Head of Development

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005830/SH

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Is your leadership style more “agile” than “waterfall”? Do you dream in clean code and think in architecture diagrams?
Our client is searching for a Development Manager to take the lead in building scalable systems, mentoring dev squads, and deploying innovation across the enterprise. This isn’t a bug fix—it’s a full system upgrade.
You’ll be the lead architect in a fast-paced environment where every sprint matters, every commit counts, and your decisions shape the future of their tech landscape. If you’re ready to refactor culture, push delivery velocity, and ship excellence—this is your next release.

POSITION INFO:

Your Mission Parameters:
Lead and mentor a team of developers and QA engineers
Architect and implement robust, scalable solutions using modern frameworks and best practices
Drive recruitment, onboarding, and continuous development of technical talent
Manage multiple concurrent projects from concept to release
Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless system integration
Own delivery timelines and product strategy across the tech stack

Your Tech Stack:
3+ years in a similar leadership role
Tertiary qualification in IT (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
Hands-on technical expertise—still love to get your hands dirty in code
Strategic thinker with strong planning and people skills

Why This Role?
Because our client is building the future—and they need a leader who can write the next chapter.

Ready to lead the next release?
Contact Seth Hickley at or call
Quote Ref: CTI005830

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