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Full Stack Development Manager
@iKhokha
[Hiring] Full Stack Development Manager @iKhokha
Mar 27, 2025 - iKhokha is hiring a remote Full Stack Development Manager. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: South Africa.
Company Description
iKhokha is a place where chance-takers become change-makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest-growing FinTech's in Africa, we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.
Job Description
Ready to lead cutting-edge projects and keep your coding skills sharp?
We’re on the lookout for a Full Stack Software Development Manager who’s as passionate about building powerful tech as they are about inspiring the team behind it.
So, what will you do? 
- You will be responsible for day-to-day management as well as optimizing delivery throughput of the Software Engineering team.
- You will also be working closely with Product Managers and Technical Architects to drive efficiencies and enable technical delivery in line with strategic objectives.
- You will play a key mentoring role and assess skills requirements and gaps. This includes performance management, developing roadmaps for career growth and outlining courses and material for training.
- You will also play an active role in assessing technical feasibility of solutions where needed.
In addition to the above, you will: 
- Creating guidance and alignment on development standards and best practices, documentation and process across all teams.
- Driving continuous improvement across the engineering space, including ways we can improve productivity, streamlining workflows and optimizing towards frequent and faster deployments.
- Identifying, managing and mitigating risks associated with delivery (key-man dependency, quality, timing etc).
- Live the engineering culture we want to create - foster communication, collaboration, documentation, knowledge sharing etc.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of projects and their alignment with the company’s goals.
- Manage day-to-day activities of software development team.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Develop and implement personal development plans for team members.
- Assist in the recruitment process to attract top engineering talent.
- Develop and implement effective onboarding programs for new hires.
- Mentor new team members to ensure a smooth transition into the team.
- Role and job description reviews and updates.
- Skills gap assessment.
- Identify and review courses and learning material.
- Build and review processes for upskilling.
- Assess and review learning journeys for engineers.
- Track and advise on career progression and readiness.
- Provide guidance and feedback on career tracking.
- Coaching and Mentoring.
- Provide mentorship and career development advice to engineering team members.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with engineers to offer feedback and support.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Team alignment, ensuring that all development team members are aligned with iKhokha’s vision and goals.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Deal Breakers: 
10+ years’ experience with the following:
- At least 7 years of Software Engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in software design and development, utilizing one or more high level language such as Java, C#, Python etc.
- Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role within a software development team for at least 2-3 years.
- Demonstrated experience in interviewing, mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
- Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and best practices.
In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:
- People management skills, building cohesive, high delivery teams.
- Impact and influence to help drive outcomes according to business objectives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to different audiences with varying degrees of technical ability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) would be advantageous.
- A high level of software development knowledge. Have an understanding of complexities and high level requirements.
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Additional Information
Perks of joining the Tribe? 
- Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
- Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
- Be guided by visionary leadership.
- Seize the opportunity for study leave.  
- Access to on-demand learning and development.
- Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.
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Software Development
Software Development
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Salary
đź’¸
unspecified
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Remote
Location
South Africa
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 27, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: South Africa |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
