Chief Information Officer (Cio)

Initiate International; Johannesburg; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) is sought to lead a tech-driven organization in Johannesburg. This role involves overseeing the Development, BI, IT, PMO, and QA teams, ensuring technology strategy aligns with business growth while managing global infrastructure and cybersecurity. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of senior IT experience and expertise in the iGaming industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a senior-level IT leadership role (CIO, CTO or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge across development, IT infrastructure, BI, and QA.
• Experience in the iGaming industry highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction across Development, IT, QA, and PMO.
• Oversee local and international infrastructure.
• Inspire, mentor and grow technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity

Tools

Angular

SQL

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Information Officer (CIO) to take the reins of a high-impact tech environment.

This role calls for a strategic yet hands-on leader to oversee and unify the efforts of the Development, Business Intelligence (BI), IT, PMO, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams. This is more than just a leadership position – it's a chance to drive the ongoing evolution of complex, global technology systems and ensure tech strategy is firmly aligned with business growth.

Key responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid) include:

1. Lead the strategic direction and operational delivery across Development, BI, IT, QA, and PMO.
2. Oversee both local and international infrastructure — ensuring it is secure, scalable, and future-proof.
3. Guarantee system uptime, performance, and stability across all platforms.
4. Identify, plan, and execute tech updates to ensure systems are always evolving and efficient.
5. Own KPIs and SLAs across all technical departments to drive performance.
6. Partner with the executive team to shape tech strategy that supports overall business goals.
7. Build strong vendor relationships and ensure licensing, compliance, and risk are well-managed.
8. Inspire, mentor, and grow multidisciplinary technical teams.
9. Stay ahead of cybersecurity threats, maintaining robust data protection and disaster recovery strategies.

Requirements for this CIO role in Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid):

1. 10+ years of experience in a senior-level IT leadership role (CIO, CTO or similar).
2. Experience in the iGaming industry would be highly advantageous.
3. Strong technical knowledge across development, IT infrastructure, BI, and QA.
4. Proven experience managing international tech teams and global infrastructure.
5. Expertise in maintaining, modernising, and scaling complex systems.
6. Working knowledge of Angular and SQL.
7. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
8. Solid understanding of security frameworks, data protection, and compliance standards.
9. Ready to lead from the front and drive tech innovation on a global scale?

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of turning vision into execution, this is your next big move.

Apply now and make your mark at the very heart of technology leadership.