Senior Product Manager at NOA in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About NOA:

Established in 2022, NOA (an acronym for Net Zero Africa) is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP), aggregator and energy trader, licensed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. We empower commercial and industrial companies to reach their net-zero goals while securing long-term energy savings. Backed by R3.9 billion in equity capital from Old Mutual’s African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), we currently have 1475 MW of generation capacity under construction.

At NOA, we believe that energy is life; it is the pulse that powers our industries, our economy and empowers our communities. We are currently at a unique, once-in-a-generation moment in South African history, similar to the birth of the gold industry or the mobile revolution. It is a mission-critical time, and we have the right partners and expertise to shape the creation of an entirely new energy landscape.

What truly sets us apart is The NOA Way, our intentionally crafted culture and roadmap for excellence. We aren't just a utility; we are a tight, high-functioning team of all-in problem solvers who lean into complexity to find original solutions. We speak simply, act big, and step forward to own the changes our nation needs.

Our impact is immense: we are here to solve the immediate energy crisis, fuel the growth of the South African economy, and create a global blueprint for a decarbonised future. We are building a phenomenal team to do something magnificent together, and we make sure to savour the journey along the way.

Role Purpose:

At NOA, we know that we need to be a technology-powered, product-led business to maximise our impact and our value to customers as the leading renewable energy trader in Africa. We are building the technology-powered solutions required to deliver the best possible customer experiences and to power our business at scale.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager for our Customer Experience and Analytics product teams respectively, to deliver the solutions that will take NOA to the next level across these domains.

At NOA, we empower our product teams to solve hard problems – customer and internal business problems – in ways that our customers love and work for our business. Our product teams are cross-functional, generally comprised of a product manager, a product designer, tech lead and the software engineers, analysts and other roles required for the domain.

We staff our product teams with the necessary skills to come up with effective solutions that are valuable (our customers choose to buy or use it), viable (the solution works within the constraints of the business), usable (the user can figure out how to use it) and feasible (our engineers have the skills and technology to implement it).

While the product designer is accountable for ensuring the solution is usable, and the engineers are accountable for ensuring the solution is feasible, the product manager takes end-to-end accountability for delivering the solution and ensuring it is both valuable and viable.

As product manager you must contribute a solid knowledge of the various constraints of the business to your product team – constraints from marketing, sales, operations, portfolio management, trading, finance and legal are typical examples. You must also contribute a deep knowledge of our users and customers, and the data about how our customers or internal users engage with our products. Finally, you are expected to track industry trends and the competitive landscape as they pertain to your team’s products and domain.

We operate in a technically and commercially complex industry involving extensive analytics and data, so your ability to grasp new domains and technical concepts and to draw insights from data will be critical for the role.

We seek product managers that understand that consistent innovation is the result of each member of the product team contributing their passion and their ideas. As product manager you must collaborate closely with your product designer and engineers to discover effective solutions and then work together to deliver those solutions to our customers or internal users, while managing the delivery process.

While we empower our product teams to figure out the best solutions to the problems that need to be solved, we also hold those teams accountable for the results. Shipping is necessary, but not sufficient. We look for product managers that are not afraid of signing up for results, even when this means they have to work through others to achieve the necessary outcomes.

As with the other roles on the product team, this is an individual contributor role. You will need to be able to influence your teammates, as well as colleagues, stakeholders, and key executives, through your use of data, analysis, logic and executive communication.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of the techniques and methods of modern product discovery and product delivery.

• 5+ years working on technology-powered products as either a product manager, product designer, engineer, data analyst, data scientist, or user researcher.

• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple new functional areas of business and technical domains – e.g. engineering, design, finance, sales, marketing, renewable energy, electricity wheeling, energy demand, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to figure out solutions to hard problems with many constraints, using sound judgement to assess risks, and to lay out your argument in a well-structured, data-informed, written narrative.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with, interpret, summarise and explain technical and commercial data.

• Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, and company leaders in a constructive and collaborative relationship.

Diverse Perspectives:

We know that innovation thrives on product teams where diverse points of view come together to solve hard problems. As such, we explicitly seek people that bring diverse life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, diverse cultures, and diverse work experiences. Please be prepared to share with us how your perspective will bring something unique and valuable to our product teams.

Why join NOA?

A once-in-a-career mission:

Joining NOA is an invitation to be part of a growing team at the very forefront of the South African renewable energy industry. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organisation with strong financial backing and a deep commitment to unlocking a just energy transition for our nation. This is a unique moment in history, a chance to shape a new industry from its inception.

The NOA Way: culture by design

We don't leave our culture to chance; we have intentionally crafted a roadmap called The NOA Way to ensure our business is a remarkable place that houses your highest aspirations. We are all-in problem solvers who think big and move with speed to make a significant impact. We value performance connections, the belief that through genuine collaboration, we can achieve results far greater than the sum of our individual parts.

Investment in your evolution: Powering your career?

We provide a world-class environment designed to help you thrive in a demanding sector:

• The Powerkit: Every new team member participates in a day-long offsite "experience" in Cape Town to master the skills needed to excel within the NOA system.
• Continuous growth: You will benefit from a constant feedback loop through our RAP (Review, Analyse, Plan) cadence, alongside coaching resources and Lunch and Learn sessions to own your career path.
• Supportive wellbeing: We promote true work-life integration with flexible hours, hybrid work-from-home options, and wellness initiatives specifically designed to "refuel your tank".

Competitive reward & equity:

We recognise and reward exceptional performance with a framework that allows you to participate in our collective success:

• Market-leading compensation: We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience level.
• Incentives for impact: You will be eligible for a performance-related short-term incentive (STI) bonus.
• Ownership culture: We offer meaningful equity investment exposure through our staff share scheme, ensuring you are truly invested in the future we are building.