Chief Technology Officer

Be Different Recruitment

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

Our client, a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks and wildlife reserves in partnership with governments and local communities is urgently looking for a Chief Technology Officer to be responsible for:

Bringing together and coordinating the functional experts and activities of the IT and Support, Technology and Networks and Systems departments into an integrated Technology Department and formulate a unified strategy to address the organisation's various needs (both at the park level and the institutional platform)
Establishing a single source of truth (SSOT) within the organisation, to allow for a central and reliable data and reporting system
Establishing and ensuring the maintenance of AP IT and Technology standards across all parks and Head Office, particularly in terms of security and connectivity
Maximising automation and systems integration to allow managers to focus on strategic issues, with the applicable systems allowing teams to "manage by exception"

In order to be considered the following is required:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering
Advanced degrees or certifications in technology management or business administration are a plus – or equivalent work experience
15 years of professional experience, with 5 years minimum in technology leadership roles
Deep understanding of a broad range of technologies, including information systems, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies relevant to the conservation sector
Abreast of technological trends and opportunities to foster innovation and operational efficiency in the conservation sector
Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision
Ability to effectively manage projects, teams and budgets
Experience in driving organisational change
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders (Exco, Board members, program managers, and external partners)
Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language and build consensus around technology strategies
Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and resource-constrained environment
Fluent in English – spoken and written (Proficiency in French or Portuguese is an advantage)
A passion for conservation and Africa, its wildlife and its people

Responsibilities:

Strategy and planning
IT and support
Security and risk management
Technology and networks
System integration and architecture
Data Management
Leadership and management
Budget management

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