Product Manager - VAS and Commercial Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Business

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To develop and manage a portfolio of consumer products as part of a product team in line with company goals and CBU strategy

To give inputs into the product strategy and product roadmap impacting the overall BU strategy.

To be the end-to-end custodian of the product portfolio, responsible for driving its development from concept to launch, including business case creation, product specification for IT, user acceptance testing, go-to-market execution and post implementation performance management.

Your responsibilities will include:

The product lifecycle management and revenue optimisation of the existing portfolio of Products & Services related to data, sms, international and roaming services.

To work with different parts of the business to deliver products and services (This would involve working on documentation, providing inputs and evaluation for financial business cases, defining business rules and working with customer experience teams to define and refine customer journeys)

Conduct feasibility studies on product segments to determine inclusion into BU strategy.

Perform commercial analysis and work with finance business partner team to determine the commercial impact within the business unit.

Conceptualise and pitch new product ideas based on consumer & market trends and opportunity management principles, in line with business strategy and performance

To regularly review launched products/product governance to ensure the performance is in line with initial assumptions and implement corrective measures if needed. To ensure sustainability.

Own and drive a set of product P&L’s fostering stakeholder management, inclusive decision making and influence related activities.

Be well abreast of key competitor activity within the environment and suggest/review activity to mitigate.

Monthly product presentations for an audience consisting of managing executives and senior management

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Matric essential

Relevant 3 year Business or Technical degree essential.

Prior telecom experience is a plus

Prior product management experience is a plus

Understanding of telecoms product and technology is a plus

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Min 5 years’ experience

Exceptional Communication & presentation skills, written and verbal

Understanding of financials, commercial acumen and analytics are required.

Stakeholder Management skills

Interpersonal and self- management skills are a must.

Networking and influence skills are critical

A thorough understanding of GTM implementations.

Flexibility, problem solving and dealing with ambiguity

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:
14 October 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.


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