Cluster Executive (iOCO0140)

Ioco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO is seeking a Cluster Executive to provide strategic, operational, and commercial accountability for the Security and Building Technologies division. You will drive market expansion for complex integration portfolios, manage P&L, and lead a high-caliber technical team.

The role demands 10+ years in IT/OT leadership with executive experience, and a strong track record in managing large, multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership within IT or OT spaces, with at least 5 years at executive level.
• Strong commercial track record managing large-scale P&L accounts, involving physical infrastructure, systems integration, or smart building frameworks.
• Deep domain familiarity with workforce management architecture, biometric access control, IoT, CCTV systems, and AI-enabled video analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the commercial roadmap for the SBT unit, expanding its footprint across industrial, corporate, and smart city sectors.
• Manage budgets, margins, and high-value contracts for software, hardware, and integration projects.
• Drive adoption of AI video intelligence, access control, DIMPL frameworks, and predictive building analytics.
• Maintain relationships with global Tier-1 technology suppliers, vendors, and blue-chip client accounts.
• Ensure quality across large-scale installations, systems integration workflows, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and scale engineering specialists, architects, and account managers to foster innovation and execution.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Systems integration

IoT

Biometric access control

AI video analytics

CCTV systems

Workforce management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/IT/Business

MBA or advanced certification

Job description

The Cluster Executive provides full strategic, operational, and commercial P&L accountability for our Security and Building Technologies division. This leader will drive market expansion for our complex integration portfolios, strengthen relationships with global electronic hardware and software OEMs, and steer a highly technical team in delivering intelligent, automated infrastructure models.

What you'll do:

• Cluster Strategic Growth: Define and deliver the commercial roadmap for the SBT business unit, expanding its footprint across industrial, corporate, and smart city sectors.
  
• P&L & Commercial Stewardship: Manage budgets, optimize margins, and lead high-value contract negotiations for multifaceted software, hardware, and integration projects.
  
• OT & IT Portfolio Innovation: Drive adoption of next-gen AI video intelligence, access control, smart identity frameworks (DIMPL), and predictive building analytics.
  
• Strategic Partner Ecosystems: Maintain high-level relationships with global Tier-1 technology suppliers, vendors, and blue-chip client accounts.
• Operational & Risk Governance: Ensure rigorous quality management across large-scale physical installations, systems integration workflows, and strict regulatory compliance.
  
• Leadership & Transformation: Mentor and scale a diverse team of engineering specialists, systems architects, and account managers, fostering a culture of innovation and execution.

Your Expertise:

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership within the Information Technology (IT) or Operational Technology (OT) spaces, with at least 5 years specifically operating at an executive level
  
• Strong commercial track record managing large-scale P&L accounts, specifically involving physical infrastructure, systems integration, or smart building frameworks.
  
• Deep domain familiarity with workforce management architecture, biometric access control, IoT, CCTV systems, and AI-enabled video analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or Business Management is required; an MBA or advanced technical certification is highly valued.

Key Competencies:

• Systems Integration Acumen: A thorough understanding of fusing hardware databases with software APIs to build unified operations.
  
• Commercial Drive: Demonstrated capacity to turn grudge-purchase infrastructure into high-value operational efficiency assets for corporate clients.
  
• Enterprise Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capability to negotiate complex corporate deals and present vision clearly at C-suite and Board levels.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Johannesburg

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.?

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.?

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.?

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.?

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups