Junior Product Manager (Marketplace)

Takealot Group

Location

Cape Town

Posted

14 days ago

Department

Takealot.com Product

What they actually want (must-haves)

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Commerce
At least 3 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related role
Proficient in SQL for data analysis
Strong project management and communication skills
Experience with the development process
Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders

Nice to have

Experience in an agile/iterative project management and development environment
Experience in an e-commerce environment

What the job really is

As a Junior Product Manager at Takealot.com, you will be responsible for defining and executing a Technical Product Roadmap to support the Marketplace division's commercial objectives. Your day-to-day tasks will include project management throughout the product development lifecycle, stakeholder communication, and translating business requirements into technical specifications. You will work closely with the Head of Product for Merchant and collaborate with software engineers, QA engineers, and UX designers.

Benefits

Market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility
Hybrid working model
Mentorship programme
Access to online learning platforms like MyAcademy, Udacity, and Coursera
Regular social events and activities
Staff discount on products

Things to weigh

No specific salary mentioned
Fast-paced environment may require adaptability
Role involves significant project management responsibilities
Technical stack includes modern technologies like ReactJS, Python, and machine learning

Job score3.4/5

Benefits5/5

Freshness4/5

Career value4/5

Role clarity4/5

Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Takealot Group?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.

Calculate resume score Generate resume to apply

Job Link →