Stelselontwikkelingsbestuurder/ System Development Manager

Pro-Match Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Match Recruitment advertises a senior technology leadership role in an academic environment, centred on vision development and strategic direction for systems development initiatives.

The role requires 6+ years in IT, 3+ years in leadership, and strong expertise in project management, QA, and governance. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and align technical work with institutional goals.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science, Informatics, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in systems development, software engineering, or related IT disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years’ leadership or management experience overseeing development teams.
• Proven experience within an IT, technology, software development, or academic technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, project management principles, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and technical resources simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s technology vision and strategic objectives.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software development and technology projects.
• Establish project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Oversee system architecture, software design, development standards, and implementation practices.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, management, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and support software developers and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and information security standards.
• Lead, manage, and motivate development teams to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

BSc in Computer Science / Informatics or equivalent NQF 7

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Informatics, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in systems development, software engineering, or related IT disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years’ leadership or management experience overseeing development teams.
• Proven experience within an IT, technology, software development, or academic technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, project management principles, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and technical resources simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Vision Development and Strategic Direction (Vormingsideaal)

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s technology vision and strategic objectives.
• Ensure systems development initiatives support long-term institutional goals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.

Project Planning and Execution (Projekbeplanning en Uitvoering)

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software development and technology projects.
• Establish project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure successful delivery within agreed deadlines.

Technical Oversight (Tegniese Toesig)

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Oversee system architecture, software design, development standards, and implementation practices.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.

Communication and Collaboration (Kommunikasie en Samewerking)

• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, management, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments to ensure project alignment and success.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Mentorship and Team Development (Mentorskap)

• Mentor, coach, and support software developers and technical staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities for team members.

Compliance and Governance (Voldoening)

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, industry regulations, and information security standards.
• Maintain governance frameworks and best practices within the development environment.
• Monitor and manage technology-related risks.
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Quality Assurance (Gehalteversekering)

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure systems meet performance, functionality, and security requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in development standards and testing methodologies.

Staff Management (Personeelbestuur)

• Lead, manage, and motivate development teams to achieve departmental objectives.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure accountability.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of technical talent.

Resource Management (Hulpbronbestuur)

• Manage departmental budgets, technology resources, and development tools.
• Optimise resource allocation to maximise efficiency and project success.
• Ensure effective utilisation of personnel, systems, and infrastructure.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making ability.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of technical expertise and business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead change and drive innovation within a complex environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced technology leader to make a significant contribution within a progressive academic environment while leading impactful systems development initiatives.