Group Chief Technology and Information Officer - Namibian Citizens

SUMMARY:
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures that technological infrastructure, systems, and digital capabilities align with business objectives-driving operational efficiency, supporting growth, enhancing customer experiences, and maintaining robust cybersecurity and data.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be a Namibian citizen or have a valid Namibian Work permit.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or information systems or engineering, or a related field is preferred for the role.
• Previous experience having worked in a senior management role at executive or group level leading a team and strategically driving leading ERP implementations, digital transformation, and system integrations.
• Previous experience having worked within a retail or distribution or manufacturing or supply chain or related environment is essential.
• Proven track record in leading ERP implementations, digital transformation, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, production it systems, and e-commerce technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver business value through strategic use of technology.

• Leading the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures that technological infrastructure, systems, and digital capabilities align with business objectives-driving operational efficiency, supporting growth, enhancing customer experiences, and maintaining robust cybersecurity and data.
• Setting objectives and strategies for information and technology resources as well as selecting and implementing scalable ERP Systems and ensuring integration with all departments within the group.
• Implementing suitable technology to optimize strategic benefits within the group.
• Analysing costs, value and risks of information technology as well as building quality assurance and data protection processes.
• Providing advice, research, recommendations, and guidance for emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, data science and big data.
• Advising and addressing matters on cyber security, privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Engaging divisional executives on scope, strategy, service performance, engagement deliverables, and progress updates on ICT matters.
• Driving digital transformation initiatives to streamline all departments and operations within the group.
• Overseeing infrastructure, software applications, networks, and cybersecurity across all companies within the group.
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Guiding the development of e-commerce platforms collaborating with all senior management and leaders to align technology with operational needs through out the group.