Risk Management jobs in South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa – Full-time

At Sourcefin, we make purchase order funding and invoice discounting easy for South Africa’s forgotten SMMEs. As CTO, you’ll shape the technology strategy that powers this mission — leading innovation, scalability, and security across our fintech platforms. You’ll build and mentor a high-performing team while steering Sourcefin’s transformation into an AI-native, data-driven organisation.

• Define and execute Sourcefin’s technology vision and roadmap to align with business growth.
• Drive innovation in fintech solutions and ensure Sourcefin remains a digital lending leader.
• Oversee the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance platforms.
• Identify emerging technologies to enhance Sourcefin’s competitive edge.

• Lead full product lifecycle from ideation to deployment, using Agile and DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure secure, modular, and efficient financial systems that integrate via APIs and cloud services.
• Oversee product scalability and reliability as Sourcefin expands across South Africa.

• Maintain compliance with POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS standards.
• Implement cybersecurity frameworks and risk management policies.
• Oversee data governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

• Build, mentor, and inspire the Tech & Data team — software engineers, analysts, and IT leads.
• Partner with EXCO and business leads to ensure alignment of technology and strategy.
• Communicate Sourcefin’s technology vision to stakeholders, investors, and regulators.

• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and enterprise architecture for scalability.
• Lead adoption of AI, data analytics, and automation to unlock efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability, data management, and user experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of technology leadership experience, ideally in fintech or financial services.
• Proven experience leading digital transformation and large-scale software development.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Background in cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Impact: Build the systems that empower South Africa’s forgotten SMMEs.

Autonomy: Lead with trust, ownership, and creative freedom.

Collaboration: Work closely with a high-performing EXCO and cross-functional teams.

Growth: Join a company investing heavily in technology, innovation, and people.

Care: Enjoy health and wellness benefits, including October Health and subsidised Olive & Plate meals.

Ready to shape the future of fintech and empower South Africa’s small businesses? Apply now and help us build technology that drives impact at scale.