Chief Technology Officer

60 Degrees; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital commuter platform in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to architect a rapidly scalable platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in media or telecoms, hands-on software development, and strategic leadership. This role offers an opportunity to directly impact a platform used by millions while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of total experience with minimum 4+ years in CTO or senior technology leadership role.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup in Gauteng.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver the next chapter of the platform.
• Build resilient infrastructure and strengthen platform stability.
• Translate growth ambitions into a robust technology roadmap.

Skills

Media or Telecommunications experience

Hands-on software development background

Proficiency with React

Proficiency with Node.js

Proficiency with Laravel and PHP

Strong networking and connectivity knowledge

Experience in building Captive Portals

Leadership experience with technology teams

Experience scaling platforms

Distribution network management experience

Job description

Chief Technology Officer

Are you an up-and-coming CTO who wants to build, scale, and leave a national footprint? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the intersection of large-scale connectivity, high-engagement media, and real-world infrastructure.

Our client is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing digital commuter platforms—an ecosystem that combines free on-the-move Wi-Fi with rich, engaging content, giving brands direct access to millions of daily users across the country. Their platform is already a force in the market, with:

• A national footprint and thousands of active mobile endpoints
• Strong partnerships with major content creators and enterprise brands
• A 78% user recommendation rate
• Industry backing from key associations
• A new strategic collaboration with a major automotive group

They are entering a major growth phase—and need a CTO who can steer the next evolution of their platform.

What You’ll Lead

You will architect and deliver the next chapter of this high-scale, high-visibility platform. This includes building resilient infrastructure, strengthening platform stability, driving innovation, and enabling the business to scale rapidly and sustainably.

You’ll work closely with the executive team and play a critical role in translating growth ambitions into a robust, future-proof technology roadmap.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a high-potential CTO who wants to take on a platform of national significance. You should bring:

Must-Have Experience

• Previous experience in Media or Telecommunications, or Small Fintech
• Hands-on background in software development
• Proven exprience with: React, Node.js, Laravel and PHP
• Strong networking and connectivity knowledge
• Solid experience in the understanding of building Captive Portals.
• Proven experience leading and growing technology teams
• Experience scaling platforms, architecting high-availability systems, or managing distributed networks
• between 15–25 years total experience, of which a minimum of 4+ years is in a CTO or comparable senior technology leadership position

Additional Requirements

• Based in Gauteng with the ability to work hybrid (a few days weekly in Bryanston, Johannesburg)
• Strong stakeholder management skills paired with maturity and confidence
• A builder’s mindset with the ability to deliver at pace
• Comfort working in a fast-growth, founder-led environment
• Strategic leadership combined with hands-on technical oversight

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just another CTO job. It’s the chance to shape a platform used by millions—one that blends commercial impact with meaningful social reach.

If you’re ready to lead technology at a company on the brink of major scale, and you have the industry background to match, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.