Product Development Manager (Personal Care and Beauty))

Watershed Consulting
Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 month ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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What You Bring to the Team Education: Degree or National Diploma in Business, Marketing, Finance, Chemistry\/Science, or a related technical discipline. Proven NPD Track Record: At least 4+ years of hands-on product development experience within the FMCG sector . (Prior experience in personal care, beauty, skincare, or haircare is highly advantageous). Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage the complete end-to-end development journey-we are seeking a holistic project lead rather than someone restricted to a single technical, marketing, or account-management silo. Commercial & Numerical Acumen: Solid understanding of unit economics, manufacturing margins, landed packaging costs, and financial P&Ls. Relationship & Project Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal skills to handle demanding retail clients alongside the organizational discipline to manage multiple concurrent project schedules. Work Environment & Benefits Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday: 07:45 - 16:30 | Friday: 07:45 - 15:15), with flexible start\/end time options available. Leave: 20 working days annual leave. Culture: Flat, highly collaborative environment where your individual contribution directly impacts product innovation and company growth.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWestern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Posted17 September 2026
Closing Date17 December 2026
Watershed Consulting
Western Cape

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