{"id":29627,"date":"2026-02-12T12:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/devops-lead-software-technical-lead-intermediate-it-helpdesk-technician-se\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T00:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T00:24:37","slug":"devops-lead-software-technical-lead-intermediate-it-helpdesk-technician-se","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=29627","title":{"rendered":"DevOps Lead \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Software Technical Lead \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Intermediate IT Helpdesk Technician \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Application Support Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Software Developer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Junior Software Development Engineer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Intermediate DBA \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Data Scientist \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Junior Application Support Analyst \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Intermediate Software Development Engineer &#8211; Live \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Application Support Team Lead \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            IT Project Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Intermediate Software Developer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Intermediate Application Support Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Skill Set<\/p>\n<p>\tLeadership<br \/>\n\tSoftware Development<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Technical\u00a0Outputs:<\/p>\n<p>Technical\u00a0Management<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible\u00a0for\u00a0each\u00a0phase\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0product\u00a0or\u00a0project\u00a0life\u00a0cycle,\u00a0end\u00a0to end\u00a0from inception,\u00a0growth,\u00a0maturity to decline. Where applicable this includes inception, requirement, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring and decommissioning as required.<br \/>\n\tAligning\u00a0development\u00a0roadmap\u00a0with\u00a0business,\u00a0clients\u00a0(internal\u00a0and\u00a0external)\u00a0and\u00a0technology\u00a0through collaboration with multiple team members.<br \/>\n\tManaging\u00a0issues\u00a0with\u00a0appropriate\u00a0urgency\u00a0which\u00a0includes\u00a0resolution\u00a0and\u00a0communication\u00a0with\u00a0stakeholders in conjunction with the support \/ post deployment process.<br \/>\n\tPrioritization\u00a0and\u00a0planning\u00a0of\u00a0backlogs\/demand\u00a0pipelines\u00a0and\u00a0product\u00a0roadmaps.<br \/>\n\tDefine,\u00a0track\u00a0and\u00a0measure\u00a0product\u00a0Business\u00a0Benefit\u00a0Realisation\u00a0as\u00a0appropriate\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0product\u00a0development space.<br \/>\n\tMaintains\u00a0Technical\u00a0understanding\u00a0and\u00a0in-depth\u00a0product\u00a0as\u00a0well\u00a0as\u00a0general\u00a0group\u00a0product\u00a0and\u00a0system knowledge.<br \/>\n\tManage\u00a0the\u00a0DevOps\u00a0capabilities\u00a0products\u00a0lifecycle:\u00a0strategy,\u00a0roadmap,\u00a0and\u00a0backlog.<br \/>\n\tEnsure\u00a0technical\u00a0excellence\u00a0and\u00a0reduce\u00a0technical\u00a0debt\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0products\u00a0you\u00a0own.<br \/>\n\tLead\u00a0the\u00a0DevOps\u00a0team\u00a0trough\u00a0coaching\u00a0and\u00a0application\u00a0of\u00a0its\u00a0best\u00a0practices:\u00a0development,\u00a0code\u00a0QA, security, and CI\/CD.<br \/>\n\tContinual\u00a0review\u00a0of\u00a0DevOps\u00a0technology\u00a0trends\u00a0and\u00a0research\u00a0new\u00a0tools\u00a0and\u00a0practices.<\/p>\n<p>SDLC\u00a0Management<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible\u00a0for\u00a0each\u00a0phase\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0product\u00a0or\u00a0project\u00a0life\u00a0cycle,\u00a0end\u00a0to end\u00a0from inception,\u00a0growth,\u00a0maturity to decline. Where applicable this includes inception, requirement, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring and decommissioning as required.<br \/>\n\tAligning\u00a0Devops\u00a0development\u00a0roadmap\u00a0with\u00a0business\u00a0requirements\u00a0(internal\u00a0and\u00a0external)\u00a0and\u00a0technology through collaboration with multiple team members.<br \/>\n\tManaging\u00a0issues\u00a0with\u00a0appropriate\u00a0urgency\u00a0which\u00a0includes\u00a0resolution\u00a0and\u00a0communication\u00a0with\u00a0stakeholders in conjunction with the support \/ post deployment process.<br \/>\n\tPrioritization\u00a0and\u00a0planning\u00a0of\u00a0backlogs\/demand\u00a0pipelines\u00a0and\u00a0product\u00a0roadmaps.