Development Manager (RPG) - Vacancy
Based in Midrand
Salary R56000 – R79 000 per month ctc
Division: IT (Banking Industry)

Job Description
To manage IT software development in order to facilitate enhanced system performance ensuring on time delivery to meet business requirements.

Job Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION
• Degree on computer Science
• Diploma/certificate in RPG (preferred).


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• 10 years working experience as a Snr/Analyst; RPG Developer of which 4 years must have been on people management

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
• Strategic & lateral thinking skills
• Planning Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• MS Office packages
• Budget Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• IT Software Development Skills
• Research Skills
• Presentation Skills
• People Management Skills
• Communication Skills (verbal & written
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Experience in Agile delivery
• Devops understanding/experience
• Knowledge and understanding of ABIL policies, processes, systems and procedures
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES
• Strong Management and Leadership qualities
• Strong Technical ability
• Dynamic
• Accountability
• Team player
• Professionalism
• Results; deadline driven
• Team player
• Reliability
• Assertiveness
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Passion
• High level of energy
KEY RESULT AREAS
Treating Customers Fairly  and Compliance
• Create and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing advice and assistance
• Create understanding of the real versus perceived; need through experience and expertise while complying with company policies, legislation and regulations
• Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone communications, and/or face-to-face meetings
• Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times
• Treat internal and external customers fairly at all times
Management of Resources
• Manage and develop subordinate(s)
• Performance management in terms of contracting, reviews and poor performers
• Training and development
• Employee relations
• Manage people efficiencies through leave management, headcount budget, fixed term contracts, staff movements, secondments, staff utilization
• Take appropriate disciplinary measures as required
• Facilitate induction of new staff within one month of joining the organization
Strategy Development and Management
• Set strategic direction for the Software Development (RPG) functional area (aligning with overall IT strategy)
• Formulate and manage the implementation of strategy
• Review progress on a quarterly basis and provide feedback to the various stakeholders
• Provide consulting service to the business
Management of Budget and Costs Control
• Set and provide input for annual and monthly budgets (opex and capex)
• Manage the monthly costs reports by:
• Perform monthly forecast to ascertain over / under expenditure
• Report on any noticeable variances monthly on actuals and forecast
• Control and communicate all costs outside of the budget to direct manager
• Approve / decline contractual rates with labour brokers
Management of Software Development
• Coding Standards
• Manage the review of all codes written for applications to enhance performance, scalability and availability
• Ensure that the environmental set up is according to set standards
• Version Control:
• Enforce version control of source code
• Research and design:
• Research new technology and manage implementation
• Present to business for information and strategic direction
• Provide input to the spec writing and development during business process including JAD sessions
Support
• Support critical applications
• 24/7 support on key applications (Devops)
• Troubleshoot issues raised
• Investigate behavioural anomalies
• Perform root-cause-analysis
• Escalate issues timeously
Planning
• Demand Management
• Forward planning to optimise capacity to meet business needs
• Ensure continuous development to prevent key man dependencies
• Deliver to business demands as per agreement