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Product Owner (FMCG) at Salt South Africa
Salt South Africa
September 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
About the Role
A leading South African retailer is looking for a Product Owner to sit within their Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence, reporting directly to the Chief Data & AI Officer. This role takes full ownership of the Data & Analytics asset portfolio - ensuring that what gets built is strategically aligned, well governed, and delivers measurable business value.
This is a role for someone who sits comfortably between technology and business, speaks both languages fluently, and can drive a product from inception through to delivery and ongoing operation without losing sight of the commercial outcomes it needs to produce.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, candidates who have not received feedback within two weeks of applying should consider their application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall accountability for the effective operation and ongoing management of Data & Analytics assets
Identify product challenges and opportunities, driving continuous improvement and adoption across the business
Champion the business user throughout the product lifecycle - ensuring delivery decisions are grounded in real business need
Manage end-to-end product delivery including project management, change management, business and systems analysis, design, and UAT
Analyse and optimise inter-system information flows, developing success metrics for operations and the systems that support them
Keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery and ensure business benefits are realised - not just shipped
Accurately measure and report on the impact of initiatives, track issues, and define areas for ongoing enhancement
Stay current on global best practices in data, analytics, ML/AI, and UX to inform product direction
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Technical Product Management, or a Systems and Business Analyst role bridging technology and business
Strong understanding of data systems, information flows, and analytics platforms
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across multiple seniority levels
Strong project management and organisational capability
Passion for data, analytics, and emerging technologies including ML/AI
Retail industry experience advantageous
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
A leading South African retailer is looking for a Product Owner to sit within their Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence, reporting directly to the Chief Data & AI Officer. This role takes full ownership of the Data & Analytics asset portfolio - ensuring that what gets built is strategically aligned, well governed, and delivers measurable business value.
This is a role for someone who sits comfortably between technology and business, speaks both languages fluently, and can drive a product from inception through to delivery and ongoing operation without losing sight of the commercial outcomes it needs to produce.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, candidates who have not received feedback within two weeks of applying should consider their application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall accountability for the effective operation and ongoing management of Data & Analytics assets
Identify product challenges and opportunities, driving continuous improvement and adoption across the business
Champion the business user throughout the product lifecycle - ensuring delivery decisions are grounded in real business need
Manage end-to-end product delivery including project management, change management, business and systems analysis, design, and UAT
Analyse and optimise inter-system information flows, developing success metrics for operations and the systems that support them
Keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery and ensure business benefits are realised - not just shipped
Accurately measure and report on the impact of initiatives, track issues, and define areas for ongoing enhancement
Stay current on global best practices in data, analytics, ML/AI, and UX to inform product direction
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Technical Product Management, or a Systems and Business Analyst role bridging technology and business
Strong understanding of data systems, information flows, and analytics platforms
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across multiple seniority levels
Strong project management and organisational capability
Passion for data, analytics, and emerging technologies including ML/AI
Retail industry experience advantageous
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field