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Cape Town: Chief Information Officer (Cio) posted by Datafin

Chief Information Officer (Cio)

Posted on 2025-03-08

Employer Datafin
Salary 0
Category It Computer
Location Western Cape  /  Cape Town

Job Summary

Chief Information Officer (CIO)CEO/CIO/CTO/COO
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A strategic & critical-thinking Chief Information Officer is sought by a reputable Financial Services Provider to develop and implement the overall IT strategy while ensuring technology initiatives support and enhance the overall business strategy. The successful incumbent must have Grade 12/Matric, a BSc/BA in Computer Science or related field with 5 Years as a CIO with strategic alignment, 5 years in IT and 3 years of leadership and managerial skills including Advanced Excel.
DUTIES:
IT Strategy –
  • Develop and implement the overall IT strategy aligned with the organization`s business goals.
  • Ensure that technology initiatives support and enhance the overall business strategy.
Information Security –
  • Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to protect the organization`s information assets. This includes Cybersecurity measures, data privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
IT Governance –
  • Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure that IT practices align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Provide guidance on IT governance to support overall corporate governance.
Digital Transformation –
  • Lead efforts to leverage technology for digital transformation. Identify opportunities to use technology to improve business processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation.
User Support and Training –
  • Ensure that end-users receive adequate support and training to effectively use IT systems.
  • Address user concerns and feedback to improve the overall user experience.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery –
  • Develop and maintain plans to ensure business continuity in the event of IT disruptions or disasters.
  • Implement strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
  • Grade 12 or similar qualification is essential.
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science or related field.
Experience/Skills
  • 5 Years as a CIO with strategic alignment.
  • Minimum 5 years IT work experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership and managerial skills.
  • Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel at an Advanced level.
Advantageous
  • Fluent and proficient in English, additional language(s).
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Excellent Communication skills and the ability to interact with users and explain technical concepts in a clear manner.
  • Function well under pressure, time management, problem-solving and creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other IT professionals.
  • Have professional presentation and approach, detail orientated, high ethical standards, a desire to learn and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
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