Chief Information Officer - Digital Transformation Leader

Hc Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hc Recruit seeks a Chief Information Officer in Durban to lead the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy and secure a sustainable competitive advantage.

The role requires 15+ years of executive IT leadership, ERP experience, and a track record delivering large-scale initiatives, AI and BI strategy, and strong governance and reporting capabilities. You will guide cross-functional teams and align technology with corporate vision.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of executive IT leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Experience with large ERP implementations and cloud solutions.
• Executive reporting, KPI tracking and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to align technology with corporate strategy and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy.
• Develop and deploy the Enterprise AI Strategy and identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance.
• Drive paperless initiatives and streamline financial reporting processes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing digital technology team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Digital transformation

AI & BI strategy

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/IS/Software Eng

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

BI tools

Data governance platforms

Job description

Hc Recruit seeks a Chief Information Officer in Durban to lead the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy and secure a sustainable competitive advantage.

The role requires 15+ years of executive IT leadership, ERP experience, and a track record delivering large-scale initiatives, AI and BI strategy, and strong governance and reporting capabilities. You will guide cross-functional teams and align technology with corporate vision.