Product Owner - Cape Town - Rentoza

    Rentoza
    Rentoza Cape Town

    1 week ago

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    Upper Management / Consulting
    Description

    About Rentoza:

    We're a South African company revolutionizing e-commerce with our subscription service for digital goods and appliances, making access, affordability, and flexibility a reality for our customers.

    The Role:

    Product Vision & Strategy

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define a clear product vision aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
    • Contribute towards developing and maintaining a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends.
    • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback collection to inform product direction.

    Backlog & Agile Execution

    • Own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure delivery of high-value features.
    • Write clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, and sales) to refine backlog items and ensure development efforts align with business goals.
    • Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

    Product Development & Delivery

    • Define and validate requirements for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes based on user feedback and business priorities.
    • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive, user-centric digital experiences.
    • Act as the key point of contact for the development team, providing clarifications and ensuring timely feature delivery.
    • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate product functionality before deployment.

    Stakeholder Management

    • Serve as the primary liaison between business units and the development team, ensuring effective communication and alignment of expectations.
    • Communicate product updates, priorities, and roadmaps to key stakeholders.
    • Gather feedback from internal and external users to continuously improve the product.

    Data-Driven Decision Making

    • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product success.
    • Analyze product performance using data insights and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
    • Identify process bottlenecks and propose data-driven strategies for optimization.

    Compliance & Risk Management

    • Ensure all product development initiatives comply with relevant regulations and security best practices.
    • Work with legal, compliance, and risk teams to mitigate potential risks related to product implementation.

    Required Qualifications and Skills:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, or related fields.
    • 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in a digital/tech-driven environment.
    • Experience working in Agile environments, particularly with Scrum or SAFe frameworks.
    • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, Agile methodologies, and backlog prioritization.
    • Familiarity with eCommerce, fintech, or SaaS products is a plus.

    Key Skills & Competencies:

    • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills – Ability to translate data insights into actionable decisions.
    • Excellent communication & stakeholder management – Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Experience with Agile tools – Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar.
    • Technical understanding – Ability to collaborate with engineers on feasibility, scalability, and implementation.
    • User-centric mindset – Passion for building products that solve real user problems.

    Benefits:

    • Offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

    Perks:

    • Friday lunches.
    • Monthly socials.
    • Medical aid.
    • Employee Health and Wellness Assistance.
    • Access to cutting-edge technology.
    • Transport for late shift workers.
    • Hybrid (where applicable).

    Rentoza is a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference. If you're passionate about technology, join our team and be part of something truly exciting.

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