Chief Information Officer

 
Do you love technology and want to learn how to make it benefit or improve an existing business process? Are you talented in using technology to integrate these processes to bring the benefits or improvement to realisation? Then a role as a chief information officer might just be what you’re looking for.

What is a Chief Information Officer?

Chief Information Officers are generally responsible for preparing, executing, and overseeing the use information technologies within companies for security and support. The title started out as one launching systems, managing technical projects, utilising technology to boost the organisation efficiency and productivity, and cutting costs. Now, they are charged with IT and computer systems that support business goals. A Chief Information Officers’ role is to innovate, collaborate, balance the IT budget and motivate IT, staff.

 

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Chief Information Officer Job Description

Chief Information Officer Job Overview

A CIO has to have a passion for the role, and have a strong background in information technologies. Because their responsibilities vary depending on the company and industry, the role can be very demanding. Two CIOs from different companies will not have the same duties.

Responsibilities of a Chief Information Officer

  • Develop strategies for our IT department
  • Implement new strategies
  • Optimise existing strategies
  • Create KIPs for IT department
  • Measure KPIs regularly
  • Oversee the hire of roles within department
  • Assess and authorise department purchases
  • Oversee department budgets
  • Plan and oversee your department's projects

Qualifications to be a Chief Information Officer

  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Extensive xperience as CIO or similar role
  • Outstanding knowledge of various IT systems
  • Extensive knowledge in designing
  • Expertise in developing IT systems
  • Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
  • Analytical mind and great problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Very good communication and people skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • BSc/BA qualification in computer science or related field

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Chief Information Officer Jobs currently open:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Location: Centurion
Salary: Annually
Our client in Pretoria has a permanent opportunity for an experienced ICT Chief Information Officer (cio). The cio will be responsible for delivering comprehensive IT services, ensuring the organization's network and technological strategies align with business objectives. This role includes maintaining a reliable network with high uptime, addressing the Fund's strategic IT needs, and ensuring sca...
3 days ago


Chief Information Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Healthcare industry leader is looking for an experienced Chief Information Officer.
4 days ago


Project Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 60000 Monthly
Our client, a foreign exchange trading house based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.
19 days ago


Managing Director
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 100000 Monthly
Our client, a sophisticated foreign exchange trading house based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Managing Director to join their team. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the CEO with daily functions, support the cio with projects relating to trading cryptocurrencies, FX & derivatives, and to support the COO with development team with back & front-end projec...
19 days ago


HEAD OF IT (SSA) / IT LEAD SSA
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R88 000 per month basic plus benefits of medical aid, pension fund,, funeral cover, life policy, management bonus
Seeking an experience and qualified Head of IT to assist countries with in house IT issues, security and to ensure all staff in SSA have the tools to perform their jobs and assist with projects.
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