Software Development Team Lead X3

Job Purpose

We’re looking for a skilled Software Development Team Leader who enjoys writing code and building great software — while also stepping up to lead, mentor, and guide a team of developers. This is a dual role, typically split 60–70% hands-on development and 30–40% team leadership, ideal for someone who wants to stay technically sharp while taking on people and delivery responsibilities. You’ll contribute directly to the team’s output while also being responsible for coaching team members, supporting career growth, and helping drive successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Contribution (60–70%)

• Contribute actively to the team’s coding work — writing, reviewing, and testing code
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design sessions
• Advocate for best practices in software development, testing, and delivery
• Help evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, or patterns as needed

Team Leadership & Supervision (30–40%)

Line Management

• Provide direct line management to 6–9 software developers
• Run regular 1:1s focused on mentorship, coaching, and wellbeing
• Conduct performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews

Resource Planning & Delivery Oversight

• Plan and assign work based on team capacity and project priorities
• Drive delivery against goals and deadlines, escalating blockers as needed
• Ensure a balanced workload and support a sustainable delivery pace

Hiring & Onboarding

• Contribute to hiring by screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates
• Support onboarding of new developers, ensuring they integrate smoothly

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
• Lead by example in communication, accountability, and ownership
• Identify opportunities to improve how the team works and delivers

Competencies

• Experience leading or mentoring others in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Matric - Essential

Experience

• Solid understanding of Agile workflows, CI/CD, and modern dev practices
• Strong hands-on coding ability in [relevant technologies]