CIO — Airport Digital Transformation & Cyber Resilience

Airports Company South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airports Company South Africa is seeking a visionary technology leader for a 5-year contract to drive digital transformation and smart airport enablement. You will shape ICT strategy, governance, and enterprise architecture while ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance across aviation standards.

You will own ICT services, lead cyber security with zero-trust principles, and advance data analytics, AI governance, and digital passenger experiences.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in information technology or computer science is essential.
• MBA or master’s degree in IT or related field is advantageous.
• Registration with IITPSA or relevant body is required.
• Total 13 years’ experience, incl. 8 years in ICT management and 5 years at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of IT strategy, governance, resilience, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ICT and digital strategy and roadmap aligned to corporate plan.
• Govern enterprise architecture and prioritise technology investments with measurable outcomes.
• Own ICT services and ensure availability of mission-critical systems with BC/DR.
• Lead cyber security strategy based on zero-trust principles and coordinate incident response.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, ICAO cyber security requirements, and ISO 27001.
• Deliver data strategy, BI, predictive analytics, and AI governance.
• Manage ICT OPEX and CAPEX budgets; drive value-for-money procurement.
• Establish ICT governance aligned to King IV, PFMA, COBIT and ISO 38500.
• Report to Executive Management, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board on ICT posture.
• Lead, develop and coach a high-performing ICT team.

Skills

ICT governance

IT strategy

Enterprise architecture

Digital transformation

Information security

Budget management

Executive leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Honours Degree in IT / CS

MBA or Masters in IT / related

Job description

Airports Company South Africa is seeking a visionary technology leader for a 5-year contract to drive digital transformation and smart airport enablement. You will shape ICT strategy, governance, and enterprise architecture while ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance across aviation standards.

You will own ICT services, lead cyber security with zero-trust principles, and advance data analytics, AI governance, and digital passenger experiences.