Software Development Team Lead

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006654/TF

Date posted:

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

1 200 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Ever created the team WhatsApp group… and somehow became the leader?
We know a Team Lead when we see one.
This is for those already leading — just ready for the right environment.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Every team has one, the person who organises the chaos, supports everyone, and still gets their own work done.
This talent network is for Software Developers naturally stepping into Team Lead roles and ready to do it in environments that actually match their level.

Think leading from the front, shaping decisions, and staying hands-on with clean, meaningful code, in teams that value strong engineering and real collaboration.

real ownership
real impact
leadership that actually makes a difference

With many IT jobs offering remote or hybrid flexibility, modern tech stacks, and real growth, this is for developers ready to lead properly.

Skills & Experience:

Strong experience in software development (backend, frontend, or full SDLC)
Proven or natural leadership ability (mentoring, guiding, or supporting developers)
Solid understanding of modern development practices and clean code
Ability to balance hands-on development with leading a team
Interest in exploring developer jobs or leadership-focused IT opportunities

Qualification:

Relevant IT qualification or equivalent software development experience

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