Team Leader : Technology

Datafin; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Team Leader: Technology to guide IT teams in delivering product features within the Operations division. This role demands a leader with a strong background in Software Development Management and experience in Banking or Retail Credit. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will oversee projects that enhance efficiency and innovation while developing your team. If you're passionate about technology and leadership in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Software Development Management leading a technical team.
• Experience in Banking or Retail Credit and knowledge of Budgeting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT teams for the full product lifecycle ensuring successful delivery.
• Drive efficiency, optimisation, and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Software Development Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

General Business Acumen

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / Vocational

Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Project Management methodologies

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Job description

PROVIDE direction to and lead IT teams responsible for the full product lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of all product features, support and maintenance related tasks within the Operations division of a dynamic & growing Financial Institution seeking its next Team Leader: Technology. You will also oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments. The ideal candidate will require Matric / Grade 12 / Vocational, have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Computer Science, have a minimum of 5 years work experience in Software Development Management including leading a technical team, have experience in a progressive database role or Software Dev role and been in an environment that required validating work. You must also have prior experience either in Banking or Retail Credit, have knowledge of Budgeting and Accounting principles, Business analysis and design, Project Management and have implemented & maintained financial and contact centre systems and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric / Grade 12 / Vocational.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology – Computer Science or Information Technology – Programming.

Experience / Skills:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Software Development Management including experience in leading a technical team.
• Experience in progressive database or Software Development roles.
• In an environment which required validating work.
• Stakeholder Relationship engagement and management.
• Responsible for delivery in a fast-moving environment.
• General business acumen.
• Experience in the Retail Credit and Banking industry.
• Budgeting and Accounting principles.
• Business analysis and design.
• Implementation and maintenance of financial and contact centre systems and procedures.
• Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Ideal to have:

• Bank Business Model

ATTRIBUTES:

• Communications skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship Management skills.
• Analytical.