Product Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago
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Our client is a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa. Their mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders. They operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering businesses and consumers with tools to thrive in a rapidly digitizing economy.Role OverviewOur client is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of payment products that serve businesses and consumers across African markets. You’ll act as the bridge between local business teams and our engineering team in Hong Kong, ensuring alignment between user needs and technical execution.Job Type: Full-timeLocation: Cape TownWorkplace: HybridRequirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
4+ years of product management experience, ideally in fintech, payments, or digital infrastructure
Proven experience working with remote engineering teams (bonus if across time zones)
Strong understanding of the African payments landscape and user behavior in emerging markets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mandarin is considered a plus
Proficient in agile methodology, product lifecycle management, and rapid iteration
Technical literacy — able to engage meaningfully with developers and understand architecture-level trade-offs
Comfortable using Jira, Confluence, Figma, Postman, and reading API documentation
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias for action and ownership

ResponsibilitiesProduct Development & Delivery

Translate business requirements into clear, structured product documentation (BRDs, PRDs, user stories, wireframes) for the development team.
Manage and prioritize the product roadmap, balancing quick wins with long-term scalability.
Coordinate daily workflows, standups, and sprint planning with developers in Hong Kong (timezone flexibility required).
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of new features, integrations, and improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with internal teams (Compliance, Operations, Growth, Risk) to define product requirements and market fit.
Act as a cross-cultural translator, helping engineering teams understand regional context and helping business teams grasp technical constraints.
Conduct user testing, gather feedback, and iterate based on usage in African markets.

Data & Strategy

Monitor KPIs and usage analytics to assess product performance and guide decision-making.
Maintain deep awareness of regulatory trends, customer pain points, and competitive benchmarks across African markets.

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