Looking for product owner from aftica

Looking for a Tech-Savvy Product Owner (South African) — Small Software Development Project (Fixed Budget)
Project Overview
We're seeking an experienced Product Owner based in South Africa (or nearby) to lead a small-scale software project from conceptualization to delivery, within a fixed budget.
Objectives & Scope
Define and prioritize key requirements
Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth delivery
Ensure project stays aligned with end-user value and timeline
Provide regular progress updates and adapt to evolving needs
Requirements
Must-Have:
Based in South African countries (like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, etc.)
Proven experience as a Product Owner or Agile Product Manager in software projects
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Nice-to-Have:
Experience in SaaS or FinTech domains
Prior success in managing small, fixed-budget software projects
Project Details
Budget: Fixed — to be discussed and agreed upon in proposal stage
Duration: 1–3 months (part-time, ~less than 30 hrs/week)
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Work Model: Remote collaboration with regular check-ins
Deliverables: Defined backlog, sprint plans, progress tracking, final product handoff documentation
Deliverables & Expectations
Project Kickoff: Requirements gathering and backlog preparation
Milestone Planning: Sprint roadmaps aligned with budget and timeline
Ongoing Updates: Weekly status reports, feedback loops
Final Handoff: Signed-off deliverables, documentation, and any necessary training or briefing
How to Apply
Briefly explain your agile methodology experience and previous project highlights
Clarify your availability and proximity to South Africa (time-zone overlap)
Highlight any budget-related success stories
Attach a simplified roadmap or backlog sample, if available
Why We Prioritize South African-Based Product Owners
Better alignment in time zones and cultural context
Potential access to local market insights or domain knowledge
Opportunity to build longer-term professional networks in the region
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Summary Table
Element Details
Role Product Owner (based in South Africa or nearby)
Budget Fixed (to be agreed)
Duration ~1–3 months, part-time (<30 hrs/week)
Methodology Agile (Scrum/Kanban), with backlog and sprint Planning
Deliverables Backlog, sprint plans, updates, final handoff docs
Ideal Background Experience with small projects, SaaS/FinTech a plus