CTO: AI-Driven Platform & Enterprise Scale

Datafin IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AgriTech company in Johannesburg is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and execute its technology vision. The CTO will lead the technology organization, ensuring alignment between product and engineering, while driving innovation, scalability, and excellence. Candidates should have 10+ years in tech leadership, including experience as a CTO in a SaaS environment, and a strong background in software engineering and cloud infrastructure. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the company's technological future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles.
• 3–5 years as a CTO or equivalent in a SaaS or tech business.
• Experience scaling engineering teams and tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology vision and strategy.
• Lead technology organization and ensure alignment between product and engineering.
• Drive innovation and excellence in delivery.

Skills

Technology leadership

Stakeholder management

Software engineering

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps

Modern development methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Information Systems

Job description

A leading AgriTech company in Johannesburg is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and execute its technology vision. The CTO will lead the technology organization, ensuring alignment between product and engineering, while driving innovation, scalability, and excellence. Candidates should have 10+ years in tech leadership, including experience as a CTO in a SaaS environment, and a strong background in software engineering and cloud infrastructure. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the company's technological future.