Senior Brand Product Manager - FMCG

Listing reference: amka_000045
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Amka is a South African home grown company with over 60 years in the Health and Beauty Industry. We are among the top 5 in South Africa. Our Vision is to be “Brand leaders in the Health, Beauty and Home Care Industry.” Our purpose is “To enrich people’s lives by creating and sharing Abundance.”With a portfolio of over 50 popular brands, Amka is a leading manufacturer in Skin Care, Bath Care, Hair Care, Home Care, Perfumes, Deodorants and Sun Screens.Our Health and Beauty brands include some of South Africa’s most-loved brands.
Introduction
Amka Products is ranked among the Top 5 FMCG manufacturers in personal care, with exports to over 70 countries and a growing international presence. We are seeking an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join our Specialised Marketing team. Minimum Requirements: Marketing Degree or IMM Diploma At least 5 years’ Brand Management experience in a relevant FMCG environment Key Focus Areas: Brand strategy development and execution New product launches (NPD) Budget management and profitability Driving brand growth and equity This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a leading and fast-expanding FMCG organization.
Job description

AMKA PRODUCTS – SENIOR BRAND MANAGER (SBM)

Amka Products is proudly ranked among the Top 5 FMCG manufacturers in personal care. With a strong and established local presence, our products are exported to over 70 countries worldwide, and our international footprint continues to expand year after year.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Brand Manager with 5 years and more experience in an FMCG company to join our Specialised Marketing team. This role is suited to a driven individual with solid FMCG experience who is ready to take full ownership of brand performance and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing FMCG business and contribute to a high-performing marketing team.

Essential Criteria

Applications will not be considered without the following:

  • Marketing Degree or IMM Diploma
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Brand Manager within a relevant FMCG environment
  • Must have FMCG environment experience 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute robust brand marketing strategies
  • Drive annual brand planning and performance reporting
  • Lead new product development (NPD) and successful product launches
  • Manage and optimise marketing budgets effectively
  • Strengthen brand equity and deliver profitable growth

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong FMCG brand management expertise
  • Sound financial acumen and P&L understanding
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking ability
  • Strong project management skills with urgency and accountability
  • Creative mindset with strong collaboration and leadership capability

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Amka’s skincare portfolio while advancing your career within a leading FMCG organisation.

 

("Senior Brand Manager" OR "SBM" OR "Brand Manager")

AND (FMCG OR "Fast Moving Consumer Goods" OR "Consumer Packaged Goods" OR CPG)

AND (skincare OR "personal care" OR cosmetics OR beauty OR haircare OR "household products")

AND ("marketing degree" OR "IMM diploma" OR "BCom Marketing" OR "business degree")

AND ("new product development" OR NPD OR "product launch*" OR "brand strategy" OR "brand planning")

AND ("P&L" OR "profit and loss" OR "financial acumen" OR budgeting OR "brand performance")

NOT ("assistant brand manager" OR "junior brand manager" OR internship OR "graduate trainee")

Minimum requirements

  • Marketing Degree or IMM Diploma
  • FMCG 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Brand Manager within a relevant FMCG environment
  • Proven experience in developing and executing brand strategies
  • Strong financial acumen with budget management experience
  • Experience managing new product development (NPD) and product launches

Benefits

Medical aid 

Pension Fund

Performance bonus: Based on your performance, you can earn the equivalent of one, two, or three months’ salary.

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