Application Development Manager(ICT) at The Human Capital Group (Pty) Ltd

Job description

Key Performance Areas.

• The key performance areas amongst others will include:
• Managing and developing and deploying new applications, systems software and or enhancements to existing applications throughout the organisation.
• Ensuring that development projects are aligned to the requirements of the business.
• Collaborating with business analysts, developers and systems owners in the testing of new software programs and applications.
• Managing and providing leadership to the application and development team in support of business applications.
• Reviewing and analysing existing applications effectiveness and efficiency and developing strategies for improving and leveraging these systems.
• Researching and advising and making recommendations in respect of software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Coordinating feasible studies for software & systems products under consideration for purchase.
• Taking responsibility for the development life-cycle in respect of the group’s software systems requirements.
• Developing and implementing change control processes.
• Becoming involved in making a significant contribution to the planning and the development of the overall ICT strategy for the group.

Requisite Qualifications & Skills & Experience.

Qualifications.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology.
• Information technology certification such as ITIL.

Skills & Competencies & Know-How/Knowledge.

• A well-developed understanding of the SDLC model.
• A well-developed understanding and solid working knowledge of business analysis and business systems analysis.
• The gravitas and EQ and AQ and interpersonal relationships to communicate & to influence & to persuade & negotiate at all levels with all stakeholders.
• Well-developed & proven management & leadership competencies.
• A demonstrable strategic thinking capability.
• A solid understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Demonstrable well-developed and proven analytical skills.
• Identifiable organisation and business nous.