Development Manager

Development Manager

Location : Fourways, Johannesburg

Basic : R100 000 pm + benefits

Job Purpose : Our client in the Insurance Sector is looking for a Development Manager to help Manage and prioritise IT Systems Development tasks through the effective deployment of resources and efficient workload allocation. Lead a team of system developers to drive innovation and ensuring that Business IT Systems requirements are sufficiently developed and adhered to.

Key Responsibilities :

Define and maintain the application software roadmap aligned with business priorities.

Analyse complex data to develop innovative software solutions.

Engage and manage stakeholders, ensuring alignment and project delivery assurance.

Enhance existing applications and support the development of new ones.

Continuously build technical and professional capabilities through training and development.

Ensure operational compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Contribute to the design and implementation of information security measures.

Leadership and Direction to communicate the actions needed to implement the function''s strategy and business plan within the team;

Strategy Formation and Implementation to develop tactical plans for optimising resources and assets being managed within a significant area or department.

Portfolio Management using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.

Application Software Development on existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / SAQA-accredited qualification (Essential)

Recognised IT degree or diploma (Advantageous)

5+ years of systems development experience with relevant technologies, focusing on practical experience over specific tech stack (Essential)

36 years of management experience in planning and resource delivery (Essential)

Experience in the financial or insurance industry (Advantageous) Send CV to