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Category and Product Manager (JB5839)

  • Gauteng
  • Salary: R30 000.00 - R40 000.00 Per Month
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: FMCG Retail Health Fitness & Beauty
  • Reference: Category and Product Manager (JB5839)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Category and Product Manager  (JB5839)
Category: Health and Wellness
Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Salary: R30 - 40 000 per month
Employment Type: This role will begin as a three-month fixed term contract, with possibility of conversion to a permanent position. 
 
Our client is a South African direct-selling business operating nationally, with a strong focus on branded, affordable consumer products distributed through an extensive sales force network. The organisation has a long-standing presence in the market and is known for empowering individuals through sustainable income opportunities, while continuously expanding and evolving its product offering.
 
An opportunity exists for an experienced Category Manager to join a dynamic health and wellness division. This role will take ownership of key ingestible and topical health and wellness categories, driving category growth through strategic planning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping category strategy, leading new product development initiatives, and ensuring commercial performance through strong portfolio, pricing, and lifecycle management.
 
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Branding, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in category management within health and wellness or skincare
Strong expertise in market analysis and product development

Skills and Attributes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid project management capability
Ability to analyse and interpret financial and commercial performance indicators
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Detailed Orientated
Understanding of health and wellness ingredients (advantageous)
Proficiency in English, with isiZulu and/or Sesotho considered advantageous.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic category plans, including new product development, lifecycle management, and promotional planning.
Conduct market, consumer, and trend analysis to identify growth and innovation opportunities.
Collaborate closely with marketing, design, supply chain, procurement, and sales teams to deliver successful product launches.
Own category range, architecture, pricing strategy, and product positioning.
Lead competitor benchmarking and ensure offerings remain differentiated and relevant.
Partner with procurement and buying teams to align supply, forecasting, and production timelines.
Lead projects focused on product revamps, relaunches, and cost optimisation.
Develop detailed NPD briefs, artwork briefs, and design documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
 
Performance Measures
Category growth, sales, margin, and profitability
Innovation success and new product performance
Portfolio optimisation and SKU performance
Pricing effectiveness and competitive positioning
Cross-functional execution quality
Market insight delivery and post-launch performance
 
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner.  We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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