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Head of Information Systems
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Yearly Salary:
ZAR 1 - 6
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
4 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you ready to take ownership of an entire technology landscape and influence executive-level business decisions
My client a well-established organisation within a highly regulated industry is looking for a strategic Head of Information Systems to lead technology delivery data management systems integration cyber security infrastructure oversight and IT operations. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced IT leader who enjoys building high-performing teams driving innovation and aligning technology with business growth.
If you are passionate about modern technology environments cloud platforms automation enterprise architecture data-driven decision-making and leading large-scale IT initiatives this could be the next step in your information technology career.
My client a well-established organisation within a highly regulated industry is looking for a strategic Head of Information Systems to lead technology delivery data management systems integration cyber security infrastructure oversight and IT operations. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced IT leader who enjoys building high-performing teams driving innovation and aligning technology with business growth.
If you are passionate about modern technology environments cloud platforms automation enterprise architecture data-driven decision-making and leading large-scale IT initiatives this could be the next step in your information technology career.
Job Description:
As the Head of Information Systems you will be responsible for leading and overseeing multiple technology functions while acting as the critical link between business and technology.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing the organisations IT strategy and roadmap
- Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and growth plans
- Advising executive leadership on technology opportunities risks and investments
- Leading enterprise technology delivery and systems integration initiatives
- Driving automation operational efficiency and service excellence
- Overseeing software delivery architecture standards and technology governance
- Ensuring stability resilience and performance of critical business systems
- Managing data governance information management reporting and analytics oversight
- Leading cyber security disaster recovery risk management and compliance initiatives
- Managing technology vendors outsourced partners and service providers
- Taking ownership of technology budgets and investment planning
- Building mentoring and developing multidisciplinary technology teams
- Participating in executive decision-making and strategic business planning
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in information systems or a related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar senior technology leadership role
- Strong experience managing complex technology environments
- Proven success driving automation and system integration initiatives
- Experience presenting to and influencing senior executive stakeholders
- Strong vendor and service provider management experience
- Solid understanding of technology architecture infrastructure and integrations
- Cloud environment experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with data governance and information management frameworks advantageous
- Experience managing cyber security disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives advantageous
- Experience within regulated financial services environments advantageous
- Strong leadership stakeholder engagement and people management capabilities
Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or a related field
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