IT Technology Executive | Midrand | Permanent

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IT Technology Executive | Head Office | Executive Shape the technology architecture and innovation agenda of a nationwide, operationally complex organisation. This is an executive opportunity for a senior technology leader who can translate business strategy into scalable technology direction while remaining close enough to architecture and delivery to turn that strategy into measurable outcomes. Reporting to the CIO and operating as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the IT Technology Executive will define and execute technology strategy, enterprise architecture vision and digital innovation priorities. The role carries enterprise-wide influence across architecture, infrastructure and cloud direction, technology platforms, service delivery, resilience, integration ecosystems, governance and technology modernisation. This is both a strategic and technically engaged leadership position. The successful executive will act as a senior technology and architecture authority, providing leadership on complex solution architecture, technology evaluation, proofs of concept, innovation pilots and technical due diligence. The mandate also includes technology operations, vendor and commercial management, OPEX and CAPEX planning, disaster recovery, risk, change, service governance and the development of a high-performing technology organisation. Our client is a sizeable, nationwide organisation operating in a complex, technology-dependent logistics environment. Technology is central to operational continuity, growth and customer delivery, with an established operating model spanning security, service delivery, infrastructure, end-user technology, networks, enterprise applications, business solutions and governance. The environment requires technology leadership that can balance innovation and modernisation with resilience, commercial discipline and reliable day-to-day operations. What You'll Do Partner with executive leadership to define and execute enterprise technology strategy aligned with business growth, operational priorities and digital transformation. Define the enterprise architecture vision, target-state roadmap, principles, standards and future-state blueprints. Act as a senior design authority for significant solution architectures, platform investments and technology decisions. Drive modernisation, rationalisation and optimisation across enterprise applications, platforms and integration capabilities. Define infrastructure architecture, hosting and cloud direction across cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments. Oversee the performance, scalability, lifecycle and optimisation of enterprise infrastructure, networks, platforms and technology services. Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential application across automation, artificial intelligence, integration and digital innovation. Lead technology change and adoption while ensuring appropriate planning, testing, quality assurance and operational readiness. Provide executive accountability for IT operations, service delivery, infrastructure services, end-user support and operational stability. Oversee data-centre and infrastructure-platform resilience, capacity planning, lifecycle management and vulnerability management. Lead strategic relationships with technology vendors, cloud providers, telecommunications providers, managed service providers and systems integrators. Drive contract governance, commercial negotiations, sourcing, performance management and technology cost optimisation. Partner on OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, forecasting and technology investment planning. Establish effective technology governance, controls, standards and audit-readiness practices. Lead ITIL-aligned service governance, disaster recovery, business continuity and resilience initiatives. Identify and manage technology, cybersecurity, operational and service-delivery risks. Lead organisational design, workforce planning, succession, performance management and capability development across the technology function. Advise executive stakeholders on technology strategy, architecture, risks, investment decisions and transformation opportunities. Provide technology leadership for new facilities, expansions, acquisitions and major operational projects. What You Bring A three-year degree in Information Technology or Business Management. A Master's degree will be advantageous. A minimum of 10–12 years' experience in a similar field. At least five years' experience in a senior management capacity. Strong experience in IT strategy formulation and technology leadership. Enterprise architecture and solution-design governance capability. IT management and service-management expertise. Experience across technology platforms, infrastructure, cloud and operational technology services. Vendor and contract management capability. Strong IT risk, governance and contingency-management experience. Programme and project management capability. Change-management experience. Financial-management capability, including technology investment and resource allocation. Strong people leadership and organisational-management capability. Executive-level stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. Strong technical orientation combined with commercial and business acumen. Excellent written, verbal, reporting, presentation and facilitation skills. The ability to translate complex technology concepts into clear business outcomes. What Success Looks Like Technology strategy is clearly aligned with enterprise priorities and delivers measurable business value. Enterprise architecture provides a coherent roadmap for scalable, secure and resilient growth. Technology investments are governed by clear architectural, commercial and business-value considerations. Infrastructure, platforms and services provide the reliability required by a nationwide operational business. Emerging technologies are evaluated pragmatically and adopted where they can create sustainable value. IT operations and service delivery consistently support agreed business requirements. Technology risks, vulnerabilities and resilience requirements are proactively managed. Strategic vendors and partners are held accountable for value, performance, innovation and architectural compliance. Technology expenditure is effectively governed across operational requirements and future investment. Executive stakeholders receive clear, business-focused advice on technology opportunities, risks and decisions. The technology organisation develops the capability, leadership and accountability required to support current operations and future transformation.