Technical Development Manager

1 week ago

South Africa Dis-Chem Pharmacies Full time
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Development Manager at their head office in Midrand.

The purpose of the position is to ensure that technical resources are effectively managed and directed towards meeting the strategic objectives and goals of the business.


MinimumRequirements:

Essential:
Grade 1- Matric or Senior Certificate and a B. Comm, B.Eng., BSC Eng, BSC Informatics or related degree.
Minimum 5 years of experience as an SAP ABAP developer.

Advantageous:
SAP certification5 – 8 years' experience in a similar role Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Development Strategy:
Ensure alignment of team skills with current and future technological and business requirements.
Utilize Information Technology solutions to optimize cost management and enhance business profitability.
Set and supervise target and budget goals, maintaining rigorous cost control across functional areas.
Cultivate an IT service-oriented culture fostering relationships, innovation, and exceptional client service.
Manage design, delivery, and ongoing improvement of solutions to enhance automation and innovation levels.
Lead by example, setting coding standards and inspiring others to follow suit.
Demonstrate proficiency in software development methodologies, effectively documenting and handing over solutions for support.
Lead discussions on adopting new technologies and improving internal coding standards.
Promote best practices and innovation through critical assessment and challenging of design assumptions.

Project Management:
Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, ensuring alignment with business expectations.
Communicate effectively, willing to work overtime to meet project deadlines.
Implement IT projects aligned with strategic objectives, utilizing specific performance metrics for progress tracking.
Implement business improvements based on thorough data analysis and benchmarking.
Oversee IT projects to ensure timely implementation and effectiveness.
Prepare business cases for project and technology updates.

Stakeholder Partnerships:
Ensure stakeholders understand and are trained in the effective use of delivered solutions.
Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, contributing to business requirements.
Foster a conducive environment for software development and mentoring.
Report on project deliverables to keep stakeholders informed and ensure deadlines are met.
Cultivate objective relationships with stakeholders, providing input to business requirements.

Team Management:
Provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to development standards.
Mentor junior and intermediate developers, reviewing code and ensuring logical soundness.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance management.
Assist in setting objectives and tracking progress.
Ensure efficient resolution of customer IT services within agreed timelines.
Manage team leave and ad-hoc duties.
Facilitate creation of accountable, full-service teams meeting stakeholder needs.
Support peers through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching.
Plan and manage team performance, skills development, diversity, talent, and culture.

Competencies:
Cognitive Skills -Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Identifies, collects, and organises data for analysis and decision-making.
Business Acumen -Presents a clear vision about what needs to be achieved. Understands and analyse current position and resources required to execute.
Communication Skills -Communicates in a confident and forceful manner to achieve the required goal without being aggressive.
Interpersonal Skills -Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Quality Orientation -Acts as a role model to others and talks to others about the need for high standards and quality.

Develops systems and procedures to manage data and info and shares these with others.
Self-Management Skills -Proactive, resolves problems and queries independently. Working under pressure. Accountable & Dependable. Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations. Displays emotional resilience and the ability to withstand pressure on an on-going basis. Manage personal development to enhance competencies.
Leadership Skills -Enables cooperative and productive group interactions. Leads a conversation in a group.

Provides direction and guidance to a group of people and to encourage cooperation between team members to attain an objective.

Management -Manages team in ways that improve their ability to succeed.
Technical skills -Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook), SAP ABAP.

Special conditions of employment:

South African CitizenMIE, clear criminal, and creditValid driver's license and own reliable transportRemuneration and benefits: Market-related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.

Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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