Head of Information Technology

Afrizan People Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home services platform in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of Technology to shape its technical vision and strategy. This role involves leading a high-performing team, driving innovative solutions, and aligning technology with business objectives. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in senior technology roles and a strong foundation in system design and cloud computing. A chance to contribute to a fast-growing tech-driven marketplace awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior tech leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering).
• Experience scaling engineering teams in agile, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to drive results in complex, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term technology strategy aligned with business goals.
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee planning and execution of technology projects and agile delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Cloud computing

System design

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of digital innovation in a fast-growing tech-driven marketplace?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Head of Technology to lead the technical vision and execution for a rapidly scaling Home Services platform based in Cape Town. This is a strategic leadership role ideal for a tech visionary who can balance innovation with execution, build high-performing teams and align technology with commercial growth.

Working closely with executive leadership the successful candidate will drive the platform’s evolution while ensuring secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long‑term technology strategy aligned with business goals
• Build, lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team
• Oversee planning and execution of technology projects and agile delivery
• Champion innovation, system resilience and security best practices
• Drive adoption of scalable architecture, infrastructure and DevOps principles
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product design, commerce and operations
• Represent the technology function at board and executive levels
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and continuously enhance digital capabilities

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior tech leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP Engineering)
• Strong foundation in system design, cloud computing, architecture and development
• Experience scaling engineering teams in agile, fast‑paced environments
• Proficiency with modern tech stacks and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Exposure to DevOps, containerisation, CI/CD pipelines and microservices
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and cross‑functional communication skills
• Ability to drive results in complex, dynamic environments

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