Application Development Manager

Job Description

Hello Future Application Development Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To manage and guide the Information Technology team by providing strategic solutions to effectively meet the business strategic objectives and goals

Are You Someone Who Can

• Provide input into the budgeting process and monitor utilisation for the financial year according to the operational plan
• Produce or review budget reports to make sure they accurately reflect work activity
• Ensure financial documentation is maintained to support accurate record keeping and future legislative requirements
• Escalate potential budget risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses
• Present work proposals on planned activities that will require financial resources
• Allocate and approves expenditure
• Collate, analyse and evaluate data and information to forecast expenditure and cash flow trends and make recommendations to improve budget
• Ensure full understanding of customer needs to deliver a quality service
• Ensure customer service solutions are aligned to the business operational plan; Organisational values and service standards
• Communicate how customer service solution will be implemented and secures buy-in
• Ensure product knowledge and advice is technically accurate and provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Ensure resolution of customer queries and complaints timeously and ownership of issues
• Analyse customer feedback to help improve customer service
• Propose ideas to improve customer service
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities
• Provide input into the development of the busines area tactical strategy in achievement of the overall business strategy
• Develop and implement an area operational plan in achievement of Business objectives
• Understand competencies and skills required for own and employee's development and performance
• Identify development needs and select effective solutions to address own and employee development needs
• Ensure that each employee prepares a personal development plan that is implemented and reviewed as required
• Provide on the job coaching and guidance
• Manage team delivery against goals in the area of responsibility
• Manage performance moderation, disciplinary action, recognition and retention processes in line with HR policies and procedures
• Participate in Talent Management practices and processes in line with HR policies and procedures
• Implement employment equity plan targets in all recruitment and employee movement activities
• Manage performance of employees by clearly defining goals and objectives and providing direction, coaching and regular feedback
• Ensure skills are transferred in specific functions Ensure conflict resolution and respond to any complaints or concerns
• Set relevant stretch goals for team and motivate achievement
• Lead a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Lead specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Hogan knowledge
• CBP Mainframe SDLC
• Incident and problem management
• Strong People management experience
  
  

Dare to imagine the change with us if you are:

• An adaptable problem solver who does not fear change but thrives from it.
• A disruptor in your field of IT expertise
• An initiative taker who identifies opportunity and improves
• Known for your delivery track record.
• Wanting to be in a career that makes meaningful contribution to your and other people's lives.
  
  

We’ll Make a Good Match If You’re

• Curious - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Courageous - you're brave enough to think and do things differently and are always ready to put your hand up and take ownership.
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.
  
  

You’ll Benefit From Our Changeable Benefits Like

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Inspiring work environment
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Conditions that are flexible
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
• Resources to help you with your professional development.
• Generous leave policy
• Preferential employee banking rates
• When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online.
• As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA.
  
  

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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#FNB

#MERCHANT PLACE

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/07/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.