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Our client, an electronic pharmaceutical procurement system company based in Sandton, is urgently looking for a Software Development Project Manager to leverage your leadership skills, exceptional communication, and problem-solving abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams to success and bring the organizational finesse, adaptability, and customer-focused mindset to the dynamic non-corporate environment.

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Relevant Project Management Certifications (PMP, Prince II, Scrum Master)
• 3+ years in Software Development Project Management
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies
• Experience in project management utilizing Microsoft DevOps platform
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in crafting comprehensive specifications encompassing both functional and technical aspects

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects from initiation to completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including tasks, timelines, resource requirements, and dependencies
• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Allocate resources effectively and monitor project progress
• Manage changes in project scope, requirements, and priorities
• Foster a collaborative team environment and facilitate communication
• Act as a liaison between the development team, clients, and stakeholders and provide regular project updates to senior management
• Continuously evaluate project performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Intimately involved with software, accumulate a lot of legacy knowledge, and take ownership of projects

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R 4000 - R 5000 - Monthly plus Medical Aid Deduction

Contract | RAMP | South Africa

Posted On 03/28/2025

Established in 2001, RSAWEB is South Africa’s fastest growing internet service provider (ISP) with a focus on providing connectivity to home customers, and a wide array of technology solutions to businesses. We are obsessed about ensuring all our customers receive the best possible digital experience and exceptional customer service. Thousands of customers have given RSAWEB a 5-star rating, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google – the best-rated ISP in South Africa. We are extremely proud of winning KFM’s Best of the Cape Awards: Best ISP in 2021 and being one of the fastest streaming ISPs on Netflix and a consistently top-rated ISP on MyBroadband. These accolades are not for nothing, as we constantly strive to improve our products, services, and solutions to enhance each customer’s experience. Having invested heavily in infrastructure, RSAWEB has built a strong presence in South Africa with Data Centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Specialisation fields:

1. Cloud infrastructure
2. Mobile connectivity and data management

At RSAWEB, we are passionate about using our creativity to provide innovative solutions and services that allow our customers to succeed in all areas of life. Our mission transcends our values through every customer, every interaction, every connection, every day.

Where will the successful candidate fit in?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager who is passionate about delivering successful projects within the software development space. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in managing multiple projects simultaneously, leading cross-functional teams, and collaborating with stakeholders. They must possess excellent interpersonal skills to motivate, manage, and communicate effectively with team members, customers, and external vendors. The Project Manager must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

The Project Manager will report directly to the Head of Software Development and work closely with other members of the organization to ensure the successful delivery of software projects. They will be responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring that project deliverables meet the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be passionate about project management, highly organized, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to bring different teams together. If you are a results-oriented, collaborative, and agile-minded professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Duties:

1. Develop and execute project plans, ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
2. Manage and lead a team of cross-functional experts, including developers, QA engineers, designers, and business analysts, by inspiring, coaching, and mentoring them.
3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that project goals are understood, requirements are captured, and expectations are met.
4. Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement, utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver the best results.
5. Act as a liaison between external vendors and internal teams, ensuring that all project requirements and expectations are met.
6. Manage project risks and issues by proactively identifying and addressing potential problems, mitigating risks, and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
7. Work with the Head of Software Development to create and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
8. Provide regular project status updates to the Head of Software Development and stakeholders, including performance metrics, project health assessments, and progress reports.
9. Conduct retrospectives, gather feedback, and continuously improve the project management process to ensure optimal results.

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven track record of success in managing complex software development projects.
3. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
4. Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
5. Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
6. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of all project deliverables.
7. Proficiency with project management software, tools, and techniques.
8. Ability to provide and receive feedback in a healthy and constructive manner.
9. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
10. Ability to build positive relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
11. PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is a plus.

