175 Chief Information Officer jobs in South Africa

Co-Founder Position for BuildEase — Construction-Tech Startup in SA

BuildEase is tackling one of the most chaotic industries in South Africa: residential construction. We've already validated the concept through interviews with contractors, architects, and homeowners frustrated with delays, misquotes, and zero project visibility.Our goal is to digitize the full end-to-end build process — from quoting and contractor matching to project tracking — the same way Uber made ride-hailing idiot-proof.

South Africa's construction market is worth over R100B, with no dominant tech layer. There's a clear gap, and we're moving to fill it.I'm looking for a technical co-founder with full-stack or AI/ML capability to lead product development and own the tech roadmap from day one. Equity is on the table for someone who wants to build and own, not just execute tasks.If you're a builder who wants to create a platform that helps people go from "I want to build" to "project complete" without the chaos — and you want real equity, not employee scraps — email me your CV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R350 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person

Job Title:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type:
Full-time | On-site

About The Role

Our client, a forward-thinking player in the
insurance industry
, is seeking an accomplished
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
to lead their technology vision, innovation, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate will combine strategic foresight with hands-on leadership to drive the company's technology roadmap, ensure operational excellence, and deliver scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's
  technology strategy
  in alignment with overall business goals.
• Lead the
  digital transformation
  agenda, integrating new technologies to enhance products, services, and operations.
• Oversee all aspects of
  technology infrastructure
  ,
  software development
  , and
  data management
  .
• Ensure systems meet
  regulatory and cybersecurity standards
  relevant to the insurance industry.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for
  innovation and automation
  .
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate technology contracts.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing
  technology team
  .
• Drive the adoption of
  AI, analytics, and cloud solutions
  to optimize decision-making and customer experience.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with at least 5 years at senior management level.
• Proven experience in
  insurance, fintech, or financial services
  industries is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of
  regulatory frameworks, data governance, and cybersecurity
  .
• Track record of
  delivering enterprise-level technology initiatives
  and leading digital transformation projects.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Competemcies

• Strategic and innovative mindset
• Strong business acumen with technical depth
• Collaborative leadership and team development
• Customer-focused digital transformation approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication

Johannesburg, South Africa – Full-time
We're looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead the next phase of Sourcefin's digital evolution.
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.

What You'll Do
Technology Strategy & Leadership

• 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.

Technical Execution & Product Development

• 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.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• 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.

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

Infrastructure & Optimisation

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 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.

Why join Sourcefin?
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.

About us

Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly – South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.

We're not fussy – if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party

CTO Vision

After 15 years of strong growth, we're at a pivotal moment. Our business was built on grit, sharp execution, and home-grown systems—but the next chapter demands more. As our roadmap grows more complex and our ambitions more bold, we're looking for a CTO who can help us scale into the future.

We need a system strategist who can assess our legacy tech, lead us toward a modern, AI-first architecture, and build the structures, tools, and teams that power innovation. A leader who thrives at the intersection of "code" and "commerce," who can drive speed, resilience, and growth, and who plays a strategic role across the entire business—not just tech.

We've built something special—a uniquely South African platform that created its own market for deal-based savings. We have a fantastic development team who continue to achieve great things. But the space is shifting. New players are entering with agility, playfulness, and scale. To stay ahead, we need to evolve faster, think bolder, and lead smarter. This role isn't only about keeping things running — it's about reimagining what comes next.

About You

We're seeking a visionary, hands-on CTO who will architect our future. This is not a maintenance role - this is for someone who thinks like a founder, codes like a craftsman, and builds like a systems engineer. Your job is to define and deliver a technology strategy that sets our e-commerce business up for a decade of scale, speed, and intelligence.

You're a builder, strategist, and coach. You think in systems. You thrive under pressure and are as comfortable debugging an issue as you are whiteboarding the next 12-60 month tech roadmap. You're ready to make a measurable impact and love driving innovation, speed, and reliability through technology.

• A strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and strong commercial acumen.
• Comfortable operating across board-level strategy and hands-on technical leadership.
• Driven by innovation, optimisation, and creating measurable business impact.
• Adept at building and mentoring high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Excited by scale, complexity, and transformation in a fast-moving e-commerce environment.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the long-term technical strategy and system architecture.
• Rebuild or replatform legacy systems into scalable, modular, API-first architectures.
• Lead front-end, back-end, and data platform direction with modern stacks and tooling.
• Partner with the Directors and potentially serve on the board as a technology advisor and visionary.
• Mentor the Head of Development and establish clear development processes, engineering culture, and performance expectations.
• Drive innovation — from AI personalisation to big data platforms — to serve customer experience and business insights.
• Make build vs buy vs partner decisions with commercial ROI in mind.

