Chief Technology Officer | Gauteng | Executive

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

This is a pivotal executive leadership opportunity at the forefront of facilities technology and smart infrastructure. We are seeking a highly technical, commercially astute CTO to shape and lead an enterprise-wide operational technology strategy.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Technology Officer will take ownership of all operational technology across a large, multi-site facilities environment. This role is responsible for building management systems, IoT ecosystems, smart building platforms, PropTech innovation, and the secure integration of OT with enterprise IT architecture.

The successful candidate will be deeply technical, capable of defining architecture, standards, and governance frameworks, while translating technology investments into measurable client value, asset optimisation, and workplace experience improvements.

Our client is a leading facilities management organisation operating at scale across commercial and corporate environments. They are known for operational excellence, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, with technology forming a critical pillar of their future growth strategy.

What You’ll Do
• Define and execute the operational technology strategy aligned to business growth objectives
• Lead building management systems, IoT platforms, smart building integrations and PropTech innovation
• Drive secure and effective integration between OT platforms and enterprise IT systems
• Establish architecture standards, interoperability frameworks and vendor governance models
• Oversee resilience, reliability and cybersecurity of all facilities technology systems
• Translate facilities and asset data into actionable insights that enhance client experience
• Build and lead a high-performing technical team
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on technology-driven value creation

What You Bring
• Proven experience as a CTO or senior technology executive within facilities, property, infrastructure or built environment sectors
• Deep technical expertise in building systems, IoT ecosystems, BMS platforms and OT integration
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity in connected OT and enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to define enterprise architecture and technology standards
• Track record of delivering measurable ROI through technology investment
• Executive presence with the ability to engage at board and client level
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability

What Success Looks Like
• Secure, resilient and fully integrated OT ecosystems across client environments
• Measurable improvement in asset performance and operational efficiency
• Enhanced client experience through smart building innovation
• Clear governance, standards and architecture frameworks in place
• Technology investments delivering tangible business outcomes