Management

Head of product development

Gross salary in South Africa is

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80% of people earn:

321K - 1.3M ZAR

10% earn less lthan 321K ZAR

10% earns more than 1.3M ZAR

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Head of product development position in the South Africa earn between 320,664 ZAR and 1,285,968 ZAR annually gross.

10% of employees earn less than 320,664 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 1,285,968 ZAR.

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Description of job position

Define and drive the product development strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and market trends.
Lead and mentor a diverse team of product managers, designers, engineers, and other specialists to ensure collaboration, creativity, and efficient project execution.
Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging the generation of new product ideas, features, and improvements based on customer feedback and industry insights.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines key milestones, timelines, and resource allocation for the entire product development lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, operations, and other departments to gather input, align strategies, and ensure successful product launches.
Oversee the quality control process, ensuring that products meet or exceed customer expectations and adhere to relevant quality standards.
Identify potential risks and challenges in product development, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays.
Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences to inform product strategies and enhance market positioning.
Manage the product development budget, making informed decisions to optimize resource allocation and maximize return on investment.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product development, using data-driven insights to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

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Position Head of product development - Management in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

19. place

Women representation in position

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Average age of respondent by position

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812. place

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Administration

95,307 - 195,617 ZAR

20. place

Economic/Financial Manager

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269,364 - 1,360,944 ZAR

19. place

Head of product development

Management

320,664 - 1,285,968 ZAR

18. place

Data scientist

Information Technology

267,336 - 1,372,932 ZAR

1. place

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435,624 - 2,020,524 ZAR

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