Head of Platform
On-site · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Own the core product platform portfolio and drive platform strategy across front-end and back-end systems. Lead a multidisciplinary team of product managers, analysts, and specialists to enable fast, reliable product development; ensure APIs, data contracts, and shared services are consistent; translate strategy into measurable platform KPIs; govern platform ownership, integration standards, and lifecycle management; partner with Engineering and Product Operations to deliver cohesive solutions and scalable growth. Build scalable team structures, embed ownership and data-driven decision-making, and translate company strategy into platform initiatives and measurable outcomes that support product growth and customer experiences.
Required Qualifications
- Credit and criminal record check will be conducted
- Qualification verification check will be done
- Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment
Desired Qualifications
- Strong experience in product management
- Experience leading platform or systems-driven product teams
- Experience with back-end and front-end architectures
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to operate at strategic and execution levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritisation
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Experience with API ecosystems, data architecture, and integrations
- Familiarity with agile product operating models at scale
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