What you'll do:

Technology & Platform Strategy

• Define and execute a modern, AI-first technical strategy that scales with growth and enhances the customer experience.
• Assess and re-architect systems for modular, API-first scalability while managing risk and technical debt.
• Lead front-end, back-end, data, and DevOps teams—ensuring performance, security, and rapid iteration.

Customer & Commerce Experience

• Set the strategic direction for all user-facing systems, ensuring a fast, beautiful, and consistent UI across mobile and desktop.
• Drive UX/UI initiatives and align with product and design teams.
• Implement features like intelligent search, recommendation engines, and personalisation.
• Champion a culture of experimentation (A/B testing, conversion funnel optimisation).

Infrastructure, Security & Scalability

• Architect scalable, secure back-end services for high transaction volumes.
• Oversee all cloud, server, and deployment strategies for performance and reliability.
• Lead DevOps best practices to enable rapid deployment and rollback.
• Integrate robust fintech and third-party systems including ERP, WMS, CRM, and payment platforms.

Data & AI

• Define the company's data strategy—from pipelines to dashboards to real-time insights.
• Guide predictive modelling, AI-driven personalisation, and forecasting initiatives.
• Empower all teams with self-serve analytics and foster data literacy organisation-wide.

Core competencies and skills:

Key skills

• Architectural knowledge across modern cloud platforms, microservices, containerisation, and event-driven systems.
• Deep understanding of large-scale e-commerce platforms (multi-tenant, multi-country, high concurrency).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with product, marketing, finance and ops.
• Hands-on coding ability — still writes and reviews code in modern frameworks.
• Business-minded: Thinks in cost-to-scale, margin impact, data ROI.
• Inspires technical teams, earns the respect of senior developers.

Technical Skills

• Front-End: React, ReactNative
• Back-End: PHP, Laravel, Next JS, NodeJS
• Infrastructure: AWS/GCP/Azure
• Architecture: MySQL, Redis, CloudFlare
• DevOps: Azure Devops, BitBucket, GitHub, CI Pipelines

Data & Reporting

• BigQuery, Snowflake, MySQL
• BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau)
• Analytics tools (GA4, Firebase)

Leadership & Strategy

• Proven leadership of technical teams (engineering, DevOps, data)
• Strategic alignment of tech to commercial OKRs
• Board-level communication and planning
• Deep experience in platform innovation and AI integration

Experience and Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of technical experience, with 5+ years at senior leadership level
• Proven track record scaling high-traffic e-commerce or tech platforms
• Knowledge of the South African market is preferred but not essential

What success looks like:

• Secure, scalable systems with 99.95% uptime and rapid feature delivery
• Real-time, actionable insights across business units
• Clear alignment between tech roadmaps and company strategy
• A high-performance engineering culture built on speed, learning, and excellence

Job Description

A well-established South African e-commerce business is looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its next phase of technology transformation.

The company has grown rapidly and is now at a pivotal stage, with ambitions to modernise legacy systems, scale with speed and resilience, and adopt an AI-first strategy.

We're looking for a hands-on technology leader who thrives at the intersection of commerce and code — someone who can define long-term architecture, build high-performing teams, and partner with the board to drive scale and innovation.

Key Focus Areas

• Re-architect platforms into scalable, modular, API-first systems.
• Drive adoption of AI, machine learning, and data platforms.
• Lead engineering culture and agile practices across teams.
• Ensure secure, scalable infrastructure with 99.9%+ uptime.
• Play a strategic role in shaping the company's future.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of technical leadership experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level.
• Proven track record scaling high-traffic platforms.
• Expertise in cloud, distributed systems, microservices, and data.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML and its application in commerce.
• A leader who inspires, coaches, and delivers measurable business impact.

Why Join?

• Help redefine the future of South African e-commerce.
• Lead transformation at scale in a business that's ready for its next chapter.
• Shape the technology vision at board level while remaining close to the code.

Chief Technology Officer

Location:
JHB or CPT (UK-based with flexible remote options)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Industry:
SaaS

WatersEdge Solutions is proud to be partnering on an exciting opportunity to recruit a visionary and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for a fast-scaling global HR tech innovator. This is a career-defining role at the executive level, where you'll shape and lead the technology vision of a multi-product platform that's redefining borderless workforce solutions.

