Product and Growth Specialist

Recruiter

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref

CTI006739/LB

Date posted

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY

This isn’t just another product role. It’s your chance to step into a high-impact position at the exact moment a product goes from build to launch—where your decisions will shape not only what gets built, but how it succeeds in the market. If you enjoy owning outcomes, working closely with engineers, and seeing your ideas translate into real user growth, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come around often.

POSITION INFO

What's in it for you: Real ownership of product and growth strategy Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams Hybrid working setup in Cape Town CBD Opportunity to work on a product from early build through to launch and scale Exposure to both product management and growth marketing in one role A fast-paced, high-impact environment where your work matters Company and Job Description: My client is looking for a Product and Growth Specialist to join their team at a critical early stage. This is one of those rare IT jobs where you'll sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and growth, owning the roadmap while directly influencing go-to-market success. Initially, your focus will be deeply product-driven: defining features, working closely with engineering and design, and taking full ownership of delivery. As the product moves toward launch, your role evolves into growth, driving strategy, optimizing funnels, and helping shape how the product lands in the market. You'll be working directly with senior leadership in a fast-moving, startup-style environment, where ideas are implemented quickly and impact is visible. This role offers genuine ownership, exposure to both product and commercial strategy, and the opportunity to build something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the product roadmap, aligning features with business goals and user needs Translate requirements into clear product specifications for engineering and design Drive end-to-end delivery, including sprint planning, tracking, and cross-team coordination Conduct user research and define success metrics to guide product decisions Develop and execute go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives post-launch Optimise the full growth funnel (acquisition, activation, retention, revenue, referral) Job Experience and Skills Required: Education Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a technology or product-focused field Experience 3-6 years in product management, product ownership, or a related information technology job Experience owning a product roadmap and managing delivery end-to-end Exposure to or strong interest in growth, go-to-market strategy, or startup environments Skills Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with product-led growth and frameworks like AARRR Experience with tools such as Jira, Linear, or Notion is advantageous Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: IT jobs Information technology jobs Jobs in IT Developer jobs Developer vacancies Product and growth roles SaaS and startup careers IT recruitment IT recruitment agencies If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.