• Successfully run and complete projects implementing Vault Management, Warehouse management and/or Production software with additional developments within our client’s organization, within the agreed timelines, budget and quality criteria.
• Contributing to project budget calculations and presentations to clients in the pre-sales phase.
• Management of resources and distribution of tasks across projects in coordination with the resources involved.
• Within quotation processes, the SW Project Manager analyses the implementation strategy and impact.
• Within projects the SW Project Manager is able to write requirements, work with the development team and perform acceptance tests

Integrate Software Products

• SW Product Integration capabilities
• Proven experience of file transfer mechanism, new integration platforms/APIs
• Porting or migration from legacy integration footprints to modern integration landscapes
• Large application implementations with significant integration components including ESB, web-services, file transfers, point to point integrations

Selling & accepting new projects

• Constructing plans and budgets with the Sales team for potential projects.
• Presenting a project plan and approach to (new) clients.
• Accepting projects by proper transfer from the Sales team.
• Regular and ad hoc coordination with the Sales Manager and Product Manager.

Execute resource management

• Anticipating on project timelines by resource allocation scenarios with a horizon of 3-36 months.
• Continuous resource and (project) task allocation management based on the dynamics.
• Ownership of the project related resource anticipation sheet with a 3-36 month horizon.
• Continuous management of proper task allocation and commitment across projects.
• Discussing and challenging task requirements and anticipated effort.
• Anticipating and discussing development requirements with the Product and Service Manager (internal and external) for alignment with project timelines.
• Control project activities of all involved stakeholders and address issues like missing tasks, improper task descriptions, non-committed tasks, overdue tasks, etc.
• Managing people’s proper project contributions regarding taking task and due date responsibility and delivering high quality.

Manage and execute projects

• Managing large projects or programs with multiple projects or work streams operating in parallel with internal and external dependencies
• Executing projects with significant third party dependencies and stakeholder management to align delivery time frames and testing
• Creation of detailed project plans consisting of scope, deliverables, budget, delivery and lead times, resource planning, risks & mitigations, communication and reporting.
• Organize proper project teams and their involvement in the creation of plans and commitment to the tasks.
• Head several projects as Project Lead.
• Monitor and manage project involved in order to achieve quality and timely deliveries.
• Coaching of project involved and Sales team members regarding project management.
• Manage risks, resources, issues across all projects with a horizon 3-36 months.
• Intervene when project involved cannot resolve project issues.
• Plan and manage transfers from project to support.
• Regular communication with and visits to clients where projects are operative, informing them about the progress of the projects.
• Organisation and execution of the steering committee meetings and ensure proper governance.
• Organise project evaluations and lessons learned registration, for future use.
• Continuous improvement of the processes.

Authorities

• Management of implementation project budgets.
• Deciding on (priorities relating to) the use of internal and external employees.
• Deciding on task allocations.
• Deciding on project standards and methodologies.

Result areas

• (Client) project objectives and results.
• Project organisation quality and effectiveness.
• Satisfaction of principals, clients, relations.
• Satisfaction of Sales, Product Manager and consultants.
• Quality and implementation of improvement suggestions.

Work Experience and Knowledge

• 8+ years of Software Project management Expereince
• Handling cash and cash management processes
• Concepts and models for supply chain integration and logistics
• Software product and services of cash industry
• Business process (re)design

Minimum Qualification and required Skills

• Bcom Degree in Information Systems or relevant related qualification
• Certified Project management
• Interpersonal skills (including communication)
• Planning and organizing
• Conflict handling

Competences

• Ability to remain positive, with a 'can do' attitude
• Ability to find pragmatic solutions to challenges
• Forward thinking
• Result orientation
• Managing performance

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$enesa Lubisi 0027 11 309 4900

Job title : Software Development Manager

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Responsibilities

What You’ll Do :

Strategy, objectives and execution

• Create, agree and execute software development road maps and operational strategy for projects coming into the business in collaboration with respective team members through proper documentation, communication and execution.
• Build effective customer centric relationships through measurements of performance and usage and engagement and involvement with customers by creating clear visibility through strategies and roadmaps.
• Sets and achieves efficient delivery objectives of their teams by ensuring individual and team strategy with clear and measurable objectives that align with organisational goals.
• Hold team accountable through road maps and individual performance contracts through consistent communication of delivery milestones.
• Accountable for articulating, monitoring, reporting and achieving realisation.
• Development of long-term strategic thinking incorporating demand forecasting for product or future projects.
• Utilisation of data metrics in order to make data driven decisions.

