Chief Information Officer

PPS; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the IT strategy, enhancing member experiences, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The CIO will drive innovation through strategic technology leadership and oversee the implementation of secure IT systems as part of its commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience in healthcare or finance.
• Proven track record in digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s IT strategy and execution.
• Manage technology infrastructure and core systems.
• Lead vendor and stakeholder management initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Information Security Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or Computer Science

Postgraduate diploma/degree in healthcare

Job description

Job Description,

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading the organization's information technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives to enhance member experiences, drive innovation, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The CIO will oversee the development and implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems that support PPSHA’s strategy.

This role is pivotal in driving PPSHA’s commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare services through strategic technology leadership.

, Requirements,

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (essential)
• Postgraduate diploma/ degree or healthcare-specific qualification (advantageous)
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role within the healthcare funding, insurance or financial sector
• Experience of working with innovators, designers and developers to realize the strategic vision of the company.
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging technologies.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of leading complex IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in enterprise systems used by medical schemes and administrators (e.g., administration platforms, CRM, workflow automation)
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., ICD-10, PMB, CPT)
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and governance reporting capabilities
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.
  
  

Technical Competency

• Business Architecture
• Application of digital technologies
• Business IT Systems
• Information Security Management
• IT Network and Securities
• IT Procurement and Asset Management
• IT programme Management
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Business
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Strategic Execution
• Core Systems Oversight
• Technology Infrastructure management
• Budget and financial management
• Commercial Acumen
• Governance, Compliance and Control Governance Security
• Performance & Operations
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Team leadership and development