Chief Information Officer – Johannesburg
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement company Technology strategy to align with business objectives and growth plans.
- Drive innovation in fintech solutions, ensuring the company remains a market leader in digital financial services.
- Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable, highperformance, and secure technology solutions.
- Identify emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business.
- Lead the end-to-end technology development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
- Oversee the design, security, and scalability of the company's financial products and services.
- Drive Agile and DevSecOps best practices to enhance software development efficiency.
- Ensure the successful integration of APIs, third-party financial services, and cloudbased infrastructures.
- Ensure company technology infrastructure complies with industry regulations (POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.).
- Implement robust cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard data and mitigate risks.
- Establish policies and best practices for data governance, system security, and IT risk management.
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, including software engineers, data scientists, and IT professionals.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the technology department.
- Work closely with the executive leadership team to align technology initiatives with business goals.
- Engage with stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and customers, to communicate the company's technology vision.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture to ensure efficiency and scalability. Optimise system performance, data storage, and processing to support business intelligence and analytics.
- Lead the adoption of AI, machine learning, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
- Ensure seamless integration of financial services through API-driven architectures.
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, as well as an MBA.
- Certification in Cloud computing, Agile methodologies, or Cybersecurity is a plus.
- 10+ years experience in Technology leadership roles, preferably in fintech or Financial services.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience in managing software development teams and enterprise IT infrastructures.
- Strong background in Cybersecurity, Data governance, and Regulatory compliance.
- Technology Strategy & Execution - Ability to define and implement technology roadmaps that align with business objectives.
- Software Development Leadership - Strong background in software engineering, system architecture, and Agile methodologies.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance - Expertise in data security, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Cloud & Infrastructure Management - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise architecture.
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies - Knowledge of fintech trends, AI, blockchain, and big data analytics is advantageous.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Proven ability to lead technology teams and engage with executives, investors, and regulators.
- Business & Financial Acumen - Understanding of fintech, financial services, and the competitive landscape.