Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Parow, Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 52 000 - R 58 000 per month
Posted
18 Sept 2026
Closes
20 Oct 2026

Work in Cape Town

Engineering Lead - Platform and Delivery

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage resources by providing guidance, mentorship and support so team members meet project and operational commitments.
  • Drive the evolution of the platform strategy and align it with business objectives.
  • Extend the existing platform and technology stack and support integration into point-of-sale systems.
  • Participate in business-requirements and specifications reviews with the Product Manager and provide feedback.
  • Identify and liaise with business stakeholders.
  • Ensure delivery commitments are met from timing and functionality perspectives.
  • Serve as the technical resource on complex projects and provide implementation guidance and documentation.
  • Provide continuous technical input to maintain development standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure comprehensive code reviews.
  • Manage third-party technology relationships regarding roadmap, commercial alignment, deliverables, security and operational stability.
  • Manage the full budget lifecycle from quarterly estimates to monthly actuals and variance analysis.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • At least five years' experience working with engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven software-development and technical-leadership experience, including .NET and C#.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns and development best practices.
  • Hands-on backend and frontend development experience.
  • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, strategic-direction and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change, influence cross-functional teams and drive execution.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Take on new challenges and opportunities with urgency and eagerness.
  • Communicate information and ideas clearly, concisely and impactfully.
  • Confront and tackle challenging situations with courage.
  • Make timely, well-rounded and informed decisions.
  • Ensure accountability for agreed performance targets.
  • Manage complexity and simplify complex or contradictory information.
  • Plan and align initiatives with organisational goals.
  • Use technology to improve productivity, problem-solving and business growth.
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