Job Description
About the Role
As an Agile Delivery Lead in our Cape Town City Centre office, you will be responsible for creating and owning a clear consolidated Investment Technology roadmap for a renowned Independent Asset Management Firm. You will coach teams on Agile best practices and a product mindset, define, embed, and track metrics and KPIs to demonstrate meaningful outcomes while sustaining and continuously improving the Agile ways of working across Investment Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Roadmap Ownership and Delivery Oversight
- Agile Practices and Product Mindset
- Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Leadership
Requirements
- Proven Agile delivery leadership – hands-on experience leading Agile programmes across multiple teams or value streams, ideally in a Financial Services or Investment Management environment.
- Road mapping and portfolio co-ordination skills – the ability to consolidate delivery across complex, interdependent workstreams into a single, coherent view that is credible at both team and executive level.
- Stakeholder confidence – a track record of engaging senior sponsors and leadership with clarity, translating delivery data into narrative that drives decisions rather than just reporting status.
- Agile coaching experience – practical experience embedding Agile practices, supporting Product Owners with backlog prioritisation, and fostering a product mindset across delivery teams.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills – comfort working across technology, investment, and business teams, managing dependencies and removing blockers without direct authority.
- DevSecOps awareness – familiarity with continuous integration and delivery principles and the ability to champion their adoption within value stream teams.
- A data-driven approach to delivery – experience defining and tracking KPIs and delivery metrics that demonstrate outcomes rather than just activity.
Qualifications
None mentioned in original description.
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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region
The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.
In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.
Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.
The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.
For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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