<br \/>\n\tDefine,\u00a0track\u00a0and\u00a0measure\u00a0product\u00a0Business\u00a0Benefit\u00a0Realisation\u00a0as\u00a0appropriate\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0product\u00a0development space.<br \/>\n\tMaintains\u00a0Technical\u00a0understanding\u00a0and\u00a0in-depth\u00a0product\u00a0as\u00a0well\u00a0as\u00a0general\u00a0group\u00a0product\u00a0and\u00a0system knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic\u00a0Mindset<\/p>\n<p>\tAligns\u00a0objectives\u00a0and\u00a0activities\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0broader\u00a0strategic\u00a0needs\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0and\u00a0organisation.<br \/>\n\tCustomer\u00a0orientation-\u00a0Responsible\u00a0for\u00a0creating\u00a0and\u00a0proper\u00a0grating\u00a0a\u00a0customer-oriented\u00a0attitude\u00a0within\u00a0the team whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers and managing their expectation.<br \/>\n\tAligns\u00a0with\u00a0other\u00a0teams\u00a0as\u00a0required\u00a0to\u00a0achieve\u00a0objectives.<br \/>\n\tConsistent,\u00a0clear,\u00a0and\u00a0regular\u00a0communication\u00a0with\u00a0key\u00a0internal\u00a0and\u00a0external\u00a0stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tIntegrates\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0and\u00a0department\u00a0processes\u00a0and\u00a0procedures\u00a0effectively\u00a0with\u00a0companywide\u00a0process\u00a0and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Team\u00a0Management<\/p>\n<p>\tManages\u00a0direct\u00a0and\u00a0indirect\u00a0reports\u00a0(i.e.,\u00a0seconded\u00a0team\u00a0members)<br \/>\n\tEnsures\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0is\u00a0aligned\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0company\u2019s\u00a0strategy\u00a0and\u00a0working\u00a0towards\u00a0achieving\u00a0the\u00a0strategy.<br \/>\n\tEnsures\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0is\u00a0appropriately\u00a0resourced\u00a0and\u00a0members\u00a0are\u00a0equipped\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0requisite\u00a0skill\u00a0required\u00a0for both current and future projects.<br \/>\n\tDeveloping\u00a0a\u00a0training\u00a0and\u00a0career\u00a0development\u00a0plan\u00a0for\u00a0each\u00a0team\u00a0member.<br \/>\n\tCollaboratively\u00a0works\u00a0with\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0to\u00a0set\u00a0performance\u00a0goals\u00a0and measures.<br \/>\n\tConducts\u00a0regular\u00a0performance\u00a0discussions\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0a\u00a0culture\u00a0of\u00a0growth.<br \/>\n\tFacilitates\u00a0mentoring\u00a0and\u00a0coaching\u00a0as\u00a0required.<br \/>\n\tIs\u00a0actively\u00a0involved\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0recruitment\u00a0new\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0when\u00a0necessary.<br \/>\n\tOversees\u00a0all\u00a0aspects\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0by\u00a0facilitating\u00a0and\u00a0resolving\u00a0issues\u00a0through\u00a0effective\u00a0problem\u00a0solving\u00a0and communication skills.<br \/>\n\tMaintain\u00a0a\u00a0current\u00a0and\u00a0future\u00a0skill\u00a0matrix\u00a0for\u00a0your team.<br \/>\n\tCreate\u00a0a\u00a0culture\u00a0for\u00a0teams\u00a0that\u00a0are\u00a0aligned\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0platforms\u00a0and\u00a0BET values.<\/p>\n<p>Behavioural\u00a0Outputs:<\/p>\n<p>Adaptably\u00a0Resilient<\/p>\n<p>\tAdapts\u00a0to\u00a0change\u00a0and\u00a0is\u00a0open\u00a0to\u00a0new\u00a0ideas\u00a0and\u00a0willing\u00a0to\u00a0take\u00a0on\u00a0new\u00a0responsibilities.<br \/>\n\tAble\u00a0to\u00a0handle\u00a0pressure\u00a0and\u00a0can\u00a0effectively\u00a0adjust\u00a0plans\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0changing\u00a0needs\/demands.<br \/>\n\tChanges\u00a0his\/her\u00a0interpersonal\u00a0style\u00a0and\u00a0approach\u00a0based\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0circumstances.<br \/>\n\tAdapts\u00a0behaviour\u00a0to\u00a0maintain\u00a0cooperative\u00a0relationships\u00a0with\u00a0others.<br \/>\n\tAccepts\u00a0changes\u00a0to\u00a0task,\u00a0plans\u00a0and\u00a0procedures\u00a0in\u00a0order\u00a0to\u00a0align\u00a0with\u00a0strategic\u00a0direction\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0organization and appropriately adjusts behaviour and activities to changing conditions.<br \/>\n\tMaintains\u00a0a\u00a0positive\u00a0attitude\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0face\u00a0of\u00a0change.<\/p>\n<p>Decision\u00a0Making\u00a0Quality<\/p>\n<p>\tMakes\u00a0confident,\u00a0timely,\u00a0fact-based\u00a0decisions\u00a0drawing\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0broad\u00a0range\u00a0of\u00a0resources\u00a0through\u00a0collaboration with others.