Engineering Manager

Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group is looking for a highly talented Engineering Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of South Africa’s most dynamic tech environments?

You will lead a team of Software Engineers constantly striving for quality solutions that are delivered on time, within budget and scope, and drive a culture of quality and personal accountability.

You should have hands‑on experience in designing and building high-performance, scalable, and distributed backend systems. With a strong development background, you should possess a solid understanding of architectural principles and best practices. As a proponent of iterative engineering methodologies, you will also bring prior experience in line management, demonstrating a proven ability to keep highly skilled developers engaged and motivated.

This is a hands‑on position where you will actively lead architectural and strateg...