Search thousands of fresh jobs

×
This job is expired
Paracon

Software Development Manager

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Stellenbosch
  • Posted 25 Sep 2025 by Paracon
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2623060 - Ref 386847169346348
Apply Now

About the position

Our client is looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for delivering the full product lifecycle-from concept and development through to support and maintenance. This role is critical in driving efficiency, optimisation, innovation, and continuous development across technical environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software development management, stakeholder engagement, and agile practices.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership across multiple technical teams.

  • Drive the design, delivery, and support of all features and functionality within the product scope.

  • Manage the full technical delivery lifecycle, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

  • Oversee the planning and execution of projects aligned to product roadmaps.

  • Engage with key business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and goals.

  • Manage team resourcing, development, coaching, and performance.

  • Continuously optimise systems, team workflows, and development processes.

  • Ensure effective budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.

  • Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies and practices.



Experience Required:

Minimum:

  • 5+ years of experience in software development management.

  • Proven experience in:

  • Leading and working in agile development environments.

  • Crafting roadmaps and driving long-term technical strategies.

  • Budget management and resource allocation.

  • Applying technical knowledge to guide and support software development teams.

  • Managing deliverables and setting priorities within fast-paced environments.

  • Communicating and collaborating with a range of business and technical stakeholders.

  • Leading with influence across multiple business areas.



Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology (Computer Science or related field)

Preferred:

  • Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology (Computer Science or related field)



Knowledge & Skills:

Required:

  • Deep understanding of product-specific functional domains (e.g., Credit or App)

  • Strong people management and leadership capabilities

  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

  • Budgeting and accounting fundamentals

  • Business analysis and solution design techniques

  • Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)

  • End-to-end understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred:

  • Experience within the banking or collections industry

  • Exposure to Banking systems and business model

  • Knowledge of Agile development principles and frameworks





Desired Skills:

  • C#
  • Angular
  • Leadership
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Java

Apply Now

Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel any time.

Expires in 33 days

Email me jobs similar to: Software Development Manager

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job: Senior IT Auditor. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel at any time.