Job Rate: R1.3 to R1.6 million per annum (Total Cost to Company) - depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Gauteng
Department: IT & Systems
Reports To: Chief Information Officer
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to 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 in C#/.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 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
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
