Location
johannesburg
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
PURPOSE
The Engineering Team Lead is responsible for managing a cross-functional development team, owning team delivery and performance, and ensuring alignment with product and business priorities.
This role blends people leadership with project delivery, while fostering a strong team culture and growth mindset.
OBJECTIVES (main duties and responsibilities)
Team Management & People Leadership
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and personal development check-ins.
- Support each engineer’s growth by identifying training needs, mentorship opportunities, and stretch projects.
- Champion team health, culture, and morale by fostering inclusion, trust, and accountability.
Delivery Ownership
- Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of roadmap items.
- Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and ensure work is appropriately scoped and prioritised.