Chief Technology Officer / Senior IT Manager - BI Stack

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a strategic CTO/IT leader to drive a high‑impact digital transformation and build a modern, scalable technology ecosystem. You will set the technology vision, lead automation, real‑time insights, and scalable growth, acting as the central authority on data and architecture.

You will oversee data platforms, BI dashboards, and integrated systems across finance, operations, payroll, and more, delivering meaningful business outcomes through cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years in technology leadership roles.
• Proven success in digital transformation and cloud adoption.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Background in data architecture, engineering and integrations.
• Exposure to BI tools (Power BI or similar).
• Experience integrating complex systems into unified environments.
• Understanding governance, security and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable tech solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology vision aligned to business strategy.
• Lead digital transformation and cloud-first initiatives.
• Build a centralized data platform with real‑time insights.
• Oversee cross‑functional teams and system integrations.
• Governance, security, and compliance across tech landscape.

Skills

Leadership

Digital transformation

Cloud platforms

Data architecture

BI tools

Systems integration

Education

Degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

APIs

ETL

Job description

Job Description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / IT Manager (BI Stack)

The Opportunity That Awaits You

A forward‑thinking, multi‑site organisation is seeking a technology‑savvy leader to drive a high‑impact digital transformation and build a modern, scalable technology ecosystem. In this strategic role you will define and execute the technology vision, driving automation, real‑time insights, and scalable growth. You will act as the central authority on data and architecture while building internal capability and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

What You Will Be Building

• A comprehensive digital transformation roadmap aligned to business strategy
• A cloud‑first architecture replacing legacy/manual processes
• A centralised data platform serving as a single source of truth
• Integrated systems across core business functions (finance, operations, payroll, etc.)
• Real‑time dashboards and reporting capabilities for decision support
• Automated workflows replacing manual reconciliation and reporting
• Internal tools that drive operational efficiency and visibility
• Scalable, secure technology systems designed for long‑term growth

Our Required Expertise

• 8+ years' experience in technology leadership roles
• Proven success in leading digital transformation and cloud adoption initiatives
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Solid background in data architecture, engineering, and integrations (SQL, APIs, ETL)
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
• Experience integrating complex systems into unified environments
• Strong understanding of governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Experience building and leading high‑performing, cross‑functional teams
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments

Qualification

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Bonus

• Experience in multi‑site or high‑volume operational environments
• Exposure to retail, franchise, or distributed business models
• Experience working with automation and advanced analytics initiatives
• Track record of vendor selection and technology partner management

Your Reward

• Competitive executive‑level salary and benefits
• Strategic leadership role with direct influence on business direction
• Opportunity to build and scale a modern technology function from the ground up
• A high‑impact role at the forefront of digital transformation
• Collaborative executive environment with strong cross‑functional engagement
• Based in Cape Town in a permanent role + perks