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Engineering Lead (OneX) at The Foschini Group



Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership – Manage resources by providing guidance, mentorship, and support to aid team members in meeting project and operational commitments.

    Galvanise the existing team into a high‑functioning development team.

  • Strategic Direction – Drive the evolution of the OneX strategy in alignment with TFG board objectives.

  • Include extension of existing platform and technology stack and integration into Omni point of sale.

  • Planning – Participate in the business requirements and specifications review with the designated product manager and provide feedback.

    Identify and liaise with all business stakeholders.

  • Ensure that delivery commitments are met from a timing and functionality perspective.

  • Technical Development – Serve as the technical resource on complicated projects, providing guidance to other team members and creating necessary documentation that can be followed to implement the project.

  • Provide continuous technical input to the development team to maintain development standards.

  • Mentor junior engineers or establish mentorship between senior and junior developers.

    Ensure comprehensive code reviews.

  • Manage third‑party vendor relationships – As it pertains to technology roadmap, commercial alignment, project deliverables, security, and operational stability.

  • Financial Management – Responsible for full budget lifecycle from quarterly estimation to monthly actual processing and variance analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience working with engineering teams in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating the ability to juggle multiple projects, stay organized, and prioritize deadlines effectively.

  • Proven experience in software development (.Net, C#) and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.

  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands‑on experience in backend and frontend development.

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities, with the ability to translate complex insights into actionable strategies and initiatives.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and build consensus around product priorities and trade‑offs.

  • Ability to set strategic direction and drive execution through collaboration with a cross‑functional team.

  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate complex concepts and stakeholders’ meetings.

  • Highly adaptable to change and an excellent team player with the ability to influence and negotiate.

Behaviours

  • Action Oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.

  • Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.

  • Courage – confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage.

  • Decision Quality – consistently makes timely, well‑rounded and informed decisions.

  • Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.

  • Manages Complexity – interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.

  • Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.

  • Tech Savvy – leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity.

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ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people.

They are our greatest asset.

TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that inspire our customers to live their best lives and are woven into the lives of millions.

Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth.

Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.

We’re a purpose‑led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At TFG, technology is the silent engine behind fashion, financial services, and our factory floors.

Our Infotec team builds the platforms that power over 3,600 stores and millions of customer moments.

From cloud‑native retail applications to AI/ML deployments, we solve real‑world retail challenges.

If you love engineering, data, architecture, or innovation at the edge – we have room for your kind of talent.

Let’s build something enduring together.

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