Strategic CTO: Scale Infra, Lead Security & Teams

Quality Select Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technical teams and drive infrastructure strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership, and a strong technical foundation. Responsibilities include managing operations, implementing technology strategies, and engaging clients. The role offers a chance to significantly impact the company’s technology roadmap and team performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, 5 years in leadership.
• Deep expertise in network architecture and administration.
• Proven experience in designing complex infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams across various domains.
• Design and implement infrastructure strategies.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations to ensure performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in network architecture

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology

Industry certifications (Cisco, VMware, AWS, Microsoft)

Tools

VMware

Cisco

AWS

Job description

A technology-driven organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technical teams and drive infrastructure strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership, and a strong technical foundation. Responsibilities include managing operations, implementing technology strategies, and engaging clients. The role offers a chance to significantly impact the company’s technology roadmap and team performance.