Company Description
Why Join Us
Join a forward-thinking, technology-led online betting business operating in a dynamic, regulated, high-growth South African market. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the Product and Trading function, with genuine influence over strategy, commercial performance, and long-term growth.
You will work closely with experienced product, operational, and executive teams while playing a key role in building, optimising, and scaling a licensed casino and sportsbook operation.
Job Description
The Product & Trading Manager will lead the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of the casino product portfolio, while ensuring strong alignment with sportsbook offerings to deliver a seamless customer experience.
The role requires:
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Deep expertise in online casino product management
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Strong understanding of sportsbook operations and trading dynamics
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End-to-end lifecycle ownership from roadmap through launch and optimisation
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Data-driven decision-making within a regulated iGaming environment
You will be accountable for commercial performance, product innovation, governance, and supplier management across the South African market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategy & Roadmap
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Define and maintain product roadmaps across:
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Casino (content, lobby optimisation, search, promotions, recommendations)
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Sportsbook (event discovery, betslip UX, in-play, account journeys)
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Conduct market and competitor analysis within the South African iGaming landscape.
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Identify growth opportunities and prioritise initiatives based on customer value, revenue impact, regulatory requirements, and feasibility.
2. Product Lifecycle & Delivery
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Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, optimisation, and retirement.
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Translate commercial objectives into clear product requirements.
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Work closely with engineering, DBA, and platform teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
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Ensure release governance, quality assurance, and strong operational controls.
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Maintain clear product and process documentation.
3. Performance & Optimisation
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Deliver accurate reporting across casino and sportsbook (turnover, GGR, margin, RTP).
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Define and track KPIs for product and feature performance.
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Drive optimisation through segmentation, funnel analysis, experimentation, and personalisation.
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Identify performance gaps and enhance UX and customer journeys.
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Incorporate user research and feedback into continuous improvement.
4. Trading & Supplier Oversight
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Lead the Product & Trading function with accountability for commercial outcomes.
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Manage sportsbook providers, traders, aggregators, and studio partners.
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Oversee casino content curation, placement, and market-specific optimisation.
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Ensure alignment between product, trading, and operations to maximise margin, engagement, and retention.
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Maintain strong governance and regulatory compliance.
5. Stakeholder Leadership
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Partner with trading, UX/UI, engineering, CRM, marketing, compliance, and executive teams.
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Build alignment around product priorities and strategy.
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Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
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Mentor and scale product capability as the organisation grows.
Key Competencies
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Strategic product leadership aligned to commercial growth
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Strong casino and sportsbook expertise
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End-to-end product ownership
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Advanced data-driven decision-making
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Agile delivery experience
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Commercial and margin management acumen
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Regulatory awareness
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Cross-functional leadership and influence
Qualifications
Required
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5+ years’ casino product management experience within iGaming.
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Strong analytical capability across casino metrics and player behaviour.
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Experience delivering measurable improvements with development teams.
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Proven supplier and vendor management experience.
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Strong commercial acumen and trading alignment experience.
Preferred
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Experience across both sportsbook and casino operations.
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Advanced optimisation and KPI management expertise.
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Proven leadership and team-building capability.
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Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
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Competitive Packages: We offer a competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing industry.
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Collaborative Work Environment: You’ll join a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and customer engagement.
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Career Growth: Develop your skills in igaming marketing, gain technical expertise, and be part of an exciting, rapidly evolving industry.
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Challenging and Rewarding Work: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking company.
If you’re ready to build something great and make a difference in a company that values innovation, apply today and join us in redefining the gaming experience!
