Chief Technology officer - Sandton Verfied

R 70 000 per month Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 17-10-2014 6:59:23 AM
14-11-2014 6:59:23 AM
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Woodmead
R50000-R70 000 per month negotiable

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be responsible for the management Technology and Development needs. He/she will examine the short and long term needs of the Company, and help the Company reach its objectives. The CTO will need to establish the company’s technical vision and lead all aspects of the Company’s Technology Development. The CTO will be the Company’s top Technology Executive, playing an integral role in the Company’s Strategic Direction, Development, and future growth.
Key areas of responsibility
• Establish governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company’s data and servers
• Identify and implement technology trends and platforms
• Communicate the company’s technology strategy to management
• Conduct code reviews and specification conformance testing
• Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships
• Lead an advanced academic and business technology support organization, focusing on application best practices, training initiatives, and usability methodologies
• Oversee research and development, as well as project management
• Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape
• Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations
• Create yearly and ongoing assessment plans, identify and implement improvements
• Evaluate and recommend technologies
• Select and register company's domain names
• Manage vendor relationships
Skills and attributes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Administration is required
• 7 – 8 plus years experience in a technology environment, preferably in higher education, 5 or more years experience managing people is also required
• Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development.
• Excellent knowledge of technology environments, mobile technologies, business intelligence, Microsoft and Linux development
• Experience with business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and office operations
• Lead the technology teams delivering on business priorities, ensuring high quality, timely delivery
• Excellent understanding of project management principles. Proven experience in planning, organization, and development
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Develop, test and implement IT Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
• Strong tactical and organizational skills
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Superior analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and motivate in a team-oriented environment
• REGRET: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
• Note: Relevant experience is required; if you do not possess essentials please do not apply as your application will not be considered Only individuals that meet the requirements and who are consistently meeting the minimum performance criteria in their current role will be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks from application please consider your application as unsuccessful.