Chief Technology Officer

AJ Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electricity pre-payment sector is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive its technology strategy and oversee innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product engineering, technology leadership, and R&D, with significant expertise in IoT and embedded systems. This role demands strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster relationships with clients while aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and at least 15 years in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in product engineering, tech leadership, or R&D.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee product lifecycles including IoT-enabled devices and utility software.
• Manage the investment/technology budget and ensure ROI alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Embedded Systems

IoT Architecture

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or MBA

Job description

Our Client, who is a global leader in the electricity pre-payment sector is looking for a CTO to develop and execute the company's technology strategy

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (mandatory)
• Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or MBA (preferred)
• Minimum 15 years in product engineering, technology leadership, or R&D
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing a team
• Proven experience with embedded systems, IoT architecture, communication protocols, or metering standards
• Valid driver’s licence

Responsibilities
Technology Innovation

• Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned to the company’s business strategy
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide first in-class technologies that meet their requirements
• Identify opportunities for the company to grow its product catalogue through developing, co-developing and buying new technologies
• Champion innovation programs to maintain a competitive edge in the smart utility space (electricity, water, and gas metering)
• Oversee the product lifecycles through to commercialization, including IoT-enabled devices, mobile platforms, and utility software
• Advise on product architecture and design to ensure modularity, cybersecurity, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and service-level expectations
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, including ICASA, STS Association, cybersecurity protocols, and international export controls
• Represent the company at industry forums, standardization bodies, and client engagements to position the company as a Technology Leader

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the investment/technology budget, resource planning, and vendor relationships
• Manage capital expenditure and ensure ROI alignment with business goals
• Provide regular reports to the CEO and board, highlighting performance insights, strategic opportunities, and challenges

Corporate Contribution

• Communicate and promote the technology strategy, vision, mission and values of the company
• Work with the Leadership team to achieve common goals for the benefit of the company
• Understand, promote and take responsibility for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, codes and organisational standards
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Identify opportunities for best practice and continuous improvement and communicate these effectively with the Leadership team

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