Software Engineering Manager

Derivco; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Derivco in Cape Town seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team, drive strategic product delivery, and bridge business needs with technical execution.

You will own the full lifecycle from concept to decommissioning, align roadmaps with customer outcomes, and mentor engineers while managing budgets and growth.

The role emphasizes automation, engineering maturity, stakeholder leadership, and continuous improvement across multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software engineering experience.
• Leadership experience in software delivery.
• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• Certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own full product and project lifecycle from inception to decommissioning.
• Align strategy with business and customer needs.
• Ensure compliance, performance tracking, and benefits realization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent.
• Drive performance development and career growth.
• Manage team budgets and resource planning.
• Champion automation and software engineering maturity.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Software delivery

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & coaching

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing software engineering team and drive impactful product delivery? We're looking for a passionate and strategic Software Engineering Manager to join our team and shape the future of our technology landscape.

Job Description:

• Successfully lead a software engineering team, ensuring end-to-end delivery of products and/or projects aligned with business objectives, processes, and standards.
• This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with technical execution, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement.
• The successful incumbent must have a proven leadership in managing software delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Software Delivery & Project Management

• Own the full product/project lifecycle from inception to decommissioning.
• Align strategy with business and customer needs.
• Ensure compliance, performance tracking, and benefit realization.

Team Management

• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
• Drive performance development and career growth.
• Manage team budgets and resource planning.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion automation and software engineering maturity.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:Relevant Diploma or Degree in a related field.
• Experience:8-10 years of relevant work experience in software engineering.
• Certifications: Not mandatory, but advantageous.

Closing date: 21 August 2026