Chief Information Officer - Leading Training Consultancy

Honor Search Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Training Consultancy is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead their digital transformation and drive modernization across technology and data strategy. The role involves building and mentoring a high-performing IT and data team, overseeing major system implementations, and ensuring cybersecurity and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background with over 8 years of experience in IT and digital transformation, and must hold a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior leadership experience in IT or digital transformation.
• Proven record leading enterprise technology programs and vendor partnerships.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, AI, and modern architecture principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of digital and data strategy.
• Drive modernization across CRM, data architecture, and core systems.
• Oversee large-scale system implementations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing IT and data team.
• Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity across operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data strategy

Systems integration

Process automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Commerce

MBA / Business Tech qualification

Job description

Chief Information Officer – Leading Training Consultancy

A leading Training Consultancy with offices across South Africa and internationally is recruiting for a Chief Information Officer to join their executive team. This person will be leading the digital transformation journey. The CIO will shape and deliver long‑term technology and data strategy, driving modernization, integration, and innovation across the business. This is a high‑impact executive role for a strategic leader passionate about technology's power to enable business growth, compliance, and efficiency.

What you'll get

A company that cares deeply about its customers and values

Hybrid working with remote opportunity

Competitive compensation package between R1.2m–R2m depending on qualifications and experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of digital and data strategy
• Drive modernization across CRM, data architecture, and core systems
• Oversee large‑scale system implementations
• Build and mentor a high‑performing IT and data team
• Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity across operations
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, aligning technology with business priorities

About You

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Commerce (MBA / Business Tech qualification advantageous)
• 8+ years of senior leadership experience in IT or digital transformation
• Proven record leading enterprise technology programs and vendor partnerships
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Expertise in data strategy, systems integration, and process automation
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, AI, and modern architecture principles is a plus