Development Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007378/TSch

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead multiple development teams, shape delivery standards, and drive technical excellence in a mature engineering environment that trusts its managers, values outcomes over micromanagement, and rewards accountability with real autonomy.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

This opportunity is with a technology-driven organisation delivering modern software solutions across multiple platforms. The business operates in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment where leaders are empowered to run their teams with trust, flexibility, and ownership.
The Manager: Development is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and short- to mid-term planning of all development teams. While this role is not hands-on coding, a strong technical background is highly advantageous to enable effective decision-making, guidance, and quality oversight. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensure delivery standards are met, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
This is an in-person role, with flexible working arrangements such as designated work-from-home admin days and an unlimited leave policy for managers—provided teams continue to operate effectively.
WIIFM: A senior leadership role with real autonomy, trust-based flexibility, and the opportunity to shape how development teams operate and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring delivery to scope, quality, and timelines
Drive adoption of best practices across coding standards, Agile delivery, and engineering processes
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and QA teams to enable effective delivery and innovation
Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and performance reviews
Support ongoing professional development, coaching, and succession planning within teams

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

BSc in Software Development, or related qualifications.

Experience:

Proven experience leading and managing software development teams
Strong exposure to Agile delivery environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and delivery timelines
Experience overseeing short- to mid-term planning for development functions

Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, and people-management capabilities
Solid technical understanding of modern software development environments
Exposure to .NET-based back-end ecosystems
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks on the front end (advantageous)
Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining delivery oversight and accountability

Other Non-Negotiables:

Comfortable working primarily in-office, with flexible admin work-from-home arrangements
Able to operate independently with minimal oversight
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team performance and delivery

Apply now!

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· Software Development Leadership
· Engineering & Development Management
· Agile Delivery & Technical Management
· .NET & JavaScript Engineering Teams
· IT Leadership & Digital Transformation

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