Junior Product Developer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SMD Technologies Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

Department: Product & Category Management – Appliances, Personal Care & Seasonal
Reports To: Head of Appliances and Personal Care

About Us:
SMD Technologies is a leading global product and brand developer, offering a wide portfolio of innovative, high-quality consumer products. Our brands—including Volkano, Amplify, Bounce, Rocka, Eiger, Connex Connect, Switched, Kingsons and more—span multiple industries. We are committed to excellence and are seeking a driven Junior Product Developer to support growth across our Appliances, Personal Care, and Seasonal categories.

Job Overview:
The Junior Product Developer will support the end-to-end development of new products and enhancements to existing products across multiple consumer categories. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, market-relevant products from conception to launch.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Development Support:
- Assist senior developers with product concepts, prototypes, and specifications.
- Participate in brainstorming and idea generation.
- Support refinement of existing product lines.

Market Research & Insights:
- Conduct trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research.
- Analyse market and category data to guide product decisions.

Testing & Quality Assurance:
- Participate in product testing and QA processes.
- Assist in documenting test results.

Documentation & Administration:
- Maintain product documentation including manuals, specs, and technical sheets.

Project Coordination:
- Track product development timelines and milestones.
- Report project progress and escalate risks.
- Work with internal teams and suppliers.

Category Management:
- Support category growth with the sales team.
- Ensure product availability aligned with customer requirements.
- Use PowerBI to track performance and identify insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with sales, marketing, compliance, logistics, and manufacturing.
- Assist with packaging, marketing briefs, and related tasks.

Reporting & Data Analysis:
- Prepare performance reports in PowerBI.
- Analyse sales data to forecast trends and identify opportunities.

Customer Feedback & Improvement:
- Collect and analyse customer feedback.
- Recommend improvements and enhancements.

Qualifications:
- Up to 3 years' product development or related experience.
- Knowledge of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerBI.
- Strong organisational abilities.
- Willingness to travel when required.

Preferred:
- Experience in consumer electronics, appliances, personal care, FMCG, or retail.

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