Application Closing Date: 25 July 2025
Posted: 25 June 2025
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Department: Other
Level: Mid-Senior
Functional Area: Software Development
💼 Job Overview
BET Software is seeking a Software Delivery Lead with exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities to guide its software development teams in Cape Town. You will oversee the entire software delivery lifecycle, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and at high quality.
If you’re a tech-savvy professional with a track record of managing software projects and leading high-performing teams, this role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and make real impact.
🧠 What You Bring
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10+ years of experience in technical IT roles
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3–5 years in software delivery leadership across functional teams
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Strong knowledge of SDLC and project lifecycle management
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Experience in resource allocation, cross-team collaboration, and product strategy
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
🔧 Key Responsibilities
📦 SDLC & Product Delivery
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Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle: from inception to decommissioning
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Align roadmap with business and tech teams (PMs, BAs, Architects, Devs)
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Prioritize backlog and ensure product timelines are met
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Resolve deployment and post-support issues with urgency
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Define and track business benefit realization of projects
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Maintain sound technical and product knowledge
🧭 Strategic Leadership
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Align team goals with BET Software’s strategic objectives
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Promote a customer-centric approach
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Monitor market trends and competitor analysis
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Ensure integration of team processes with company-wide policies
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Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders
👥 Team Management
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Lead both direct and cross-functional team members
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Ensure appropriate resourcing and skill development
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Set and review performance goals regularly
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Support training, mentorship, and career development
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Foster team cohesion, versatility, and innovation
🎯 Decision-Making
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Make well-informed, timely decisions with clear justification
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Communicate decisions clearly and assess long- and short-term impact
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Use logical, data-driven approaches to problem-solving
🚀 Continuous Improvement
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Encourage innovation, challenge the norm, and support change
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Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation
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Promote flexibility and rapid adaptation in dynamic environments
🌍 Living the BET Spirit
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Promote collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and open communication
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Encourage continuous learning, adaptability, and cross-team support
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Build team camaraderie and resilience in facing challenges
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Cultivate a culture of growth, ownership, and collective achievement
🚀 Why Join BET Software?
At BET Software, you’re not just hired—you’re nurtured. From learning and development programs to incentives and career advancement opportunities, you’ll thrive in a culture that recognizes excellence and empowers growth.
📬 How to Apply
Submit your application online by 25 July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
📌 If you do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.