Chief Technology Officer

SUMMARY:
Our Client, who is a global leader in the water/electricity pre-payment sector is looking for a CTO to develop and execute the company's technology strategy

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (mandatory)
• Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or MBA (preferred)
• Minimum 15 years in product engineering, technology leadership, or R&D
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing a team
• Proven experience with embedded systems, IoT architecture, communication protocols, or metering standards
• Valid driver’s licence

• Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned to the company’s business strategy
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide first in-class technologies that meet their requirements
• Identify opportunities for the company to grow its product catalogue through developing, co-developing and buying new technologies
• Champion innovation programs to maintain a competitive edge in the smart utility space (electricity, water, and gas metering)
• Oversee the product lifecycles through to commercialization, including IoT-enabled devices, mobile platforms, and utility software
• Advise on product architecture and design to ensure modularity, cybersecurity, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and service-level expectations
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, including ICASA, STS Association, cybersecurity protocols, and international export controls
• Represent the company at industry forums, standardization bodies, and client engagements to position the company as a Technology Leader

• Develop and manage the investment/technology budget, resource planning, and vendor relationships
• Manage capital expenditure and ensure ROI alignment with business goals
• Provide regular reports to the CEO and board, highlighting performance insights, strategic opportunities, and challenges

• Communicate and promote the technology strategy, vision, mission and values of the company
• Work with the Leadership team to achieve common goals for the benefit of the company
• Understand, promote and take responsibility for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, codes and organisational standards
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Identify opportunities for best practice and continuous improvement and communicate these effectively with the Leadership team

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