Development Manager Salary in South Africa

Development Manager positions in South Africa offer attractive compensation packages averaging R50 000 monthly. Salary expectations range from R28 000 to R627 500 monthly, depending on experience and qualifications. This software development profession benefits from 7% industry growth and maintains high market demand for skilled professionals.

Development Manager Salary Breakdown

Leads and mentors a team of developers, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This role involves managing project timelines, allocating resources, ensuring code quality, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve technical and business objectives.

Salary Component	Amount (Monthly)
Minimum Salary	R28 000
Average Salary	R50 000
Maximum Salary	R627 500
Category	Software Development
Growth Rate	7%
Market Demand	High

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Proven experience as a software developer, with significant leadership or management experience

Strong technical expertise in relevant programming languages and technologies

Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills

Proficiency in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

Strong project management and organizational abilities

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to drive technical innovation and improve development processes

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