Description<\/p>\n
\tWe are looking for a Manager: Application Development to join our ICT team.
\n\tThis role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of organisational information systems and software applications.
\n\tYou will oversee the maintenance and support of existing systems, ensuring alignment with business strategy, innovation, security, and system scalability.
\n\tYou will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.
\n\tYou will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.<\/p>\n
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and implement comprehensive application development strategies aligned with business goals.
\n\tChampion innovation while ensuring adherence to ICT governance frameworks and industry best practices.
\n\tLead the planning and structuring of development functions to support business continuity and growth.
\n\tOversee decision-making processes related to software architecture, system acquisitions, and development tools.
\n\tConduct and coordinate feasibility studies to evaluate the practicality and ROI of proposed systems or applications.
\n\tProvide technical recommendations to support procurement and development decisions.
\n\tLead the end-to-end software development lifecycle \u2014 from design and development to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
\n\tEnsure that all business-critical applications are well-supported, secure, and compliant with service level agreements.
\n\tOversee system enhancements, manage requests for changes, and ensure adherence to change control standards.
\n\tContinuously evaluate existing applications for improvement, replacement, or integration with new technologies.
\n\tDirect and manage internal teams and third-party developers working on projects or support initiatives.
\n\tEnsure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet evolving business needs.
\n\tCreate and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for development initiatives.
\n\tCollaborate closely with cross-functional project teams to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
\n\tDefine success metrics and quality benchmarks for all application-related projects.
\n\tEnsure agility and adaptability in responding to shifting business priorities and technical requirements.
\n\tWork closely with business units to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
\n\tCollaborate with business analysts, systems owners, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
\n\tProvide technical leadership in enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts.
\n\tFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within development teams.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
\n\tProfessional certifications in application development, software engineering, or systems architecture (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Agile\/Scrum certifications) are highly advantageous.
\n\t10 + years of software development experience with proficiency in domain-specific languages (Natural or .Net).
\n\tMinimum of 10\u201315 years of hands-on experience in application\/software development.
\n\tStrong background in managing large-scale enterprise applications and multi-platform environments.
\n\tExtensive knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and modern development frameworks.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/avbob.mobi\/ ) or<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"AVBOB South Africa","_company_website":"https:\/\/avbob.mobi\/","_company_tagline":"Africa's largest Mutual Assurance Society providing a one-stop funeral insurance and burial service solution.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-13220","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-gauteng","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/13220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=13220"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=13220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}