Knowledge management

• Identifies and responds to situation / organisational / market requirements by creating a culture of innovation and opportunity identification by team.
• Facilitates change management due to changing situational requirements e.g., restructure changes or adoption of new technologies.
• Supports and aligns standards across BET by allocating agreed commitments to strategy / roadmap communication and implementation.
• Maintains product(s) knowledge as well as general product knowledge by being able to represent your product strategy in detail.
• Ensure the established procedures and processes are accurately documented, communicated, implemented, and agreed with product and / or project teams.
• Acts as escalation point for issues and ensures effective communication and resolution activities are in place.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with both internal and external key stakeholders at senior level to manage day to day issues, escalations, and expectations.
• Ensure all operational communication with customers / partners are documented and effectively circulated to stakeholders making use of collaborative tools.
• Engage with executive members or equivalent at customers / partners to ensure collaboration at all levels.
• Engage with the wider business and if needed hold strategic knowledge sharing sessions.
• Maintain and facilitate strategic stakeholder and communication analysis.

Behavioral Outputs : Talent Management

• Ensure that the team members are equipped with the requisite skills for both current and future projects facilitating a career and training development plan for each team member.
• Provide and facilitate mentoring and coaching by driving knowledge sharing.
• Creates a culture that is aligned to the platform ‘’Be a good citizen’’ mantra, where respect, openness, and integrity are the foundation for a culture that cultivates, creates and executes our vision.
• Succession planning and key man reliance – ensuring the right people are in the right roles and being developed accordingly, ensuring business continuity through minimising key man reliance.
• Talent acquisition, ensuring that we are committed to hiring the best quality people for optimal achievement of results.
• Ensure business continuity through minimizing key man reliance.

Adaptably Resilient

• Adapts to change and is open to new ideas and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Able to handle pressure and can effectively adjust plans to meet changing needs / demands.
• Changes his / her interpersonal style and approach based on the circumstances.
• Adapts behaviour to maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Accepts changes to task, plans and procedures in order to align with strategic direction of the organization and appropriately adjusts behaviour and activities to changing conditions.
• Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change.

Decision Making Quality

• Makes confident, timely, fact-based decisions drawing on a broad range of resources through collaboration with others.
• Ensures others understand the decision before moving forward.
• Considers short- and long-term implications of the decision.
• Able to logically defend and explain judgements and decisions.
• Takes steps to accurately define the problem before seeking a solution.
• Bases decisions and evaluations on a careful and systematic review of relevant facts and information.

Develops Talent

• Collaboratively works with the leads to set performance goals and measures.
• Ensures performance measures are clear, measurable, and achievable.
• Ensures consistency of expectations across teams.
• Gives regular structured feedback to teams and seconded members.
• Ensure that the team members are equipped with the requisite skill-sets required for both current and future projects by developing a training and career development plan.
• Maintain a current and future skill matrix.
• Have training and development plans in place and ensure execution of the plan.
• Encourage and build a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Create a culture for teams that are aligned to the platforms and BET values.

Resourceful and improving

• Generates new ideas and challenges the status quo, takes risk, supports change and encourages innovation.
• Searches for opportunity to create new ideas and innovate or improve efficiencies wherever possible.
• Solves problems through questioning the status quo.

Qualifications

You Bring :

• At least 3-5 years’ experience managing software development teams and leads.
• At least 6 years in a technical role within the IT software development industry.
• Prior experience ensuring timely project delivery.
• Provide technical and architectural guidance to development team.
• Ensure development standards and development SDLC is adhered to by the development team.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Reporting skills at Senior Management level.
• Prior stakeholder and team lead management

• Lead and manage the software development team to achieve strategic and operational business goals.
• Ensure consistency and stability across all systems using standardised development protocols.
• Improve user experience, reduce support needs, and enhance system performance.
• Foster team productivity year-on-year, skills development, and alignment with company values.
• Creating a unified approach to development across the business.
• Ensure integration with all software systems
• Design, development and internal testing of existing and new products according to the company’s prescribed standards
• Take responsibility for team performance as measured against KPIs and development targets.
• Facilitate regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and team goal setting.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members
• Contribute to the overall product and technology strategy in alignment with company'sbusiness goals.
• Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring service quality and alignment with internal tech standards.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science
• 5+ years in a senior software development or technical leadership role
• Proven experience leading or managing development teams.
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience as a full stack software developer using technologies such as Net Core / ASP.Net MVC / C# / SQL / RESTful Web API / React / C++
• Must be able to handle evolving business needs and technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Capable of problem-solving independently
• Delivering on requirements on-time and to specification with a high level of quality
• Proficiency in software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure
• Must be a keen knowledge seeker who shares acquired knowledge across teams
• Understanding of system stability, security best practices, and performance optimisation.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage and align cross-functional teams.

