Remote Chief of Digital Transformation & Innovation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Digital Transformation to drive our client's digital strategy in a fully remote role. You will lead technology, process, and culture initiatives across regions, including East London and the Eastern Cape, to accelerate customer impact and competitiveness.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will shape roadmaps, manage large-scale programs, and foster cross-functional collaboration, agile delivery, and data-driven decision making in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• 10+ years in digital strategy or leadership roles
• Proven track record leading digital initiatives
• Experience in Retail/Services is desirable
• Ability to lead remote teams and manage large programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation strategy across regions
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing digital technologies across units
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital channels for customer experience and revenue
• Drive culture change to foster innovation and adoption of digital practices
• Oversee selection and rollout of new platforms and tools; manage KPIs and budgets

Skills

Digital strategy

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Technology trend awareness

Remote work

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or IT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Digital Transformation to drive our client's digital strategy in a fully remote role. You will lead technology, process, and culture initiatives across regions, including East London and the Eastern Cape, to accelerate customer impact and competitiveness.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will shape roadmaps, manage large-scale programs, and foster cross-functional collaboration, agile delivery, and data-driven decision making in a dynamic