Software Development Manager

People Source • johannesburg, johannesburg, South-Africa • Posted May 25, 2026

Location johannesburg, johannesburg
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted May 25, 2026

Role Summary
The Development Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the development function, ensuring delivery stability, technical quality, and alignment with business and client requirements.

The role requires a balance of people management, operational oversight, and sufficient technical depth to guide and support the development team when required.

Experience - Minimum Requirements:

  • 810+ years in software development
  • 35+ years in a management or leadership role
  • Experience within the short-term insurance industry (preferred/strongly preferred)
  • Proven experience managing development teams in a delivery-driven environment
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, release processes, and production risk management
  • Ability to engage at a technical level (code reviews, problem-solving, architecture discussion...

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