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Think again!\nScale: Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.\nLearn: We work with the best of the best. Work alongside leaders and upskill in record time.\nGrow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.\nWho’s who in the tech space\nThe position reports to the Logistics Product Lead.\nYour mission, should you choose to accept it:\nDefine and drive the roadmap for features and services that power the on-demand logistics execution platform, supporting a network of 20,000 last-mile drivers operating in the network. This includes innovating and improving the back-end systems that enable seamless and scalable delivery execution.\nWork closely with engineering, design, operations, and executive teams to enhance driver and logistics systems. Collaborate with drivers and logistics stakeholders to ensure the product meets both operational and customer needs.\nTranslate business needs into actionable and measurable projects; partner with business owners to understand their challenges and priorities, to translate these into initiatives that improve the on-demand delivery experience.\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement by evolving product management practices to suit the fast-paced, dynamic nature of on-demand logistics.\nDefine and monitor key metrics (e.g., delivery times, driver utilization, cost per delivery) to inform product decisions. Use data to create compelling business cases for prioritizing initiatives.\nYou will analyse and understand project scope and core objectives through requirements workshops with stakeholders to define business requirements\nConduct workshops with stakeholders to elicit detailed functional requirements. Document these requirements (OKR & BRS) for engineering teams to create technical specifications.\nCollaborate with technical lead and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs.\nWork with technical leads and subject matter experts to align on the technical vision, balancing the operational trade-offs with usability, scalability, and performance.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, BI analysts, and UI designers, to deliver projects on time and within scope. Track project progress from concept to release, ensuring alignment with business goals.\nEvolve appropriate Product Management practices for a responsive, dynamic environment to foster cost-effective execution to commitments\nCollaborate with QA teams to review test plans and scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage and high-quality product releases. Perform user acceptance testing to validate functionality.\nProject management by setting timelines, driving project schedules and leading cross-functional development teams from design through to release. This includes monitoring for slippage and/or updating timelines and adjusting for changing scopes of work or considering mitigation options.\nUnderstand your target “customer” - assess both drivers and end-users to ensure products deliver a seamless, efficient, and transparent experience..\nPerforming user acceptance testing.\nQualifications & Experience:\nRelevant Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering/Commerce) with at least 4 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related role, preferably driving large, company-wide initiatives (through projects or responsibilities)\nExperience in an agile/iterative project management and development environment is beneficial \nPrior experience in logistics, on-demand delivery platforms, or e-commerce is highly preferred\n The skills we need:\nExecution skills: Demonstrated ability to define and execute a detailed product roadmap, particularly in the on-demand delivery or logistics space.\nOn-demand platforms: An understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in on-demand delivery, including real-time logistics, driver management, and operational efficiency.\nSolution-oriented: Proactive, accountable, and motivated to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.\nData-driven approach: Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure success.\nTechnical acumen: Familiarity with back-end systems, APIs, and technologies that support logistics execution, such as route optimization algorithms, real-time tracking, and trip allocation logic. Thorough knowledge of prevailing and emerging mobile and e-commerce trends and technologies.\nStakeholder management: Exceptional organizational and communication skills to balance multiple priorities and align cross-functional teams.\nExceptional communication skills\nAttention to detail: A meticulous approach to product development and the required documentation to support the successful assessment and execution of a detailed product initiative.\nCustomer advocate: A strong focus on improving the experience for both drivers and customers.\nLet’s talk about life @ Takealot Group\nThe power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.\nNo doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab, and make something great.\nRemote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.\nMentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.\nNaspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.\n Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini-golf, think good times).\nStaff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?\nBirthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. \nRight tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.\nHelp when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.\n Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).\nLike what you see? \nIf you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!\nTakealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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