CV-Library

Software Engineering Manager

CV-Library  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.

We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!

The Role

Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:30 to 18:30 to 10:30 to 19:30 depending on Daylight savings
Location: South Africa
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per quarter on site at our Tyger valley office in Cape Town

As an Engineering Manager, your focus is on building high-performing teams by fostering growth, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll ensure engineers are developing in the right direction – both for themselves and the business – while driving delivery, quality and performance. You create an environment where honest conversations, strong feedback loops and a culture of mentoring and coaching help teams thrive and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities:

  • Driving delivery, quality and performance by removing roadblocks and ensuring smooth project execution
  • Providing mentoring and coaching, helping engineers grow in their careers
  • Creating strong feedback loops to support continuous learning and development
  • Encouraging honest conversations that lead to better team dynamics and problem-solving
  • Ensuring teams take accountability and responsibility for the delivery and quality of their work
  • Guiding teams in risk assessment to make informed decisions and take action
  • Upholding best practices in software development, methodologies and technical excellence
  • Conducting performance reviews and career development discussions
  • Identifying training needs and ensuring the right skills are in place

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience leading and managing multiple development teams within an organisation
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication abilities
  • A passion for developing people and helping them grow
  • Ability to foster a culture of accountability, responsibility and continuous improvement

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

Benefits

  • Medical Contribution – the company will contribute following the successful completion of your probation period.
  • Life, Disability, Income Protector & Funeral Cover – enjoy 2x life cover, along with disability, income protector, and funeral benefits after six months of employment.
  • Pension Scheme – become eligible for the company’s pension scheme after one year of service.
  • Birthday Leave – an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • Length of Service Leave – accrue additional leave days based on your length of service.
  • Flexible Public Holiday Policy – observe UK public holidays, with extra days granted if South African holidays exceed these.
  • A Supportive Team Environment – join a collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued.
  • Employee Referral Scheme – earn a bonus for recommending a successful candidate to CV-Library or Resume-Library.
  • Celebrations & Socials – enjoy summer and Christmas parties, seasonal activities, and regular office fun.
  • Team Building – participate in engaging events designed to connect colleagues and strengthen collaboration.
  • Gift Shop – access to awesome CV-Library merchandise
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About CV-Library

CV-Library is an award-winning job site that helps companies of all sizes and industries to hire faster, for less. Offering a wealth of recruitment products, including access to our database of more than 21 million CVs and a range of job-posting options, employers and agencies can find permanent, graduate, contract and freelance candidates on one easy-to-use site.

We’re known for great customer service and market-leading innovations, with inspired hiring solutions such as targeted CPM Display Advertising and Pay for Performance recruitment packages. Discover more: www.cv-library.co.uk/products

To find out how CV-Library can help you find the best candidates, call 01252 810995 or visit www.cv-library.co.uk/cvdatabase

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Want to work for a dynamic, award-winning company? View our vacancies: www.cv-library.co.uk/work-for-us

Our achievements include:

• Winner: 'Personality of the Year' (Lee Biggins), OnRec Awards 2025

• Winner: 'Best Generalist Job Board', IHR Supplier Awards 2025

• Winner: 'Best Customer Success Team (Job Board)', DJAx Awards 2024, 2025

• Winner: 'Creative Offline Marketing Award', OnRec Awards 2024

• Winner: 'Best-Performing Company Overall 2024', Megabuyte50 2024

• Winner: 'One to Watch' & 'CEO of the Year', TV250 Awards 2023

• Winner: 'Tech Company of the Year', South Coast Tech Awards 2023

• Winner: 'Best Generalist Job Board', NORAs (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)

• Winner: 'Employer of the Year' & 'Innovator of the Year', Thames Valley Business & Community Awards 2022

• Winner: 'Best Job Board' 5 years running, Global Recruiter Awards 2015-2019

• Winner: 'Technical Innovation' at the OnRec Awards 2019, 2020 & 2022

• Named 'Recruitment Website of the Decade', NORAs 2020

• Named one of the UK's 50 best-performing privately-owned technology companies by Megabuyte50 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2025

• The highest Trustpilot rating in the industry

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Fleet, GB
Year Founded
2000
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