<br \/>\n\tEnsures\u00a0others\u00a0understand\u00a0the\u00a0decision\u00a0before\u00a0moving\u00a0forward.<br \/>\n\tConsiders\u00a0short-\u00a0and\u00a0long-term\u00a0implications\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0decision.<br \/>\n\tAble\u00a0to\u00a0logically\u00a0defend\u00a0and\u00a0explain\u00a0judgements\u00a0and\u00a0decisions.<br \/>\n\tTakes\u00a0steps\u00a0to\u00a0accurately\u00a0define\u00a0the\u00a0problem\u00a0before\u00a0seeking\u00a0a\u00a0solution.<br \/>\n\tBases\u00a0decisions\u00a0and\u00a0evaluations\u00a0on\u00a0a\u00a0careful\u00a0and\u00a0systematic\u00a0review\u00a0of\u00a0relevant\u00a0facts\u00a0and\u00a0information.<\/p>\n<p>Resourceful\u00a0and\u00a0improving<\/p>\n<p>\tGenerates\u00a0new\u00a0ideas\u00a0and\u00a0challenges\u00a0the\u00a0status\u00a0quo,\u00a0takes\u00a0risk,\u00a0supports change,\u00a0and\u00a0encourages\u00a0innovation.<br \/>\n\tSearches\u00a0for\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to\u00a0create\u00a0new\u00a0ideas\u00a0and\u00a0innovate\u00a0or\u00a0improve\u00a0efficiencies\u00a0wherever\u00a0possible.<br \/>\n\tSolves\u00a0problems\u00a0through\u00a0questioning\u00a0the\u00a0status\u00a0quo.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Job\u00a0Specification:<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s\u00a0degree\u00a0in\u00a0Computer\u00a0Science,\u00a0Software\u00a0Engineering,\u00a0or\u00a0similar\u00a0field\u00a0advantageous.<br \/>\n\tAt\u00a0least\u00a03-5\u00a0years\u2019\u00a0experience\u00a0managing\u00a0software\u00a0development\u00a0teams\u00a0advantageous.<br \/>\n\tAt\u00a0least\u00a07\u00a0years\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0technical\u00a0role\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0IT\u00a0industry<br \/>\n\tPrevious\u00a0software\u00a0development\u00a0skills\u00a0advantageous.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated\u00a0leadership\u00a0skills.<br \/>\n\tDetailed\u00a0knowledge\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0SLDC\u00a0and\u00a0management\u00a0of\u00a0software projects<br \/>\n\tGood\u00a0written\u00a0and\u00a0verbal\u00a0communication\u00a0skills.<br \/>\n\tStrong\u00a0attention\u00a0to detail.<\/p>\n<p>Living\u00a0the\u00a0Spirit:<\/p>\n<p>\tPromoting\u00a0the\u00a0value\u00a0of\u00a0teamwork\u00a0by\u00a0actively\u00a0participating\u00a0in\u00a0collaborative efforts\u00a0by\u00a0engaging\u00a0with\u00a0team other stakeholders in different departments.<br \/>\n\tEncouraging\u00a0team\u00a0communication\u00a0by\u00a0holding\u00a0regular\u00a0meetings\u00a0to\u00a0ensure\u00a0all\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0updated\u00a0on\u00a0the teams\u2019 goals and progress. Giving a clear direction and alignment to the company\u2019s mission and values are key to promoting effective teamwork.<br \/>\n\tFostering\u00a0a\u00a0culture\u00a0within\u00a0DevOps\u00a0for\u00a0continuous\u00a0improvement and\u00a0encouraging\u00a0flexibility\u00a0to\u00a0changes\u00a0in\u00a0the dynamic field of Devops by embracing new challenges, technologies, and methodology as a new learning opportunity for the team.<br \/>\n\tAcknowledging\u00a0and\u00a0showing\u00a0appreciation\u00a0of\u00a0individual\u00a0contributions\u00a0of\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0by\u00a0regularly recognising and rewarding exceptional work.<br \/>\n\tAcknowledging\u00a0those\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0that\u00a0are\u00a0require\u00a0further\u00a0mentorship\u00a0and\u00a0coaching\u00a0for\u00a0them\u00a0to\u00a0improve their skills, succeed in their roles and ultimately advance in their careers.<br \/>\n\tBuild\u00a0a\u00a0strong\u00a0team\u00a0spirit\u00a0and\u00a0camaraderie\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0team,\u00a0by\u00a0encouraging\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0to\u00a0collaborate, support and face challenges as a unit.<br \/>\n\tEnforce\u00a0a\u00a0healthy\u00a0working\u00a0environment\u00a0by\u00a0having\u00a0insight\u00a0into\u00a0the team\u2019s\u00a0overall\u00a0well-being\u00a0and\u00a0in\u00a0encourage a healthy work- life balance and therefore equipping the team to handle daily pressures and adventures without feeling or experiencing burnout.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"BETSoftware","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"BETSoftware is one of the most diverse betting software providers in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a rapidly growing international footprint. 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