The opportunity of a lifetime exists for an experienced CTO at a leading South African company. Your education and experience will serve you well as you would join a team of highly educated and exceptionally skilled individuals who are all experts in their respective fields. Not only will you and your direct reports have a major influence on the company itself but your presence within the business would be felt as you will be fulfilling a pivotal role within the industry.

Qualification:

BSc Honours Degree in Information Systems or

BSc Computer Science Degree

MBA is highly advantageous

Skills & Experience:

4 – 5 years’ experience in a CTO role

Software Development experience

Systems Infrastructures

.Net platform experience

Cloud technology

Systems management

Risk management

Security management

Updated with latest Social Media trends

Job Description:

This role will give you extensive exposure to Cloud Technologies and therefore it is advantageous to have up to date knowledge on the latest technologies

Report directly to the CEO, COO and Heads of other IT divisions within the bigger group of companies on all IT infrastructures

Launch industrial standards for infrastructures and systems

Supervise and oversee all of the development sectors within the business

Identify crucial parts of the industry to maintain and develop which would increase current returns on investments

Manage current projects and initialize cost saving implementations

Build solid relationships with partnering organizations and third party vendors while building a high performing IT team internally

Create technological strategy awareness amongst management, business partners and employees

Focus on future ventures and strategically selecting opportunities while mitigating risks for the business and its shareholders