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• To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product.
• Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

Minimum:

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management.
• Experience of:
  • leading and working in an agile development environment.
  • crafting roadmaps.
  • managing a budget.
  • using technical skills to support and guide a technical team.
  • establishing priorities and successfully managing deliverables.
  • utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders.
  • using leadership to influence in other areas.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science.

Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank.

Reference: JHB006279-NL-2
A leading cash management company based in Houghton is urgently looking for a Software Development Manager to be responsible for developing a technology development strategy that supports the company’s objectives and technology strategy. The manager will be accountable for the delivery of complex solutions and lead a team of developers who design, develop, test, and document applications.

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline required
• Certification in relevant Enterprise Architecture or Technology frameworks and methodologies (Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced ICT project management principles (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong technical background in applications, processes, software, and equipment or technical management experience
• 8 years’ experience in software development, which includes:
• 5 years of senior management experience
• 3 years managing projects in a technology environment
• Significant experience in the design of bespoke software solutions at both architectural and implementation levels

• Support technology strategy and innovation
• Planning and organisation
• Execute analysis and design activities
• Technical implementation within own area
• Quality management
• Risk management
• Reporting
• Vendor management
• Stakeholder and customer engagement
• Finance
• Leadership and people management
• Lead as an ambassador and executor of change
• Drive the organisation culture

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Plus Medical Aid, Pension, Risk Benefits, Disability, Funeral Cover, 13th Cheque for non-management roles.

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers and testers. This role is key to driving technical excellence, delivering high-quality software products, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who excels at attracting and retaining top talent, providing continuous coaching and feedback, and supporting individual career development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, actively manage change, and serve as a role model for behaviours that align with our culture and values.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business.
• Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution.
• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows, improve efficiency, increase quality and security in the code.
• Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience.
• Represent the team in interactions with senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals.
• Provide guidance on process design and resolve complex technical design issues.
• Create technical and process documentation for reference and reporting.
• Work with team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.

Your expertise:

• Have a minimum of 10 years†experience in software development.
• Have a minimum of 5 years†xperience as a development lead.
• Have a minimum of 2 years†xperience in a management role.
• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools
• Development Experience:
• Languages:
• Required: C#, SQL
• Beneficial: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python
• Frameworks:
• Required: Angular, .NET, Azure Functions
• Beneficial: .NET Core, WebAPI
• ORM Tools: Entity Framework
• Relational Databases:
• Required: PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server
• Beneficial: Cosmos DB, Azure Storage Accounts
• Cloud Environments: Azure
• Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers.

Desirable:

• Experience as a full-stack developer with strong knowledge of software engineering concepts preferred.
• Experience with Web architecting.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs.
• Experience using project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience of 3+ years of delivering in an agile delivery environment as part of software delivery.
• Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Skills and knowledge:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals
  • Strong presentations skills / Power Point presentations.
  • Project Management skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate to both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Fluent communication skills in English Cognitive

  Cognitive:

  • Analytical and methodical - logical thinker
  • Able to work with high attention to detail
  • Delivery-oriented self-starter
  • Problem solver and innovative in a structured manner
  • Structured worker and effective administrator
  • Strong organizational and general management abilities

  Qualifications required:

  • Bachelor†degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  Behavioral

  • Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
  • Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
  • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
  • Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
  • Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision
  • Good inter-personal skills and customer-oriented approach.
  • Able to self-correct and be flexible / adapt to change
  • Ethical and honest
  • Ability to cope with and handle variable workload which can be heavy at times
  • Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision
  • Hard working, tenacious and committed to delivery
  • Emotionally mature
  • Able to work effectively in a team
  • Calm, yet able to respond quickly and rationally to unexpected events (not impulsive)

  Other information applicable to the opportunity:

  • Permanent Position
  • Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg