Product and Trading Manager

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:

• Deep expertise in online casino product management
• Strong understanding of sportsbook operations and trading dynamics
• End-to-end lifecycle ownership from roadmap through launch and optimisation
• 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 Responsibilities1. Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and maintain product roadmaps across:Casino (content, lobby optimisation, search, promotions, recommendations)

• Sportsbook (event discovery, betslip UX, in-play, account journeys)

• Conduct market and competitor analysis within the South African iGaming landscape.

• Identify growth opportunities and prioritise initiatives based on customer value, revenue impact, regulatory requirements, and feasibility.

2. Product Lifecycle & Delivery

• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, optimisation, and retirement.
• Translate commercial objectives into clear product requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, DBA, and platform teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Ensure release governance, quality assurance, and strong operational controls.
• Maintain clear product and process documentation.

3. Performance & Optimisation

• Deliver accurate reporting across casino and sportsbook (turnover, GGR, margin, RTP).
• Define and track KPIs for product and feature performance.
• Drive optimisation through segmentation, funnel analysis, experimentation, and personalisation.
• Identify performance gaps and enhance UX and customer journeys.
• Incorporate user research and feedback into continuous improvement.

4. Trading & Supplier Oversight

• Lead the Product & Trading function with accountability for commercial outcomes.
• Manage sportsbook providers, traders, aggregators, and studio partners.
• Oversee casino content curation, placement, and market-specific optimisation.
• Ensure alignment between product, trading, and operations to maximise margin, engagement, and retention.
• Maintain strong governance and regulatory compliance.

5. Stakeholder Leadership

• Partner with trading, UX/UI, engineering, CRM, marketing, compliance, and executive teams.
• Build alignment around product priorities and strategy.
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and scale product capability as the organisation grows.

Key Competencies

• Strategic product leadership aligned to commercial growth
• Strong casino and sportsbook expertise
• End-to-end product ownership
• Advanced data-driven decision-making
• Agile delivery experience
• Commercial and margin management acumen
• Regulatory awareness
• Cross-functional leadership and influence

Qualifications:Required

• 5+ years’ casino product management experience within iGaming.
• Strong analytical capability across casino metrics and player behaviour.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements with development teams.
• Proven supplier and vendor management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and trading alignment experience.

Preferred

• Experience across both sportsbook and casino operations.
• Advanced optimisation and KPI management expertise.
• Proven leadership and team-building capability.
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement experience

Additional Information:Why Join Us?

• Competitive Packages: We offer a competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing industry.
• Collaborative Work Environment: You’ll join a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and customer engagement.
• Career Growth: Develop your skills in igaming marketing, gain technical expertise, and be part of an exciting, rapidly evolving industry.
• 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!