Johannesburg: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (5-year fixed term contract) posted by Isilumko Staffing
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
Employer | Isilumko Staffing |
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Category | Other IT/Computer |
Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Job Description
Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join the Executive Management Team as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a 5-year fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping and driving the organisations IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, and leading the development and delivery of technology solutions that enable operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The CIO will play a pivotal role in the organisation, overseeing all aspects of IT governance, infrastructure, security, and business solutions. This senior leadership role demands a forward-thinking professional who is committed to transforming the IT function and positioning the organisation as a leader in the healthcare data sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute as a member of the Executive Management Team and collaborate with senior leadership to align IT with the organisation’s overall strategy and business objectives.
- IT Strategy & Implementation: Develop, direct, and implement the companys IT strategy to support business goals. Drive technology effectiveness and efficiency to improve information management and adapt to changing business requirements.
- Technology Transformation: Lead the transformation of business processes through automation, modernising applications, and optimising IT infrastructure for cost-efficiency and flexibility.
- Risk & Security Management: Ensure IT continuity, resilience, compliance, and security to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Data Management: Establish an integrated information platform to support data-driven decision-making, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date management of enterprise data.
- Performance & Measurement: Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for technology delivery and introduce progressive tools for continuous measurement and improvement.
- Governance & Compliance: Implement and manage IT governance and best practices, ensuring systems availability, incident management, capacity, and configuration management.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations: Manage IT sourcing, vendor partnerships, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure value delivery and cost-efficiency.
- Financial Management: Oversee operational and capital expenditure within IT, ensuring effective resource utilisation in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Innovation Leadership: Stay abreast of IT developments and guide the integration of new technologies that meet business needs and enhance competitive positioning.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Academic Qualification: Relevant Masters Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
- Experience: A minimum of 15 years experience in IT, with at least 5 years spent in a senior management role within an IT environment.
- Certifications: ITIL Foundation or related certification is advantageous.
Key Competencies:
- IT Best Practices: Proven experience in implementing IT best practices in Service Management, IT Governance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Enterprise Architecture.
- Budget Management: Demonstrated ability in managing large departmental or unit budgets.
- Client Focus: Ability to understand and anticipate the needs of internal and external clients and align IT deliverables with their expectations.
- Market Awareness: In-depth understanding of the healthcare environment and the ability to apply business strategies for optimizing organisational success.
- Communication & Problem-Solving: Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate organizational goals into actionable IT initiatives.
Desired Attributes:
- Visionary Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead teams with a clear sense of purpose and direction.
- Organisational Capability: Focused on building organizational capacity and delivering exceptional results.
- Integrity & Values: Exhibits high personal integrity and adheres to organisational values, fostering a culture of ethical leadership.
- Alignment: Understanding of the organisations role within the government and ability to align activities with national strategic priorities.
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