Kasha is building Africa’s leading platform for last-mile access to health products and services, with a particular focus on women and the lower-income mass market.

To assist them they require the skills of a competent Product Owner, ideally located in the Cape Town, South Africa area, or in Kigali, Rwanda.

On offer is a 12 month contract with possibility of the role going permanent.

It will be your role to ensure the successful delivery of customer-centric, data-driven digital products by owning the product vision, managing the backlog, and prioritising initiatives to maximise business value.

In this role you will be part of a team focused on 4 key areas:

• AI / ML
• Last mile delivery, with a focus on IOT/GPS and chain management
• Dashbaords and analytics
• App development

Specific responsibilities include:

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through to delivery and optimisation.
• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, customers, engineering, UX, and marketing teams.
• Manage, prioritise, and groom the product backlog based on business value and customer impact.
• Translate business needs into detailed product requirements, epics, and user stories.
• Make informed decisions on product features, enhancements, and trade-offs.
• Drive agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Act as the voice of the customer to ensure products deliver excellent user experiences.
• Analyze and report on product performance using data and KPIs to inform future decisions.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product releases, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation within the product development lifecycle.

Background and skills sought:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory) – Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Pragmatic Institute Certification, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in technology-driven environments.
• Proven success in managing all aspects of a successful digital product throughout its lifecycle.
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Trello).
• Good understanding of UI/UX principles, digital ecosystems, APIs, and integration strategies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to drive results.