Software Development Manager

Whizants (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizants (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a high-performing development team and oversee delivery of secure, scalable software solutions.

This role guides the full SDLC from strategy and architecture to deployment and continuous improvement, leveraging strong leadership and deep C#/.NET expertise. The successful candidate will lead teams, define roadmaps, and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to drive modernization and innovation across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years’ experience in software development.
• Minimum 5 years in a software development management or technical leadership role.
• Strong background in C#/.NET enterprise systems.
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale software solutions.
• Solid understanding of modern architectures, microservices, and cloud-native concepts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers and technical specialists.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous learning.
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Resolve conflict, guide decision-making, and manage performance effectively.
• Encourage upskilling and adoption of modern development practices.
• Define software development strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and technical requirements.
• Plan workflows, resources, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Develop long-term roadmaps for platform enhancement, modernization, and innovation.
• Oversee C# / .NET, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, SQL, and Kubernetes environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

C# / .NET

ASP.NET MVC

Angular

SQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Department:IT & Systems

Reports To:Chief Information Officer

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedSoftware Development Managerto lead and manage a high-performing development team and oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.

This role is responsible for guiding the full software development lifecycle — from strategic planning and system architecture through to deployment and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership capability with deep technical expertise, particularly inC#/.NET enterprise environments, to drive delivery excellence and long-term system evolution.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  (Master’s degree advantageous)
• 10–15 years’ experience in software development
• Minimum 5 years in a software development management or technical leadership role
• Strong background inC#/.NET enterprise systems
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale software solutions
• Solid understanding of modern architectures, microservices, and cloud-native concepts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers and technical specialists
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous learning
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders
• Resolve conflict, guide decision-making, and manage performance effectively
• Encourage upskilling and adoption of modern development practices

Strategic Planning & Delivery

• Define software development strategies aligned with organisational objectives
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and technical requirements
• Plan workflows, resources, timelines, and delivery milestones
• Develop long-term roadmaps for platform enhancement, modernization, and innovation

Key Technology Environment

• C# / .NET–Exceptional expertise required, including architecture, security, microservices, and enterprise-scale system design
• ASP.NET MVC– Medium-level proficiency
• Angular– Medium-level knowledge
• SQL– Medium-level proficiency
• Kubernetes– Solid understanding of container orchestration principles