Head of Digital Advisory

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005295/Sam

Date posted:

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re searching for a senior digital transformation leader—a rare combination of technology strategist, commercial closer, and delivery champion—to lead a fast-growing digital advisory practice. This is a role for someone who can confidently engage at the C-suite level, influence major digital transformation agendas and convert opportunity into sustainable revenue.

POSITION INFO:
This role is for you if you...:

Have deep delivery experience in enterprise technology or digital solutions.
Understand how to read and run a P&L—and make it grow.
Are a market maker, not just a manager — Someone who leads by creating opportunities, not waiting for them.
Know how to build and run large-scale digital engagements, end-to-end.
Can sell the stack, command respect, and get stakeholder buy-in—from client boardrooms to internal teams.
Come from a digital consulting, technology advisory, enterprise architecture, or IT transformation business—particularly with experience in complex stakeholder landscapes and high-revenue environments.

Requirements:

Honours Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Information Systems, or a related field
10+ years’ experience in technology, with 8+ years in senior leadership or technology strategy roles
Proven track record of closing deals and growing client accounts
Strong commercial insight and stakeholder influence skills
Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases and storage systems

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For more information contact:
Samkelisiwe Makhanye
Recruitment Consultant

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