Software Development Manager

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Software Development Manager to lead multiple technical teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing product delivery and enhancing efficiency while fostering team development. The role requires a strong background in software development management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management.
• Experience in leading agile development environments and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technical teams for product lifecycle delivery and maintenance.
• Drive efficiency, optimization, and innovation in development environments.

Skills

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Job description

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• To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product
• Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management
• Experience of:
  • leading and working in an agile development environment
  • crafting roadmaps
  • managing a budget
  • using technical skills to support and guide a technical team
  • to establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
  • utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders
  • using leadership to influence in other areas.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
• People management and development practices and principles
• Budgeting and accounting principles
• Business analysis and design
• Project Management principles and methodologies

Ideal:

• Capitec Bank Business Model
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06