Hybrid Software Development Manager - Lead and Grow Teams

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Leadership development

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a development team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role covers the full software lifecycle and combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning.

The position offers hybrid work with office days and remote work options. You will guide architecture choices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to deliver high-quality software on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Significant experience delivering complex software projects and leading teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and full SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a software engineering team.
• Oversee planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure coding standards, quality assurance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define roadmaps.
• Manage timelines, resources, and budgets; drive process improvements.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
• Resolve impediments and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Leadership

SDLC & Agile

Software Architecture

Mentoring Engineers

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a development team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role covers the full software lifecycle and combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning.

The position offers hybrid work with office days and remote work options. You will guide architecture choices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers to deliver high-quality software on schedule and within budget.