Manager: Application Development

Humankind Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Group in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Application Development Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for building, deploying, and enhancing enterprise applications and systems software.

You will drive development projects from planning to delivery, align work with business objectives, manage budgets and timelines, and champion quality standards and governance across ICT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Proficiency in Software Solutions, Application Architecture, and Design Thinking.
• IT certifications such as ITIL are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of Business/System Analysis.
• Proficiency in SDLC conceptual model.
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies.
• High-level understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Intermediate level of strategic planning and objectives.
• Decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Ability to maintain standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and deployment of new applications and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure development projects meet business requirements and objectives.
• Lead the application development team and foster collaboration.
• Review existing applications for effectiveness and improvement strategies.
• Research and recommend software products and services for procurement and development efforts.
• Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products.
• Develop and maintain project plans, documents, and coding standards.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Establish reporting lines, set objectives, and delegate responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards for production systems and change management.
• Drive ICT governance and structured development processes.

Skills

Application Architecture

Software Solutions

SDLC concepts

ITIL knowledge

Budgeting awareness

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Project management

Business analysis understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Job Title: Application Development Manager

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Application Development Manager to lead our dynamic team in the creation, deployment, and enhancement of cutting-edge applications and systems software.

Responsibilities:

• Development and Deployment Management: Oversee the development and deployment of new applications and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Business Requirements: Ensure development projects meet business requirements and objectives.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction to the application development team, fostering collaboration and excellence in support of business applications.
• Systems Analysis: Review existing applications for effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement strategies.
• Research and Recommendation: Research and recommend software products/services for procurement and development efforts.
• Feasibility Studies: Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products, offering valuable insights based on findings.
• Documentation and Standards: Develop and maintain project plans, application/systems documents, and standards.
• Project Management: Interact with project teams to ensure successful project delivery within set timelines and budgets. Create and maintain project plans, budgets, and reports.
• Operational Responsibility: Have tactical and operational responsibility for project teams, defining, monitoring, and updating development plans.
• Team Building: Select individuals aligned with ICT goals, managing their contributions effectively within the organization.
• Reporting and Delegation: Establish effective reporting lines, delegate responsibilities, and set clear goals and objectives.
• Financial Accountability: Manage budgeting, resource allocation, development, and training within the designated area.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to industry quality standards for production systems and change management.
• Decision-making and Execution: Responsible for decision-making and execution within the domain of responsibility.
• Process Adherence: Establish structured processes in line with global best practices in Software Development, Project Management, Testing, and ICT Governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Proficiency in Software Solutions, Application Architecture, and Design Thinking.
• IT certifications such as ITIL are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of Business/System Analysis.
• Proficiency in SDLC conceptual model.
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies.
• High-level understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Intermediate level of strategic planning and objectives.
• Decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Ability to maintain standards and policies.