Engineering Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006079/SH

Date posted:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to architect impact at scale? Our client is searching for an Engineering Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology leadership and people empowerment. This is your chance to steer multiple high-performing software engineering teams and deliver solutions that handle petabyte-scale data in mission-critical environments.

POSITION INFO:

What’s in Your Toolkit?
Experience: 12+ years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Education: B.Eng or B.Sc in Computer Science (bonus points for leadership certifications).
Skills:
Deep understanding of software development & release processes.
Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and budgets.
Strong communication and conflict-resolution chops.
Knowledge of telecoms, networks, and internet technologies is a major plus.
Your Mission:
Lead & Inspire: Mentor 10–20 engineers across 2–3 agile teams.
Drive Delivery: Translate business priorities into actionable goals and unblock challenges.
Build Processes: Implement agile practices that bake quality into every release.
Grow Talent: Foster a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
Collaborate: Partner with Product Owners and System Architects to align roadmaps.
Why You’ll Love It:
Work on cutting-edge software deployed globally.
Flexible hybrid work model.
Profit share scheme, annual reviews, and top-tier tools.
A culture that celebrates success—think Friday wind-downs, tech challenges, and innovation events.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to shape technology that matters while growing leaders from within.

Contact Seth Hickley at or call 021â¯418 1750
Quote Ref: CTI006079.

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