Chief Information Officer - Leading Training Consultancy

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

Job summary

A leading training consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead the digital transformation journey. This high-impact executive role involves shaping technology and data strategy, driving modernization, and building an effective IT team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of senior leadership experience in IT and a passion for technology's potential to drive business growth. Competitive compensation between R1.2m–R2m is offered, along with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid working with remote opportunity

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior leadership experience in IT or digital transformation.
• Proven record leading enterprise technology programs.
• 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