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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Johannesburg
Salary: R110 000.00 - R150 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT Technology
Benefits: Depending on experience
Reference: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Quality Select Recruitment

About the Company:

The company is a technology-driven organisation specialising in secure, scalable, and intelligent IT infrastructure and network solutions. They deliver high-quality services to a diverse client base and are looking for a strategic yet hands-on technology leader to guide their technical teams and infrastructure roadmap.

Role Overview

They are 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

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.

Required Skills

Network Design And Implementation
Virtualization Platforms
Team Leadership, Mentoring, And Skills Development
Deep Technical Expertise

Candidate Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer science, or related

field.

• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) are

advantageous.

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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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.

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About Quality Select Recruitment

Quality Select is a leading recruitment company, based in Centurion, South Africa.

We’re an ‘Employer of Choice’ in the recruitment industry and employ highly trained Consultants with strong Recruitment industry knowledge. We have an established, actively managed database of candidates.

Quality Select is well known for delivery – quick turnaround time, both in response to job specifications and candidate applications.

We are an ambitious, independent recruitment specialist that has quickly and successfully grown a reputation for our dedication and commitment to both candidates and clients. We always strive to provide the best quality of service possible.