- Johannesburg
- Salary: R100 000.00 - R150 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT Technology Management
- Reference: CTO - Johannesburg
Vacancy Details
- Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical professionals across infrastructure, networking, and security.
- Build team capacity and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
- Motivate and support the team in high-pressure environments to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement both immediate and long-term infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals.
- Oversee system architecture, including cloud and virtual environments, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Operational Oversight
- Manage day-to-day IT operations, including network performance, firewall management, data integrity, and system uptime.
- Establish and enforce best practices for system monitoring, maintenance, and security compliance.
- Client Engagement
- Serve as a key technical representative to clients, including executive stakeholders.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and provide strategic guidance on technology solutions.
- Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks and cybersecurity protocols.
- Manage risk through proactive infrastructure planning and incident response readiness.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent – full-time at the office
About the Company
Technology-driven organisation specialising in secure, scalable, and intelligent IT infrastructure and network solutions, delivering high-quality services to a diverse client base, and is looking for a strategic yet hands-on technology leader to guide our technical teams and infrastructure roadmap.
Role Overview
Seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a strong technical foundation, exceptional leadership capability, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence under pressure. The ideal candidate will combine strategic architectural vision with day-to-day technical leadership to ensure that our technology platforms and teams perform optimally and continue to scale effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Deep technical expertise in:
- Network architecture and administration (LAN/WAN, routing, switching)
- Firewall and cybersecurity management
- Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
- Cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments
- Proven experience designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to build and scale technical teams.
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities, including executive-level interaction.
- High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong problem-solving ability.
- Technically astute and highly analytical with excellent numerical and data-handling skills.
- A decisive, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, demanding environments.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for technology innovation and operational excellence.
- Professional, articulate, and confident, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders alike.
Required Skills & Experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) are advantageous.
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