CIO

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

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.

Benefits

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

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].