DEPARTMENTAL HEAD : TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Financial Sector Conduct Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in the financial sector is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive technological innovation and transformation. The CTO will oversee Agile teams and manage the PMO function, ensuring alignment of technology with business needs. This role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, along with a strong blend of business and IT expertise. The ideal candidate will lead the organization's technological development and support digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated blend of business and IT expertise.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead technology strategy for new technologies.
• Manage innovation process from ideation to implementation.
• Collaborate with business owners to align technology solutions.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Innovation

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Relationship Building

Negotiating

Job description

Job Description: Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will drive technological innovation and transformation within the organization, leading Agile teams and innovation initiatives. This role involves overseeing the PMO function, supporting digital business transformation by identifying emerging trends and technologies, and evolving the Enterprise Architecture to support new platforms and digital services. The CTO will report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Key Performance Areas:

1. Develop and lead the technology strategy to oversee the adoption of new technologies.
2. Establish a technological vision and lead the organization's technological development.
3. Define requirements for acquiring technology applications, services, systems, and equipment; negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
4. Manage the innovation process from ideation to successful implementation.
5. Lead product and engineering teams in developing new products and enhancing existing ones.
6. Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations.
7. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and senior management.
8. Communicate effectively to ensure technology is developed and utilized optimally.
9. Collaborate with business owners and the CIO to align technology solutions with business needs.
10. Assist executive management in adopting innovative technologies to improve efficiency and performance.

Other Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, creativity, innovation, attention to detail, customer focus, and a blend of business and IT expertise. Strong relationship-building, influencing, and negotiating skills are essential.

FSCA is committed to increasing diversity and encourages persons with disabilities to apply, aligning with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not found.