Digital Transformation Lead

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006658/Chels

Date posted:

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 320 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
The Round Table seeks not a mere manager, but a true Digital Transformation Lead — one capable of commanding both strategy and systems with equal strength.

My client seeks a hands-on technical leader who can discuss AI and digital innovation in the boardroom, then step directly into the trenches to troubleshoot systems, build solutions, and drive transformation through real technical execution.

This is not a role for spectators.

The chosen champion must still be able to code.

POSITION INFO:

What the Kingdom Requires:
Minimum 7 Years proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives
Strong hands-on technical ability with the skill to architect and implement solutions directly
The ability to code, troubleshoot, and work closely within technical environments
Experience across systems design, automation, integrations, and IT operations
Confidence moving between executive strategy and low-level technical execution
Expertise working across infrastructure, software, cloud platforms, and operational systems
Strong stakeholder engagement and project leadership abilities
The wisdom to translate complex technical matters into language understood across the kingdom

If thou art the sort who can envision the future of the kingdom, engineer the systems to support it, and still answer the cry of “the spreadsheet no longer works” without losing honour or composure — then this quest awaits thee.

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