Chief Technology Officer

AES Global; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African e-commerce company is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead technology transformation. You will re-architect systems, drive AI adoption, and lead talented teams to enhance business scalability. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of technical leadership experience, with a proven ability to scale high-traffic platforms and deliver impactful results. Join us in redefining the future of South African e-commerce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical leadership experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Proven track record scaling high-traffic platforms.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and its application in commerce.

Responsibilities

• Re-architect platforms into scalable, modular, API-first systems.
• Drive adoption of AI, machine learning, and data platforms.
• Lead engineering culture and agile practices across teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Scaling high-traffic platforms

Cloud computing

Microservices architecture

AI/ML applications

Job description

Overview

A well-established South African e-commerce business is looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its next phase of technology transformation.

The company has grown rapidly and is now at a pivotal stage, with ambitions to modernise legacy systems, scale with speed and resilience, and adopt an AI-first strategy.

We’re looking for a hands-on technology leader who thrives at the intersection of commerce and code — someone who can define long-term architecture, build high-performing teams, and partner with the board to drive scale and innovation.

Key Focus Areas

• Re-architect platforms into scalable, modular, API-first systems.
• Drive adoption of AI, machine learning, and data platforms.
• Lead engineering culture and agile practices across teams.
• Ensure secure, scalable infrastructure with 99.9%+ uptime.
• Play a strategic role in shaping the company’s future.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of technical leadership experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Proven track record scaling high-traffic platforms.
• Expertise in cloud, distributed systems, microservices, and data.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and its application in commerce.
• A leader who inspires, coaches, and delivers measurable business impact.

Why Join?

• Help redefine the future of South African e-commerce.
• Lead transformation at scale in a business that’s ready for its next chapter.
• Shape the technology vision at board level while remaining close to the code.