Engineering Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006072/SH

Date posted:

Friday, November 28, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Some build code. Others build coders.
Our client is searching for an Engineering Manager to lead multiple agile squads through clean architecture, scalable delivery, and continuous improvement. If you see teams as systems, blockers as bugs, and growth as the ultimate release—this is your next deployment.
This isn’t a patch. It’s a full upgrade to your leadership stack. You’ll operate at the intersection of people, product, and process—translating business logic into executable goals, mentoring engineers like a seasoned compiler, and ensuring every sprint ships value.

POSITION INFO:

Your Mission
Orchestrate 2–3 agile squads (10–20 engineers) through high-velocity releases
Convert business logic into executable goals and remove delivery bottlenecks
Implement CI/CD-friendly agile practices with quality embedded in every sprint
Triage support issues with precision and technical depth
Refactor talent through coaching, feedback loops, and career pathing
Sync with Product Owners, Architects, and stakeholders to align roadmaps

Your Tech DNA
B.Eng / B.Sc. in Computer Science (bonus: leadership/management certs)
12+ years in software engineering, 3+ years in a leadership role
Deep understanding of SDLC, release pipelines, and scalable architecture
Proven track record in managing teams, budgets, and delivery timelines
Fluent in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional sync
Bonus: Experience in telecoms, networking, or internet technologies

Ready to Git Push Your Career Forward?
If you're ready to compile vision, debug inefficiencies, and deploy scalable leadership, this is your next release.

Contact Seth Hickley at or call 021â¯418â¯1750
Quote Ref: CTI006072

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