Product Manager - VAS and Commercial

Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To develop and manage a portfolio of consumer products as part of a product team in line with company goals and CBU strategy
• To give inputs into the product strategy and product roadmap impacting the overall BU strategy.
• To be the end-to-end custodian of the product portfolio, responsible for driving its development from concept to launch, including business case creation, product specification for IT, user acceptance testing, go-to-market execution and post implementation performance management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The product lifecycle management and revenue optimisation of the existing portfolio of Products & Services related to data, sms, international and roaming services.
• To work with different parts of the business to deliver products and services (This would involve working on documentation, providing inputs and evaluation for financial business cases, defining business rules and working with customer experience teams to define and refine customer journeys)
• Conduct feasibility studies on product segments to determine inclusion into BU strategy.
• Perform commercial analysis and work with finance business partner team to determine the commercial impact within the business unit.
• Conceptualise and pitch new product ideas based on consumer & market trends and opportunity management principles, in line with business strategy and performance
• To regularly review launched products/product governance to ensure the performance is in line with initial assumptions and implement corrective measures if needed. To ensure sustainability.
• Own and drive a set of product P&L’s fostering stakeholder management, inclusive decision making and influence related activities.
• Be well abreast of key competitor activity within the environment and suggest/review activity to mitigate.
• Monthly product presentations for an audience consisting of managing executives and senior management

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric essential
• Relevant 3 year Business or Technical degree essential.
• Prior telecom experience is a plus
• Prior product management experience is a plus
• Understanding of telecoms product and technology is a plus

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Min 5 years’ experience
• Exceptional Communication & presentation skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of financials, commercial acumen and analytics are required.
• Stakeholder Management skills
• Interpersonal and self- management skills are a must.
• Networking and influence skills are critical
• A thorough understanding of GTM implementations.
• Flexibility, problem solving and dealing with ambiguity

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 27 February 2026.

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.