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Junior Product Developer

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Smdtechnologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Product Engineer, Data Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Department:
Product & Category Management – Appliances, Personal Care & Seasonal

Reports To:

Head of Appliances and Personal Care

About Us

SMD Technologies is a leading global product and brand developer, offering a wide portfolio of innovative, high-quality consumer products. Our brands—including Volkano, Amplify, Bounce, Rocka, Eiger, Connex Connect, Switched, Kingsons and more—span multiple industries. We are committed to excellence and are seeking a driven Junior Product Developer to support growth across our Appliances, Personal Care, and Seasonal categories.

Job Overview

The Junior Product Developer will support the end-to-end development of new products and enhancements to existing products across multiple consumer categories. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, market-relevant products from conception to launch.

Key Responsibilities Product Development Support
  • Assist senior developers with product concepts, prototypes, and specifications.
  • Participate in brainstorming and idea generation.
  • Support refinement of existing product lines.
Market Research & Insights
  • Conduct trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research.
  • Analyse market and category data to guide product decisions.
Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Participate in product testing and QA processes.
  • Assist in documenting test results.
Documentation & Administration
  • Maintain product documentation including manuals, specs, and technical sheets.
Project Coordination
  • Track product development timelines and milestones.
  • Report project progress and elevate risks.
  • Work with internal teams and suppliers.
Category Management
  • Support category growth with the sales team.
  • Ensure product availability aligned with customer requirements.
  • Use Power

    BI to track performance and identify insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with sales, marketing, compliance, logistics, and manufacturing.
  • Assist with packaging, marketing briefs, and related tasks.
Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Prepare performance reports in Power

    BI.
  • Analyse sales data to forecast trends and identify opportunities.
Customer Feedback & Improvement
  • Collect and analyse customer feedback.
  • Recommend improvements and enhancements.
Qualifications
  • Up to 3 years’ product development or related experience.
  • Knowledge of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power

    BI.
  • Strong organisational abilities.
  • Willingness to travel when required.
Preferred
  • Experience in consumer electronics, appliances, personal care, FMCG, or retail.
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