Chief Technology Officer

SUMMARY:
A leading financial institution is seeking to appoint an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide executive leadership and operational direction for its technology environment. The role involves translating the organisation's Information Technology (IT) strategy into disciplined execution across technology operations, engineering, platforms, applications, infrastructure, cyber-resilient services, delivery performance and vendor management.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities \/ Job Functions The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: Ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, scalable and cost-effective technology services. Build and lead a high-performing engineering practice that enhances delivery quality, operational resilience, automation, productivity and continuous improvement. Manage the day-to-day operations and performance of staff, ensuring operational discipline and alignment between technology delivery, service performance and strategic priorities. Provide strategic direction across IT operations, including infrastructure, application development, systems integration, security operations, business process re-engineering, networks, outsourcing and technical support services. Direct the development and implementation of IT strategic and tactical objectives, policies and procedures for existing and emerging technologies. Develop and execute strategic plans to optimise the use of technology in support of organisational objectives. Establish, govern and continuously improve engineering standards and practices, including secure-by-design principles, code quality, automated testing, DevSecOps, release management and platform engineering. Drive technology delivery excellence and operational performance by improving service reliability, automation, risk management, technical debt management and technology cost optimisation. Build engineering, operations and delivery capabilities through talent development, skills enhancement, knowledge sharing and a culture of accountability. Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to provide thought leadership and identify opportunities for innovation and technological advancement. Provide leadership, sponsorship and oversight of strategic technology transformation programmes. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and sustainable technology partnerships. Manage key technology vendors and service providers, ensuring effective contract management, performance monitoring and service delivery. Implement and enforce IT policies and controls to safeguard technology assets and ensure the integrity, security and privacy of organisational information. Oversee IT governance, procedures and processes in line with COBIT and other recognised governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with agreed maturity standards. Direct the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide IT disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity and timely restoration of technology services. Foster a service-oriented and customer-focused technology environment that supports operational efficiency, service excellence and organisational growth. Oversee technology risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring that operational and technology risks are identified, assessed and appropriately mitigated. knowledge and experience in: general management; thought leadership in IT; digital transformation; strategic and business planning tools, methods and processes; information security management; programme sponsorship and project management; IT governance leadership and management; enterprise, solution and infrastructure architectures; scaled agile and waterfall development methodologies; DevSecOps; platform engineering, site reliability engineering and engineering productivity practices; software quality management, automated testing, release management and observability; and Lead talent management, workforce planning and succession planning to ensure the availability of critical technical skills and sustainable leadership capacity. Job requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of: an Honours degree in IT, Information Systems or Engineering, or an equivalent NQF8 qualification; a minimum of 12 years' experience in IT systems and\/or IT management with at least 5 years' experience in a general management role; and a Master's degree will be an added advantage.