Software Development Manager, Pretoria

Department:

IT&Systems Reports To:

Chief Information Officer Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager

to lead and manage a high-performing development team and oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. This role is responsible for guiding the full software development lifecycle— from strategic planning and system architecture through to deployment and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership capability with deep technical expertise, particularly in C#/.NET enterprise environments , to drive delivery excellence and long-term systemevolution.Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree advantageous) 10–15 years’ experience in software development Minimum 5 years in a software development management or technical leadership role Strong background in C#/.NET enterprise systemsProven experience managing complex, large-scale software solutions Solid understanding of modern architectures, microservices, and cloud-native concepts Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership&People Management Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers and technical specialists Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous learning Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders Resolve conflict, guide decision-making, and manage performance effectivelyEncourage upskilling and adoption of modern development practices Strategic Planning&Delivery Define software development strategies aligned with organisational objectives Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and technical requirements Plan workflows, resources, timelines, and delivery milestones Develop long-term roadmaps for platform enhancement, modernization, and innovationKey Technology Environment C# / .NET

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Exceptional expertise required , including architecture, security, microservices, and enterprise-scale system design ASP.NET MVC

– Medium-level proficiency Angular

– Medium-level knowledge SQL

– Medium-level proficiency Kubernetes

– Solid understanding of container orchestration principles

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