Group Technology Chief Information Officer

Rise Recruitment

2025/05/07   Midrand


Job Ref #: RR-95
Industry: Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Our client in the finance space based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is looking for a Group Chief Information Officer, please note this is a permanent position.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

?  Drive continuous improvement and modernize technology

?  Influence business plans and strategy

?  Manage IT Governance, Budgets, Audit, Risk, Demand, Team Leadership, and ensure Information

and Cyber Security

?  Define and evolve the client's Group Platforms in applications, data, technology, and security

?  Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cloud-ready

?  Guide system, data, and integration alignment across Business Units

?  Contribute to Information Security strategy and embed secure-by-design principles

?  Manage teams via performance management, demand, capacity, and career development

?  Handle audits, risks, and compliance to ensure regulatory adherence

?  Manage budgets and financials effectively

?  Act as the internal owner and operational lead for shared IT platforms

?  Maintain platform roadmaps, upgrade schedules, lifecycle plans, and vendor relationships

?  Manage SLAs, support models, and licensing requirements

?  Coordinate incident resolution, patching, and service availability for group platforms

?  Partner with InfoSec to ensure platform compliance and audit readiness

?  Support solution delivery and ensure platform dependencies and technical risks are visible

 

 

 

 

 

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

?  Computer Science or Information Technology related degree

?  Minimum 8 Years relevant experience in managing technology teams