Chief Technology Officer

Sourcefin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy and digital innovation. This role involves overseeing a talented team, driving the development of scalable financial platforms, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of technology leadership experience and a strong background in cloud computing and cybersecurity. This position offers growth potential and a collaborative environment in the fintech space.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation and large-scale software development.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology vision and roadmap.
• Drive innovation in fintech solutions.
• Oversee design, delivery of scalable platforms.

Skills

Technology leadership

Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Cybersecurity

Agile methodologies

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa – Full-time

We’re looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead the next phase of Sourcefin’s digital evolution.

At Sourcefin, we make purchase order funding and invoice discounting easy for South Africa’s forgotten SMMEs. As CTO, you’ll shape the technology strategy that powers this mission — leading innovation, scalability, and security across our fintech platforms. You’ll build and mentor a high-performing team while steering Sourcefin’s transformation into an AI-native, data-driven organisation.

What you’ll do

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute Sourcefin’s technology vision and roadmap to align with business growth.
• Drive innovation in fintech solutions and ensure Sourcefin remains a digital lending leader.
• Oversee the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance platforms.
• Identify emerging technologies to enhance Sourcefin’s competitive edge.

Technical Execution & Product Development

• Lead full product lifecycle from ideation to deployment, using Agile and DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure secure, modular, and efficient financial systems that integrate via APIs and cloud services.
• Oversee product scalability and reliability as Sourcefin expands across South Africa.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS standards.
• Implement cybersecurity frameworks and risk management policies.
• Oversee data governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and inspire the Tech & Data team — software engineers, analysts, and IT leads.
• Partner with EXCO and business leads to ensure alignment of technology and strategy.
• Communicate Sourcefin’s technology vision to stakeholders, investors, and regulators.

Infrastructure & Optimisation

• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture for scalability.
• Lead adoption of AI, data analytics, and automation to unlock efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, data management, and user experience.

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of technology leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation and large-scale software development.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Background in cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Why join Sourcefin?

Impact: Build the systems that empower South Africa’s forgotten SMMEs.

Autonomy: Lead with trust, ownership, and creative freedom.

Collaboration: Work closely with a high-performing EXCO and cross-functional teams.

Growth: Join a company investing heavily in technology, innovation, and people.

Care: Enjoy health and wellness benefits, including October Health and subsidised Olive & Plate meals.

Ready to shape the future of fintech and empower South Africa’s small businesses? Apply now and help us build technology that drives impact at scale.