Development Manager - Sandton, South Africa - Discovery Ltd.

Discovery Ltd.

Verified Company

Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Health
Function:Information Technology
Date:16-Feb-2023- About Discovery- Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.- About Discovery Health Systems- The Discovery Health Systems (DHS) is a world class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage.

It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team allows a diverse product development on all strategic, tactical and operational changes.

Our environment is fast-paced and demands energy, drive, enthusiasm, ownership and creativity, but it rewards with an extremely fulfilling and stimulating environment that actively supports career growth and development.

- Key Purpose Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Delivery and Support of Specific Applications

Client Relationship Management & Networking
Ensuring alignment to business requirements
Building trust with clients by displaying managerial competence
Understanding business requirements, business strategy and direction, risks, and impact
Participating in client forums (MANCO, planning/strategy sessions, reporting)
Acting as consultant to internal and external clients
Interfacing to other teams where required
Project/Delivery Management o Management of activities within the SDLC (Acting as process owner)
Participating and enabling the business prioritisation process

- cheduling and prioritising tasks and resources

Capacity management o Project budget tracking and management
Taking ownership of production issues and driving to resolution
Adherence to Quality, Standards, SLA's and SDLC standards
Human Capital Management
Team management
Capacity planning
Driving skills development
Mentoring/Coaching of team members
Recruitment, conflict management, creating a welcoming environment
Performance management
Contribute to Health Systems Strategy
Contribution to Health Systems and Clinical Systems Strategy
Technical Direction
MANCO
CompetenciesStrategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Problem Solving
Passion for delivery snd quality
Time management, Innovation/Creative thinking
Tenacity and urgency, change readiness
Influantial Leader, presentation and facilitation skills

Education and Experience

Tertiary Degree (B. Engineer, B. Com, BSC)
35 years' experience in software development for large commercial entities or has demonstrated leadership capabilities
35 years people management experience
Project Management experience
Solution Architecture
Software Development and Testing
SDLC (Agile experience would be advantageous), ITIL (Incident, change, Release, Problem Management)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.