Position Overview
- Job Title: Head of Product
- Location: Ebene (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 14 December 2025
- Requisition ID: R-15981868
Role Purpose
- Design and deliver the product line strategy and annual plans to support RBB Strategic objectives for both Assets and Liabilities products.
- Maximise income and profitability of the product portfolio while ensuring alignment with customer needs, governance, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy & Planning
- Set strategic direction for the product portfolio with Head of Business Enablement.
- Align product offerings with customer segmentation and value propositions.
- Inform country Distribution, Marketing, and Propositions teams of strategy, positioning, and implementation plans.
2. Product Management
- Identify income drivers and levers to achieve performance targets.
- Monitor product line performance, competitor activity, and market trends.
- Implement changes in pricing, features, or new product development with proper governance.
- Produce reporting on KPIs, income, margin, and product performance with recommendations.
3. New Product Development
- Generate and manage new product or amendment ideas.
- Conduct research, write business cases, perform financial modeling, and risk assessment.
- Facilitate planning workshops and manage product launch from pilot to full rollout.
- Handover products to BAU (Business As Usual) and perform post-project reviews.
4. Team Leadership
- Build, coach, and lead a high-performing product management team.
- Motivate, develop, and recognize staff while fostering empowerment and accountability.
- Conduct performance reviews, manage training needs, and create a culture of ownership and initiative.
5. Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and risk control standards.
- Implement new regulatory or Group requirements across the product line.
Education & Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Advanced Diploma in:
- Business
- Commerce
- Management Studies
Application Link: Apply Here
Employer Notes
- Absa emphasizes career development, providing tools, guidance, and support for employee growth.
- Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, compliant with the Employment Equity Act.