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Chief Information Officer (JB5257)

Kontak Recruitment
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Chief Information Officer (JB5257)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Market Related
Duration: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer to lead the Information Technology strategy, infrastructure, and team within our client's dynamic and fast-paced organisation. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the CIO will be responsible for guiding the overall provision of IT services, including infrastructure planning, system integration, and technology operations, while managing a large team and significant budget.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of senior-level IT management experience.


Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field
Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA) is advantageous
Minimum of 5 years of senior-level IT management experience
Proven technical expertise and experience managing IT infrastructure
Demonstrated project management experience
Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)
Strong people management and team leadership capabilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide strategic governance and leadership across all IT functions
Plan, implement, and monitor infrastructure changes and upgrades
Ensure robust IT security through continuous system monitoring
Develop and enforce IT standards, best practices, and documentation
Lead the recruitment, development, and performance management of IT staff
Collaborate closely with executive management on technology planning
Oversee IT project execution, ensuring alignment with business goals
Manage vendor relationships for hardware and software procurement
Guide the organization in adopting innovative IT solutions
Oversee budgeting and financial management of the IT department
Ensure compliance with IT regulations, laws, and internal governance
Establish and maintain security protocols and risk mitigation strategies

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
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Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field
Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA) is advantageous
Minimum of 5 years of senior-level IT management experience
Proven technical expertise and experience managing IT infrastructure
Demonstrated project management experience
Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)
Strong people management and team leadership capabilities

07 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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