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Head of Product (Takealot.com) at takealot.com

Head of Product for South African online retailer, Takealot.com.
Remote
Hybrid
On-Site
South Africa
Undisclosed salary

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is seeking a Head of Product to lead the vision for its customer experience. This role involves leading a team of Product Managers, innovating across various areas, and collaborating with other teams to refine product practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Takealot.com’s customer-facing shopping experience.
  • Lead a team of Product Managers, BI analysts, UX Specialists, and UI Designers.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, and executive leadership.
  • Champion data-driven, customer-centric decision-making.
  • Make strategic prioritization decisions on high-impact projects.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across verticals.
  • Establish and refine Product Management practices.
  • Mentor and develop direct reports.
  • Build and scale teams for optimal performance.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Prior experience optimizing the UX/UI of a customer-facing platform.
  • Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Looker, SQL).
  • Experience with wireframing tools (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of product management experience.
  • 3+ years of experience managing a team of Product Managers.

Takealot.com offers:

  • A market-related, Total Remuneration Package.
  • A hybrid working model.
  • Mentorship programme.
  • Access to Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning.
  • Staff discount.
  • Birthday leave.
  • Free parking.
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takealot.com

Takealot.com is a leading, dynamic, and fast-growing South African online retailer. The company fosters an entrepreneurial, customer-centric, and collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to be innovative, solutions-oriented, and data-driven. Takealot.com is committed to delivering a world-class customer experience. They value smart, hardworking individuals with integrity and a passion for e-commerce, who are eager to contribute to building something great. They aim to remain at the cutting edge of developing new concepts and are always looking for solutions.