Digital Product Manager Intern
About Us
We are a dynamic startup looking for an enthusiastic Digital Product Management Intern to join our team and help shape our product development process. Working directly with the CTO, you’ll gain hands-on experience in product management while contributing to our company’s growth and success.
Position Overview
This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn and practice digital product management in a fast-paced startup environment. You’ll be involved in various aspects of the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, while working closely with development teams and stakeholders.
In this concise video, Tamer El-Hawari, a Chief Product Officer, explains the fundamentals of digital product management and his role in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in defining product requirements and creating user stories in collaboration with the CTO and development team
- Help maintain and organise the product backlog and sprint planning materials
- Participate in user research and analyse user feedback to inform product decisions
- Support the creation and maintenance of product documentation
- Aid in tracking product metrics and preparing reports on product performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and marketing
- Help identify market trends and competitor activities
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Basic understanding of software development processes
- Proficiency with productivity tools (MS Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship or project experience in technology or startup environments
- Familiarity with agile methodologies
- Basic understanding of UX/UI design principles
- Experience with project management tools (Asana, Jira, Trello, etc.)
- Interest in or knowledge of our industry sector
What You’ll Learn
- Practical product management methodologies and best practices
- Product discovery and validation techniques
- Agile development processes and ceremonies
- Stakeholder management and communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Product strategy and roadmap planning
Additional Details
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Remote (Based in Durban / Cape Town)
- Compensation: R9000/mo
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant project work to [email protected] with the subject “PM Intern: {Full name}“. In your cover letter, tell us about a digital product you admire and why you think it’s successful.
