Product Manager

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 39939
Published: 2 months ago

About the Role
Our client is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to lead the rollout of retail site automation solutions across our network. This role is all about creating seamless, fully automated store and forecourt experiences that elevate customer convenience and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and implement the retail automation strategy across multiple markets

  • Manage vendor partnerships, ensuring delivery of hardware, software, and support services

  • Oversee deployment across sites, coordinating logistics, budgets, and timelines

  • Ensure smooth integration with POS, payment, and loyalty systems

  • Drive adoption, training, and value realization for local teams

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, IT, and retail for successful execution

What You Need

  • Proven experience delivering automation or technology solutions in a retail environment

  • Strong knowledge of POS systems, payment solutions, and in-store technology

  • Hands-on experience with vendor management and SLA negotiations

  • Solid project management skills – planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement

  • Ability to manage multiple markets, timelines, and priorities with attention to detail

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working across diverse teams

  • Willingness to travel for site rollouts and team support

  • Bonus: Experience with loyalty integrations and multi-country implementations

Why This Role?
You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of retail automation for a leading energy company. If you’re experienced in retail technology rollouts, POS systems, and automation solutions – and thrive on delivery – this is the opportunity to make an impact at scale.

For now, this is a 12m contract role.

Ready to Lead the Change?
Apply now and be part of a team transforming the retail experience across Africa.