Head of Systems Development

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time
Head of Systems Development Bank/Fin Services/Insurance ~ ICT

Sandton - Gauteng - South Africa


You will report to the Chief Information Officer and will be responsible for heading up the leadership, delivery, and operations of the systems environment maintaining the successful implementation of value and strategic-based capabilities and product solutions.

This also includes the enhancement and maintenance of existing systems within the software landscape. Participating in the development of long-term ICT strategies. Ensuring that the systems remain adaptive to emerging business needs

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • BSc/BCom with a focus on IT/computer science/software engineering would be beneficial
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management or MBA would be beneficial
  • 510 years of Development Manager experience managing complex systems areas & project implementations across crossfunctional team/s of Architects, Business Analysts, Product managers/owners, UX experts and Developers.
  • Intimate understanding of SDLC and extensive experience in the delivery of integrated solutions of meaningful scale
  • Software project management/delivery experience
  • Experience with agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Good knowledge of IT terms and concepts
  • Solid understanding of the SDLC
  • Good leadership, mentoring and people management qualities
  • Ability to plan work deliverables with strong attention to detail, to meet strict deadlines


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