CTO - AI-First, Scalable E-commerce & Data Platform

Cyberpro Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technological transition into a modern, AI-first environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with a strong background in cloud architecture and a proven track record in scaling e-commerce platforms. The role offers an opportunity to shape the company's strategic direction while ensuring high-performance engineering and innovation.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience with at least 5 in senior leadership.
• Proven track record of scaling high-traffic e-commerce or tech platforms.
• South African market knowledge preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the long-term technical strategy and system architecture.
• Mentor the Head of Development and establish development processes.
• Drive innovation across AI personalisation and big data platforms.

Skills

Architectural knowledge across modern cloud platforms

Hands-on coding ability in modern frameworks

Leadership and strategic insight

Understanding of multi-tenant e-commerce platforms

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Education

BSc / MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technological transition into a modern, AI-first environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with a strong background in cloud architecture and a proven track record in scaling e-commerce platforms. The role offers an opportunity to shape the company's strategic direction while ensuring high-performance engineering and innovation.