Software Development Manager

<strong>Apply By<br><br></strong><strong>We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:<br><br></strong><ul><li> To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!</li><li> Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Purpose Statement<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>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</li><li>Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><strong>Minimum:</strong> <br><br><ul><li>At least 5 years’ experience in software development management</li><li>Experience of:</li><ul><li>leading and working in an agile development environment</li><li>crafting roadmaps</li><li>managing a budget</li><li>using technical skills to support and guide a technical team</li><li>to establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables</li><li>utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders</li><li>using leadership to influence in other areas.<br></li></ul></ul><strong>Qualifications (Minimum)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science <br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)<br><br></strong><ul><li>Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science <br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Knowledge<br><br></strong></strong><strong>Minimum<br><br></strong><ul><li>Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)</li><li>People management and development practices and principles</li><li>Stakeholder management</li><li>Budgeting and accounting principles</li><li>Business analysis and design</li><li>Project Management principles and methodologies <br><br></li></ul><strong>Ideal<br><br></strong><ul><li>Banking industry</li><li>Central Collections environment </li><li>Capitec Bank Systems Environment</li><li>Capitec Bank Business Model</li><li>Agile development principles</li><li>Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Communications Skills </li><li>Decision making skills </li><li>Influencing Skills </li><li>Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills </li><li>Negotiation skills <br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Conditions of Employment<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>Clear criminal and credit record <br><br></li></ul>Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.<br><br>

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