CIO

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,900,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a CIO to define and execute IT strategies that support business growth in health, pet, and financial insurance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior technology role, particularly within the financial services sector. Key responsibilities include managing the technology infrastructure and leading a growing team. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CIO or senior technology leader in Financial Services or Insurance.
• Ability to lead strategic IT planning and manage complex projects.
• Experience overseeing IT infrastructure and software development.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the comprehensive IT strategy.
• Manage and optimize core technology infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the technology team.
• Leverage experience in financial services or insurance.
• Serve as the key technology partner to the Director.

Skills

Strategic IT Planning

Project Management

IT Infrastructure Management

Software Development Oversight

Team leadership

Budget management

Oversight of software development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic IT Leadership: Define and execute the comprehensive IT strategy, ensuring technology directly supports business growth, efficiency, and innovation across health, pet, and financial insurance products.
• Operational Oversight: Manage and optimize the company's core technology infrastructure and software development lifecycle, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the expanding technology team, fostering a high-performance culture within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Financial Services/Insurance Focus: Leverage deep experience in the financial services or insurance sector to inform technology choices, regulatory compliance, and customer experience improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key technology partner to the Director, providing expert guidance and managing the technology budget and roadmap.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a CIO or senior technology leader, preferably within the Financial Services or Insurance industry.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead strategic IT planning, manage complex projects, and oversee both IT infrastructure and software development.
• Location: Ability to work full-time from the Sandton office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail].