Engineering Manager

Air Chefs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering management company in Stellenbosch is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and mentor 10-20 software engineers. This role involves translating business priorities into actionable goals, driving delivery, and refining agile development practices. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles, and a strong background in software development. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful software solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in software development and release processes.
• Leadership or management qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 10-20 engineers.
• Translate business priorities into clear goals.
• Implement and refine agile development practices.
• Provide technical guidance and triage product support issues.
• Develop individuals through coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders.

Skills

Software development

Team management

Project management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

B.Eng / B.Sc. Computer Science

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead 2-3 high-performing teams of software engineers in developing, maintaining and evolving our product suite. Youll provide clarity on the WHY and WHAT, enabling your team to deliver software that drives direct business and customer impact. This role blends technical leadership, people management and process excellence.

• Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Department: Development Engineering
• Reports to: Engineering Executive
• Team Size: 10-20 engineers

What Youll Do

• Lead and inspire: Motivate and mentor a total of 10-20 engineers to deliver high quality releases on time.
• Drive delivery: Translate business priorities into clear goals, unblock challenges and keep the team aligned on outcomes.
• Build processes: Implement and refine agile development practices, ensuring quality is baked into every release.
• Support products: Provide technical guidance and triage product support issues with professionalism and speed.
• Grow talent: Develop individuals through coaching, feedback and career planning, fostering a culture of ownership and learning.
• Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with Product Owners, System Architects and stakeholders to align roadmaps and manage dependencies.

What You Bring

• Education: B.Eng / B.Sc. Computer Science (leadership/management qualifications a plus)
• Experience: 12+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Skills:
  • Strong background in software development & release processes
  • Proven ability to manage teams, projects and budgets
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Knowledge of telecoms, networks and internet technologies is a strong advantage
• Attributes: Servant leader, empathetic, proactive, customer-focused and committed to delivery