Digital Transformation Lead

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Innovative and dynamic work enviroment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Digital Transformation Lead to guide strategic digital initiatives, drive innovation, and foster a digitally-enabled culture across the business.

You will collaborate with departments, oversee change management, and lead implementations of digital platforms and tools, with a focus on customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years in digital strategy, transformation, or a related technology leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading digital initiatives and driving organizational change.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Cloud, AI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize digital opportunities that drive efficiency, revenue growth, and customer engagement.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing digital technologies, platforms, and solutions.
• Manage change management to ensure adoption of new digital tools and workflows.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital strategy

Change management

Agile

Cloud

AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a forward-thinking Digital Transformation Lead to guide their strategic digital initiatives in East London . This role is essential for driving innovation, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, optimize business processes, and foster a digitally-enabled culture. You will collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities for digital solutions, oversee implementation projects, and manage the change process effectively. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about leading organizational change through technology and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize digital opportunities that drive efficiency, revenue growth, and enhanced customer engagement.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of digital technologies, platforms, and solutions.
• Manage the change management process to ensure successful adoption of new digital tools and workflows.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in digital strategy, transformation, or a related technology leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading digital initiatives and driving organizational change.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Cloud, AI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the digital space.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on shaping the future of the business.