Software Development Manager

Recruiter:

wePlace

Job Ref:

JHB000785/AS

Date posted:

Monday, July 28, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market Annually

SUMMARY:

An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for a Software Development Manager to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing

Lead multiple technical teams in delivering the full product lifecycle, from features to support and maintenance, while driving continuous improvements in efficiency, optimization, innovation, and team development.

Minimum Experience

Bachelor's degree in commerce or information technology - Computer Science
Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
People management and development practices and principles
Stakeholder management
Budgeting and accounting principles
Business analysis and design
Project Management principles and methodologies
At least 5 years’ experience in software development management
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience of:

Managing a budget
Crafting roadmaps
Leading and working in an agile development environment
Using technical skills to support and guide a technical team
To establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
Utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders
Using leadership to influence in other areas.

Knowledge

Minimum:

Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
People management and development practices and principles
Stakeholder management
Budgeting and accounting principles
Business analysis and design
Project Management principles and methodologies

Ideal:

Banking industry
Central Collections environment
Bank Systems Environment
Bank Business Model
Agile development principles
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record

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