Capitec

Head: Product Engineering

Capitec  •  Stellenbosch, ZA (Hybrid)  •  4 hours ago
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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Purpose Statement

  • To integrate and align an entire Product Line* through guiding and coaching Product Heads so that ‘best in world’ products are developed according to the requirements of the Business Owner/s and organisational strategy and objectives.

*For example, the Credit product line which comprises the products of Self Help, Purpose, Non salary, Personal Lending and Credit Platforms)

Education (Minimum)

  • Honours Degree in Commerce or Business Management

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

  • Masters Degree in Commerce or Business Management

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum:

Experience

  • 12+ yrs. experience in business management at a senior level in an innovative high performing environment, where technology is at the forefront.
  • Ideally experience in a banking of Fin Tech. environment, but product line dependant.
  • 8+ years’ experience managing people including providing guidance and direction to senior managers, serving as arbitrator when required.
  • Providing thought leadership and vision, identifying and promoting strategic opportunities for the organisation.
  • Aligning multiple teams and products and their strategies with a central organisational strategy and related objectives.
  • Managing multiple initiatives with competing priorities and experience in influencing multiple, diverse stakeholders at all levels, both business and technology.
  • Business and product vision; has had ownership and oversight of products previously.
  • Working at different levels in an organisation (strategic, tactical and technical levels) but significant experience of corporate strategy thinking and planning.
  • Communicating with technical and non-technical senior stakeholders across multiple business units.
  • Leading, being a mentor and earning trust across different levels and multiple groups of a large organization
  • Using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives.
  • Leading and managing senior and technical managers to deliver, with delivery in an agile manner and at a scaled level
  • Managing and working with remote / hybrid teams

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strategic and commercial thinking at an organisation wide level and perspective.
  • Able to think about problems from a business perspective using people, technology and product input.
  • Business acumen and systems thinking; able to take a ‘big picture’ view, assess, make a logical, sound decision and influence others to achieve objectives.
  • People leadership and management practices to empower, create focus and delivery.
  • Organising, planning and prioritising work.
  • Data-driven approach; analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Technologically literate and able to adapt to new technologies.
  • Able to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety

Skills

  • Commercial Thinking Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
  • Strategic Thinking Skills

Additional Information

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec

About Capitec

Imagine simple, affordable banking solutions that work for you – just like it does for over 25 million South Africans. They’re banking smart, paying less and getting more value every day with us.

As the country’s leading digital bank, we’re proud to have been voted the Coolest Bank by the youth in the 2024 Sunday Times GenNext Awards.

With 880 branches and a team of over 16,900, we’re here to grow with you.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stellenbosch, ZA
Year Founded
2001
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