Product Owner

Location: South Africa
Work model: Remote (can be based anywhere in South Africa). Need to be able to legally work in SA to be considered.
Salary: R55k-R70k CTC neg

Why youd want to work here..

• Purpose-led work that builds real skills and creates social impact

• Fully remote-first culture designed with connection in mind

• In-person team jams coworking catch-ups and a yearly in-person

• Supportive kind people who care about purpose and performance

• Solid benefits: medical aid and retirement annuity

• A culture that values learning accountability and joy

About our client..
Our client is a global NGO on a mission to reduce inequality by connecting talented young people to high-value digital careers. They do this through project-based learning hands-on experience and partnerships with leading organisations.

Theyre looking for a Product Owner to join a team that turns real partner briefs into learning experiences and paid gigs. This is a role for someone whos comfortable living at the intersection of tech people and impact.

You dont need to be a coding wizard but you do need to understand tech speak its language and be able to guide others through it with confidence and empathy.

What the job involves..

• Translate real-world partner briefs into structured achievable projects

• Break down technical requirements into clear deliverables and timelines

• Coach and mentor young people as they gain experience working on real gigs

• Bring together cross-functional teams to deliver quality work on time

• Be the go-between for learners tech mentors and industry partners

• Maintain oversight of multiple projects in motion managing quality progress and outcomes

• Design and implement scalable processes for scoping briefing tracking and reporting

• Use your tech know-how to problem-solve guide delivery and make informed decisions

• Collaborate closely with operations data and partnership teams to keep everything flowing smoothly

What you need to be considered..

• 810 years experience in a product project or delivery role (agile or hybrid environments)

• A strong grasp of technology you may not code but you get it and can translate between technical and non-technical teams

• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills

• Experience turning complex ideas into actionable teachable work packages

• Comfort leading with empathy and coaching young people through real-world delivery

• Strong systems thinking and organisational skills

• High ownership accountability and the ability to juggle multiple moving parts

• A collaborative working style with strong communication and presentation skills

Bonus points if you..

• Have worked in edtech social innovation or digital delivery environments

• Are familiar with agile scrum or lean methodologies

• Have coached junior tech talent or mentored young professionals

• Understand data dashboards pipelines or digital product development

• Are energised by helping others grow while getting great work done