About the Role

As CTO, you'll join the Executive Team and lead the engineering and technology function across a global operation. Your focus will span high-level technology strategy and hands-on architectural direction, building a secure, scalable, and future-ready platform. You'll lead a world-class engineering organisation through rapid global growth, all while championing innovation, automation, and cutting-edge practices that give the company a competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute the long-term technology strategy aligned with global scale and product vision
• Lead and scale the Engineering team, nurturing a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Own platform architecture and technical direction, balancing innovation, security, scalability, and delivery speed
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Commercial leads to align on roadmap execution
• Champion AI, automation, and productivity tooling that supercharge team efficiency and output
• Represent the company externally as a tech leader, helping build its market reputation and attract top talent
• Mentor and grow senior engineering leaders, creating strong succession pathways
• Oversee compliance with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 standards, working closely with legal and security teams

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership in CTO or VP Engineering roles within high-growth, product-led companies
• Deep experience scaling distributed systems and cloud-native platforms
• Hands-on expertise with a modern JavaScript/TypeScript stack: React, NodeJS, NextJS, all hosted on AWS
• Strong track record in building secure, compliant systems with SOC 2 / ISO 27001 experience
• Mastery of modern DevOps and engineering practices: CI/CD, test automation, observability, and scalable deployments
• Strategic thinker with technical depth and a bias for execution
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Nice to Have

• Experience leading global engineering teams across geographies
• Exposure to complex HR, fintech, or SaaS ecosystems
• A strong appreciation for product design and user experience
• Prior success navigating hyper-growth and transformational change

What's On Offer

• Competitive compensation and equity via a Share Incentive Scheme
• Hybrid working with flexibility plus 4-weeks-from-anywhere policy
• Monthly flexible benefits budget for health, wellness, or lifestyle perks
• Generous vacation allowance
• Vibrant team culture with regular lunches, breakfasts, snacks, and drinks

Company Culture

The team lives by values that promote growth, collaboration, and high-impact work.

If you're a tech leader ready to architect the future of borderless work and thrive in a high-growth environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Description:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the company's technological vision and strategy. This role drives innovation, oversees all aspects of the company's technology development, and ensures that technological resources are aligned with the company's business goals. The CTO will lead the engineering and IT teams, manage technological budgets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's technology strategy to support long-term goals.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure technology platforms.
• Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.
• Establish and enforce software development and operational standards.
• Collaborate with other executives to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Manage technical teams, including software engineers, IT, DevOps, and product development staff.
• Drive innovation through research, experimentation, and strategic tech partnerships.
• Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance and ROI.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy regulations.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders, partners, and investors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in a senior technology leadership role, such as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Technical Director.
• Strong background in software development, systems architecture, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling engineering teams and digital platforms.
• Deep understanding of data security, cloud infrastructure, and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to solving complex problems.
• Experience working in startup, high-growth, or innovation-driven environments is a plus.

Preferred Skills and Traits:

• Familiarity with product management principles and UX/UI best practices.
• Passion for innovation and a future-oriented mindset.
• Ability to inspire and mentor cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$ 5,500 - $ 10,000 per month depending on experience.

Details

• Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
• Client has a desire for long-term commitment.

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As Pragma accelerates the growth and valuation of its On Key software platform, we are seeking a strategic and technically astute Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive the product's long-term vision, architecture, and team capability.

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As Pragma accelerates the growth and valuation of its On Key software platform, we are seeking a strategic and technically astute Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive the product's long-term vision, architecture, and team capability.

• A minimum of a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A post-grad/MBA is advantageous.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles as a Chief Technology Officer.
• Experience preparing product companies for funding or investor evaluations is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience scaling enterprise software platforms with recurring revenue models.
• Deep technical expertise across architecture, software development, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong leadership capability in restructuring teams, building cultures of delivery, and navigating change.

• Vision, Strategy & Investor Readiness.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define a bold, achievable vision for On Key's technology evolution and ARR growth.
• Shape and articulate the On Key technology and development.
• Ensure On Key's technical strategy, infrastructure, and team maturity align with investor expectations for valuation and due diligence.
• Identify, assess and implement mitigation plans for key technical risks associated with the product.
• Technology & Product Leadership.
• Provide direct leadership and business management for key functional teams, including:
  • Architecture – Guide strategic architectural decisions and UI modernisation initiatives.
  • Software Development – Ensure roadmap delivery and scalable, agile development practices.
  • Quality Assurance – Drive improvements in automation, release velocity, and test coverage.
  • Maintenance and Integration – Maintenance of commercially available products, and development and support of integration solutions.
  • Hosting & Technical Support – Oversee cloud readiness, seamless deployment, SLA adherence, and end-user support excellence.
• Embed engineering best practices across the SDLC and reduce overreliance on key individuals.
• Drive data-driven performance and delivery transparency across technical functions.
• Organisational Design & Succession Planning.
• Define the future-fit structure for the On Key technical team that supports scale, agility, and innovation.
• Mentoring of high-potential individuals in the team.
• Team Culture & Delivery Enablement.
• Drive high employee engagement levels and break down siloed thinking within the development team and the teams they interact with
• Establish a high-trust, feedback-driven team culture focused on ownership, performance, and learning.
• Improve milestone attainment and foster greater alignment between product vision and delivery outcomes.