Group Technology Officer (Automotive Industry) - Sandton

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Group Technology Off..

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R75,000.00 - R100,00.00 (Based on skill, experience and in relation to your current package)

SUMMARY:
Group Technology Officer (Automotive Industry) - Sandton

POSITION INFO:

- Business Overview:
  A forward-thinking automotive group offering a digital-first experience in car sales, service, and aftersales. Their model integrates immersive online platforms and modern technology to reinvent the car-buying journey.
  
  Minimum Qualification:
  
  Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IS, Business Technology, or related field
  
  Retail expertise essential
  
  Experience in digital transformation with CRM, websites, and AI tools
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of senior-level tech leadership
  
  Proven IT strategy and execution across multiple brands
  
  Key Skills:
  
  Strategic planning, innovation, and systems implementation
  
  Team leadership and vendor management
  
  CRM and AI integration (e.g., chatbots, predictive analytics)
  
  Digital platform and website ownership
  
  Retail tech experience with customer data insights
  
  Budget and operational control
  
  ROI-driven mindset and excellent communication
  
  Reporting To:
  
  Chief Operations Officer (COO)
  
  Role Description:
  The CTO leads digital innovation across the group, focusing on AI integration, CRM optimization, and enhancing the car buying and aftersales journey through advanced tech solutions.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Technology Strategy & Innovation:
  
  Define the tech vision and manage related budgets
  
  Identify and adopt emerging technologies
  
  Technical Architecture & Infrastructure:
  
  Design scalable and secure systems
  
  Oversee CRM and website platforms
  
  Optimize user experience and lead capture tools
  
  CRM & Data Integration:
  
  Automate CRM workflows
  
  Build a real-time data ecosystem across departments
  
  Ensure cybersecurity and compliance
  
  AI-Driven Sales, Aftersales & CX:
  
  Implement AI tools for customer service, lead gen, and inventory
  
  Use predictive analytics for forecasting and pricing
  
  Team Leadership & Vendor Management:
  
  Work across departments to align tech with business needs
  
  Manage suppliers and external platforms
  
  Training & Adoption:
  
  Enable staff to utilize tech effectively
  
  Foster platform adoption and digital culture
  
  *Salary - R75,000.00 - R100,00.00 (Based on skill, experience and in relation to your current package)

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