Senior Product Owner (Contractor)

Job Title: Senior Product Owner Start Date: 2026-07-29 - 2026-08-28 Vacancy Type: Contractor JNB008108 Sectors: Business Services Education Location: Gauteng , JHB - Central Salary: Brief: Role Purpose: The Intermediate Product Designer will play a foundational role in shaping the Endura platform as it evolves from Beta into a scalable, commercial venture. The purpose of this role is not only to design interfaces, but to define, validate, and continuously improve the end‑to‑end user experience of a complex, data‑driven sustainability product in close partnership with real pilot clients. Operating within a venture studio environment, the designer will work at the intersection of user needs, sustainability domain complexity, business objectives, and technical feasibility. This role is responsible for turning ambiguity into clarity that translates emerging requirements, pilot feedback, and evolving product direction into clear, intuitive, and credible digital experiences. The Intermediate Product Designer is expected to act as a design owner and thought partner, influencing product decisions early, challenging assumptions, and ensuring that experience design meaningfully supports learning, validation, and scale. As one of the key custodians of the platform's usability and trustworthiness, this role helps ensure that Endura delivers real value to clients navigating an increasingly complex sustainability landscape. Success in this role means enabling: Confident, efficient use of sustainability data and insights Rapid learning and iteration during pilot and Beta phases A scalable UX foundation that supports future growth and commercialisation Strong alignment between user experience, venture objectives, and delivery constraints Detail: Key Responsibilities: Solution and Experience Design: The Intermediate Product Designer will work closely with the Senior Design Lead, particularly on solution direction during early-stage and venture-stage work Translate complex sustainability, data, and reporting requirements into clear, intuitive user experiences Venture‑Stage Design Leadership: Work closely with Senior Design Lead, Product Owners, and Developers during Beta and pilot phases Shape MVP and post‑pilot enhancements based on real client feedback User Research and Validation: Conduct lightweight but effective user research with pilot clients and internal stakeholders Translate insights from pilots into design improvements and refinements Plan and run usability testing, feedback sessions, and iterative design cycles with stakeholders and clients Skills and Experience: Required: 5+ years' experience in UI/UX, Product Design, or Solution Design Proven experience designing complex, data‑heavy or enterprise platforms Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end UX thinking and problem‑solving Advanced proficiency in tools such as Figma (or equivalent) Experience working in agile or lean product teams Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements Advantageous: Experience in sustainability or ESG (beneficial), fintech, or regulated industries Startup or venture studio experience Exposure to B2B platforms and analytics/reporting tools Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles show more... For more information please contact: Laurel Daniels Apply