Product Intern

Location: Cape Town, SA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Reporting To: Senior Product Manager

About Ten Lifestyle Group

Ten Lifestyle Group is a global technology-enabled lifestyle services company that helps people make the most of their time through personalised experiences, travel, and lifestyle support.

Our teams work with leading organisations around the world to deliver exceptional member experiences through innovative technology, human expertise, and personalised service.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Product Intern to join our Cape Town team and gain hands-on experience working within a global product organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Product Intern to join our Product team in Cape Town, South Africa on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role is designed for someone who is looking to start their career in Product Management and gain practical experience supporting the delivery and improvement of digital products. You will work closely with a Senior Product Manager and contribute to key product operations, including system configuration, quality assurance, documentation, user feedback analysis, and product delivery activities.

You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in agile product practices, gaining exposure to product strategy, stakeholder collaboration, and the end-to-end product lifecycle.

For the right candidate who demonstrates strong capability, curiosity, and commitment, this internship may provide a pathway towards future Product opportunities within Ten.

Key Responsibilities

Product Operations & Configuration

• Support the configuration and setup of new schemes, member profiles, and product features within our platforms.
• Maintain accurate product information and ensure system updates are completed efficiently.

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Assist with testing new features, enhancements, and system updates before release.
• Identify, document, and communicate issues to support a high-quality member experience.

Product Administration & Documentation

• Support daily product team operations, including documentation, release notes, process updates, and general product housekeeping.
• Help maintain clear and organised product documentation.

Product Delivery & Agile Support

• Shadow a Senior Product Manager during key product ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Gain exposure to agile delivery processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Product Discovery Support

• Assist with gathering, analysing, and summarising member feedback from support channels and internal stakeholders.
• Support the identification of opportunities for product improvements.

Backlog & Data Support

• Assist with maintaining and refining the product backlog.
• Support basic product reporting, tracking metrics, and monitoring product performance.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong interest in Product Management, technology, and digital products.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when managing configurations, documentation, and testing activities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with different teams.
• A curious mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Currently based in Cape Town, South Africa and able to work in a hybrid environment.

Why Join Us?

Mentorship & Development

Work closely with experienced product professionals and gain practical guidance through hands-on learning and product shadowing.

Real-World Product Experience

Gain exposure to live product development, operational processes, and decision-making within a global technology business.

Career Growth Opportunities

Develop foundational Product Management skills and build experience that can support future opportunities within the product function.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of Product Management and Agile delivery.
• How to translate business needs into product requirements.
• How product teams collaborate with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Basics of product discovery, prioritisation, and roadmap planning.
• Hands-on experience with product tools, workflows, and delivery processes.

Career Development & Mentorship
Receive direct guidance and mentorship from experienced Product Managers and gain insight into a career in Product Management.

Hands-On Product Experience
Work on real products and contribute to improvements that directly impact our members and clients.

Global Team Exposure
Collaborate with colleagues across different regions and gain experience working within an international technology business.

Hybrid Working Environment
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, balancing collaboration with focused individual work.

Learning Opportunities
Build practical skills across agile delivery, product operations, quality assurance, user feedback analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Career Pathway Opportunities
Opportunity to develop the skills and experience required for future Product roles within Ten Lifestyle Group.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture
Join a supportive team environment where your ideas, curiosity, and contributions are valued.

Commitment to Diversity 

We encourage diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences. We appreciate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment for our employees. This idea unites the teams at TEN. All aspects of our relationship, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

“Ten works with a small preferred supplier list of recruitment agencies only. Please note we are not accepting any further recruitment agencies at this time. Ten Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.”