Domain Lead Stellenbosch

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Unifi is actively recruiting for a Domain Lead position in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Product / Management sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 5 - 10 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Product / Management• Location Preference: in Stellenbosch

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Domain Lead position is an important role within the Product / Management sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-With 5-10 years in Product / Management, you're positioned for senior roles. This opportunity allows you to mentor others and drive strategic initiatives.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Domain Lead position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 5 - 10 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Product / Management field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Product / Management sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Domain Lead Company: Unifi

Salary: Market Related

Job Type: Permanent

Sectors: Investment Management

Reference: 206928

Vacancy Details

Employer: Unifi

About Unifi Unifi stands out for its bold approach and genuine humanity. Proudly rooted in Africa, Unifi is revolutionizing credit across the continent with straightforward, rapid personal loans accessible via online, mobile, and branch channels. Serving clients in Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Tanzania, Unifi is driven by a conviction in Africa’s potential and its people. As one of Africa’s fastest-growing lenders, we merge outstanding client service with cutting-edge technology and data analytics.

Purpose of the Role You will steer the direction, roadmap, and execution of a specific domain within Unifi. Your role is to streamline processes by identifying opportunities and devising practical solutions that enhance client experience and business outcomes. You will align Unifi’s strategic goals with hands-on problem-solving to achieve tangible, measurable results that advance our long-term mission. Given the fast-paced environment at Unifi, adaptability, curiosity, and a comfort with uncertainty are essential.

Responsibilities - Oversee the domain’s direction and roadmap in alignment with Unifi’s overall business objectives and growth strategy. - Prioritize initiatives, making informed trade-offs based on business value, client impact, technical complexity, and available capacity to maintain focus on key priorities. - Collaborate with country teams to grasp their needs and challenges, leveraging insights to develop effective solutions that benefit Unifi and our clients. - Analyze client journeys, business processes, and systems to uncover opportunities for enhancing client experience and performance. - Troubleshoot problems, analyze data, and challenge assumptions to pinpoint root causes and devise practical solutions. - Manage dependencies across teams and systems, balancing domain priorities with Unifi’s objectives. - Work with business analysts and development teams to design, implement, and validate solutions. - Lead, mentor, and develop business analysts while actively participating in problem-solving and delivery. - Monitor product performance to ensure solutions meet intended outcomes. - Foster trust and open communication with country teams to encourage candid feedback when issues arise. - Challenge existing processes to identify simplification, automation, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product management, business analysis, consulting, technology, operations, or a related field. - Prior experience in financial services, lending, or African markets is advantageous but not mandatory. - Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends, derive insights, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in SQL is highly desirable. - A relevant qualification is beneficial, but strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are paramount. - Proven track record in taking products or projects from conception to successful delivery, with measurable results. - Strong analytical and business acumen, utilizing data to inform decisions and set priorities. - Experience in developing product roadmaps and collaborating with software development teams. - Curiosity and a willingness to question assumptions, ask probing questions, and delve into details. - Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate and resolve unclear problems. - Proactive, hands-on attitude with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and challenge ideas constructively. - Takes ownership, follows through, and focuses on delivering practical results. - Willingness to travel across Africa as required.