and optimization of products that deliver value to customers, merchants, and the business. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Planning – Define product vision, strategy, and goals in alignment with company objectives. Develop and maintain product roadmaps based on market insights, customer feedback, and business priorities. Conduct competitor analysis and identify opportunities for differentiation and growth. Commercial Performance and Revenue Management – Develop business cases, revenue projections, and ROI calculations; track product feature payback periods and P&L performance to ensure financial targets are met. Design and implement pricing models for features, bundles, and services that maximize revenue and margin; conduct pricing experiments and elasticity analysis to optimise feature pricing and packaging strategies. Monitor feature adoption rates, ARPU impact, and customer lifetime value (CLV); analyze key commercial KPIs, including adoption rates, conversion rates, and revenue attribution to drive growth opportunities. Delivery & Execution – Translate product requirements into clear specifications and user stories. Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery. Manage product launches and coordinate go‑to‑market activities with relevant stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with internal teams (e.g. C‑suite, marketing, sales, operations, finance) to align product initiatives. Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring product decisions reflect user needs and expectations. Performance & Optimization – Monitor product performance using data and analytics to inform improvements. Conduct A/B testing and experimentation to validate hypotheses and optimize features. Gather feedback and iterate on products to enhance usability, engagement, and value. Desired Qualifications & Competencies Proven Product Leadership in Regulated Environments – 5+ years of product management experience in fintech, telecommunications, or other heavily regulated industries with demonstrated ability to ship compliant products at scale. KYC / AML Domain Knowledge – Hands‑on experience building or managing identity verification, customer onboarding, or compliance platforms with knowledge of regulatory frameworks (RICA / FICA). MVNO or Telecommunications Industry Experience – Direct experience with MVNO operations, mobile service provisioning, SIM lifecycle management, or telecom regulatory compliance. Technical Proficiency & API‑First Mindset – Strong understanding of API design, integration patterns, and platform architecture with ability to work closely with engineering teams on technical trade-o. #J-18808-Ljbffr