Reference: 4897 CDS

Job Description:

Manage the product & software development team
Continue improving internal processes and ensure employees work as a cohesive unit.
Manage all aspects of the business’s day to day functions including but not limited to administration, accounting, HR, sales and marketing as well as reporting.
Engage with all stakeholders on their requirements and manage their expectations.
Resolve application issues and bugs in a timeous manner, whilst keeping customers informed.
Work with the National Systems Manager to understand the overall System environment, all related systems and producing the most appropriate architecture.
Maintain and expand the product as directed by the business strategy.
Provide an acceptable level of application support services to the customer base.
Provide an acceptable level of system availability and performance levels to the business.
Produce various operational performance reports at regular intervals.
Work with the National Systems Manager on development budget requirements.

Qualifications:

A formal IT or relevant business qualification is required
At least 8 years’ experience in a similar role including but not limited to the following minimum requirements:
5 years’ experience in managing software development and its implementation and support.
3 years’ experience in a senior leadership and management position.
At least 5 years of demonstrable hands on development experience using the following technologies:
LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL) stack
PHP, including CodeIgniter, Laravel or similar framework
HTML, CSS & visual frameworks like bootstrap
SQL databases, including performance tuning of SQL queries and database instances.
Experience managing large transaction volumes and processing of large data sets.
Strong knowledge of building & designing IT systems.
Knowledge of GitHub, Bitbucket or similar source control systems.
Knowledge of various payment platforms.
Knowledge of ISP systems and industry a bonus.
Knowledge of Radius a strong advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of financial management.
Ability to plan and manage a company’s performance.
Manage operations and processes within budget.
Ability to enforce and maintain high standards, even under pressure.
General and senior management capabilities.
High level of attention to detail.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
Strong listening & multi-tasking skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to resolve conflict.