Head of Product

About the role

Mezzanine, a Vodacom subsidiary delivering B2B2C digital solutions in agriculture, healthcare, utilities and financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa, is seeking an experienced, commercially driven Head of Product. The role leads the development, commercialisation and growth of the product portfolio, including market opportunities, value propositions, monetisation and pricing, and go-to-market execution. It also leads the Product Management team.

Key responsibilities

• Define product commercial strategy, portfolio management, product-market positioning and monetisation
• Set go-to-market strategy and drive product-market fit
• Lead sales enablement and monitor product commercial performance
• Prioritise the portfolio and set product governance so the organisation stays focused on high-impact opportunities
• Provide leadership and direction to the Product Management team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
• 8+ years in Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial Management, Business Development or related fields
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role accountable for commercial performance
• Proven experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies, managing product portfolios and lifecycles, and pricing and proposition development
• Track record of revenue growth and commercial outcomes
• Advantageous: employment equity candidate, and experience scaling digital products in mobile, telecom, fintech or technology organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa

Required competencies

• Commercial acumen: turning products into profitable opportunities
• Strategic thinking and go-to-market leadership
• Customer and market orientation
• Influencing and stakeholder management

The starting date is ASAP. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.