Product Portfolio Manager

2 weeks ago

Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

**Company Description**
iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.

Want to lead the charge in payment innovation?

Join the iK Tribe as our next **Product Portfolio Manager** and be the driving force behind the future of fintech. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries and creating game-changing products in the Payment industry, this is the role where you’ll make your mark.

**So, what will you do?**

As a Product Portfolio Manager at iKhokha, you’ll lead the charge of our eComm portfolio, focusing on areas like payment gateways, payment links, and beyond.

Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you'll manage and mentor a team of 3 direct reports, ach playing a key role in driving our product vision forward. Your responsibility spans managing these product lines throughout their entire lifecycle, from conception to delivery.

Your mission? Bring bold, customer-centric innovations to life, enhancing user experiences and driving our business forward.

**In addition to the above, you will**:

- Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to uncover opportunities.
- Define and prioritize product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Prioritise features and create user stories based on customer feedback, business goals, and technical feasibility.
- Work closely with Design Leaders to create wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that align with user needs and business objectives.
- Work hand-in-hand with Engineers and Designers to ensure timely, successful product development and launch.
- Define and prioritize product backlogs, working closely with Engineering teams during sprint planning and execution.
- Conduct user acceptance testing and ensure product quality before launch.
- Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and iterate based on user insights and metrics.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, partners, and merchants.
- Communicate product updates, roadmaps, and strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
- Gather feedback and incorporate stakeholder input into product planning and decision-making.
- Conduct demos, workshops, and training sessions to promote product understanding and adoption.
- Define and communicate the long-term vision and strategic direction for the product portfolio.
- Stay updated on industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy.
- Drive successful execution of product strategies to achieve market differentiation and competitive advantage.
- Collaborate with executives and senior leadership to align product strategies with business objectives.
- Alignment of product vision and strategy with business objectives.
- Successful execution of product strategies to drive business growth.
- Market differentiation and competitive advantage.
- Feedback and satisfaction from executives and senior leadership.

**Qualifications** Qualifications**:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

**Deal Breakers**:

- 6+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a track record of leading other Product Managers across a portfolio or group, ideally in the Fintech or Payments industry.
- A deep understanding of payment systems, financial technology, and industry regulations is essential for this role.
- You’ll need expertise in managing the entire product lifecycle, including product discovery, development, and successful launch.
- Proficiency in managing the four key risks in product development—Value Risk (will customers buy it?), Usability Risk (will customers use it?), Feasibility Risk (can we build it?), and Viability Risk (will it work for our business?)—is critical.
- A strong grasp of technology, software development processes, and agile methodologies is required, along with the ability to work closely with Engineers to drive product development.
- A user-centric mindset is vital, with the ability to deeply understand user needs, conduct market research, and translate insights into valuable product features and enhancements.
- Proven leadership skills are necessary to guide cross-functional teams, including Engineers and Design Leaders, towards shared product goals. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You’ll need a deep understanding of the Fintech/Payments industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory requirements.

**In addition to the above, the following experience and business understanding will make you a

  • Portfolio Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Excellerate Full time

    **Main purpose / objective of the position**: To manage a building / cluster of buildings by optimizing the building's income stream by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with tenants, manage and control personnel, service contractors, revamps, tenant installations and general building administration. To contribute towards the...

  • Portfolio Manager

    7 days ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa CBRE Excellerate Full time

    **Main purpose / objective of the position**: To manage a building / cluster of buildings by optimizing the building's income stream by establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with tenants, manage and control personnel, service contractors, repairs, revamps, tenant installations, inspections and general building administration. To...

  • Senior Product Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Restaurant General Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Life & Brand Portfolio Full time

    Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced General Manager to run one of our busy restaurants. The General Manager will be responsible for the management and overall responsibility of the restaurant. Supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and smooth-running...

  • Assistant General Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Life & Brand Portfolio Full time

    Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager to assist in running our Tiger's Milk Umhlanga Restaurant. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for the assisting and supporting the General Manager. Assist with supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an...

  • Assistant Restaurant Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Life & Brand Portfolio Full time

    Life & Brand Portfolio seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager to assist in running our restaurant. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for the assisting and supporting the General Manager. Assist with supervision, performance management and effective delegation to various junior managers and staff to ensure an efficient and...

  • Investment Portfolio Manager Ii

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualifications **about us**: - make a promise - be deeply invested - value our differences - build trust, not territory - have courage - always do the right thing **purpose**: Drive the development of the FNB Wealth and Investments business by providing support to internal distribution, IFA’s and their own network....

  • Product Manager

    1 week ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Sectional Title Scheme Portfolio Assistant

    1 week ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Ballito Estates Full time

    **PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT - DURBAN NORTH / UMHLANGA** **PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.** A well-known Property Management company, is seeking a Portfolio Assistant. The ideal applicant for the position is someone who looks to go the extra mile and exceed their expectations. Looking for a mature person with strong admin, correspondence and...

  • Sectional Title Scheme Portfolio Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Ballito Estates Full time

    **PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT - DURBAN NORTH / UMHLANGA** **PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.** A well-known Property Management company, in Sunningdale, is seeking a Portfolio Assistant. The ideal applicant for the position is someone who looks to go the extra mile and exceed their expectations. Looking for a mature person with strong admin,...

  • Front of House Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Life & Brand Portfolio Full time

    **Responsibilities Include but are not limited to**: - Daily administrative requirements; - Events and functions; all events and function communication to guests and management; communication to relevant departments for stock and OE requirements, for approval by the General Manager - Daily store and floor operational requirements; - FOH and guest liaisons -...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa BET Software Full time

    **We Want You**: We are looking for someone with experience in leading talented Teams and executing product objectives at the highest standard. A **Product Manager** that is the synthesis of several responsibilities including business strategists, product owners, business and market analysts as well as a customer liaison. The successful incumbent will carry...

  • Product Manager

    1 week ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Insurance Portfolio Developer

    3 days ago

    Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    About The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Insurance Consultant to join our team at The Recruitment Council. As an Insurance Portfolio Developer, you will play a key role in growing and developing a business insurance portfolio by acquiring new clients through face-to-face sales.Responsibilities include sourcing and servicing...

  • Product Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Product Design Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Product Design Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa iKhokha Full time

    Company Description iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here. **Job...

  • Senior Portfolio Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Bidvest Facilities Management Full time

    **ROLE PURPOSE** To implement and manage an integrated Facilities Management solution for Clients within the region of responsibility in accordance with the SLA. **MAIN OUTPUTS** - Responsible for driving integrated Facilities Management (FM) services and strategy for the Client - Ensure delivery of efficient FM service as outlined in the Service Level...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Rewardsco Full time

    **Job Details**: Division Mondo Minimum experience Associate Company primary industry Insurance Job functional area Product Management We are seeking a skilled** Product Manager **who will** **own the implementation of new products into the Rewardsco Sales business entity as well as look to continuously review and optimize operational performance. This...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Umhlanga, South Africa Rewardsco (Pty) Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a skilled** Product Manager **who will** **own the implementation of new products into the Rewardsco Sales business entity as well as look to continuously review and optimize operational performance. This role entails a hands-on and collaborative approach to planning, launching, testing, and delivering a campaign that is aligned to the...