Chief Technical Officer (Cto) - Fx - South Africa

Rmg Recruitment Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead technology operations for an established online trading company in South Africa. The role demands a strategic thinker with at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in Forex or Fintech. The CTO will manage tech teams and systems while ensuring operational stability. This high-impact position offers ownership of technology performance along with a competitive salary and significant professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary package

Professional development opportunities

Stable, long-term position

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering).
• Strong background in Forex / CFD, Fintech, or high-volume call centre tech.
• Ability to manage budgets and large-scale technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full technology operations of the online trading company.
• Oversee the entire technology stack and drive innovation across the organization.
• Work closely with senior leadership to create a scalable trading environment.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud hosting

Cybersecurity

CRM systems

VoIP/SIP systems

API integrations

Problem-solving

Job description

Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - FX - South Africa

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead the full technology operations of a large, established online trading company.

The CTO will oversee the entire technology stack, including trading infrastructure, onboarding funnels, CRM systems, call‑centre technology, integrations, cybersecurity, and all digital platforms.

The role requires deep knowledge of Forex / CFD, Fintech, or high‑volume call‑centre environments, along with proven leadership experience at senior or C‑Suite level.

You will direct system architecture, ensure operational stability, manage multiple technical teams, and drive innovation across the organisation.

The CTO will work closely with senior leadership across Operations, Compliance, Risk, Marketing, and Sales to create a seamless, secure and scalable trading environment for clients.

This is a high‑impact role with full ownership of the company's technology performance and future roadmap.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Technology).

Strong background in Forex / CFD, Fintech, Call Centre tech, or Online Trading.

Expert knowledge of CRM systems and API integrations.

Deep understanding of VoIP / SIP dialers, softphones, call recording, and QA platforms.

Experience with client portals, onboarding funnels, KYC / AML systems, and affiliate tracking.

Strong knowledge of cloud hosting, server infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.

Experience working with high‑volume data, reporting systems, and automation tools.

Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams (Dev, IT, Infra, QA, Support).

Strong vendor and SLA management experience.

Ability to manage budgets, roadmaps, and large‑scale technical projects end‑to‑end.

Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Highly organised, accountable, and able to drive long‑term system scalability and resilience.

Benefits

Senior executive role in a well‑established online trading organisation.

Opportunity to own and build the full technology vision and structure.

Work alongside a strong leadership team with support for innovation.

Stable, long‑term position with real impact on the company's growth.

Competitive senior‑level salary package.

Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology