We are currently recruiting for a Development Manager to join our Technology team based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The main focus of the role is leading and overseeing the efforts in developing a company's technological projects and programs, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.

Education

• A degree or Diploma or Equivalent NQF Level 6/7 Qualification
• Relevant programming qualification or certification
• Degree in Project Management or related

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years development experience
• Experience in the following technologies & design patterns:
• .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.0 & 4.5+
• SQL
• Web services.
• Net.
• T-SQL
• SQL 2012+
• SQL Stored Procedures
• SSIS and DTS Packages
• Windows Service Applications.
• MVC

Responsibilities

• Control costs and ensure responsible resource spend in line with budgets.
• Consult with operations where there is any impact of the income within other business units
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans in line with business priorities and group strategy to deliver and support fit-for-purpose software solutions.
• Work closely with Business Unit Heads, users, peers, and other stakeholders to identify information processing requirements
• Develop, implement and support software applications based on practices and architectures that will support decision making, improve business efficiency, support revenue generation and overall realisation of critical business strategies.
• Manage and oversee the compilation and document writing of program development and subsequent revisions
• Ownership of all aspects of the application development, including design, development, deployment, maintenance, and enhancements for larger scope projects.
• Lead solution research initiatives based on client requirements, make recommendations and compile proposals
• Lead preparation of RFPs, scope documents, work breakdown schedules and other documentation for IT projects and associated efforts.
• Ensure computer programs or software packages are designed, written, updated, and maintained to handle specific jobs
• Perform systems analysis to formulate the technical design of programs to accommodate changes required to build functionality to support new business processes;
• Ensure timely delivery of a functionally complete add tested software
• application or module as allocated by the development manager;
• Project management of all developer deliverables assigned to a project.
• Ensure proper change Management and Release Management process is followed in the team
• Ensure application Architecture Design is in line with best practices and frameworks such as TOGAF to ensure architecture meets non-functional requirements such as security and scalability.
• Document internal processes
• Provide timely and accurate delivery and performance reports to leadership teams
• Establish professional relationships with all internal & external clients to ensure delivery against service level agreements.
• Practise a collaborative approach through stakeholder engagement by keeping them informed of strategic initiatives that will impact their respective areas
• Drive change and influence future projects.
• Manage a team of staff members to ensure effective delivery of business unit objectives.
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members.
• Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed.
• Interview and recruit new members of the team, including determining appropriate compensation levels with input from Human Capital.
• Create effective workforce and recruitment demand plans to ensure that current and future business requirements can be met.
• When required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members calling on support from Human Resources when required.
• Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate only if required.
• Address poor performance of any team member through the formal Performance improvement programme and ensure that continued poor performance is appropriately dealt with.
• Create a culture of ownership and accountability throughout the organisation in support of our values

What we offer

• Permanent employment
• A competitive salary
• Access to medical aid and provident fund
• Continuous learning and training
• Hybrid working opportunities