Development Manager

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

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)

• 3–6 years of management experience in planning and resource delivery (Essential)

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

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