894 Chief Information Officer (CIO)(P4)

Central University of Technology, Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,801,000 - 2,072,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bloemfontein seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide strategic leadership for IT across the organization. The role involves driving digital transformation, managing ICT systems efficiently, and ensuring optimal staff performance. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and significant experience in an ICT environment, including leadership roles. This is a five-year fixed-term position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in Computer Science or IT field.
• Ten years relevant experience in ICT, with five in managing an ICT environment.
• Experience in applying IT to solve business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the university-wide IT strategies and operations.
• Drive Digital Transformation across the institution.
• Manage performance and development of staff.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational management

IT governance

Digital transformation leadership

Problem solving

Education

Postgraduate degree in IT

Job description

894 Chief Information Officer (CIO)(P4)
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) │Office of the Chief Information Officer
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the university-wide Information Technology (IT) and serves as the principal technology leader for the University. This role is responsible for providing the vision and strategic leadership pertaining to the delivery of information technology strategies across the University, enabling the technology-based student learning experience and Employee productivity. The role directs the planning and implementation of enterprise-wide IT systems in support of institutional operations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the academic project and the quality of the service. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's information technology and systems.

As the Chief Information Officer, the role is principally responsible for driving Digital Transformation across the institution.

• Provide leadership & guidance in relation to the implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the digital transformation strategy
• Acquisition, deployment & maintenance pertaining to fit-for-purpose technologies
• Operational Management
• Manage the performance & development of staff
• IT governance & management reports

Nature of appointment: Five (5) year fixed-term Support Services

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 801 169 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Systems or any other Information Technology (IT) related field.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience, of which five (5) should be in managing an ICT environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, operational execution, as well as monitoring and evaluation of IT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
• Significant experience in the implementation of Digital Transformation Strategy.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Master’s degree (NQF 9) or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Information Systems / Management or any other information technology-related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, of which ten (10) should be in management of an ICT environment.
• Five (5) years of proven experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Proven experience in IT planning, organisation, and development.
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of ICT Governance.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ( [e-mail] )

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 08 August 2025

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