Head of IT & Digital
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Head of IT & Digital to lead its technology and digital agenda shaping strategies across IT data analytics and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions while driving operational excellence innovation and measurable business value.
- Develop and execute the organisations digital and technology strategy in line with business priorities.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify technology opportunities and deliver value-driven solutions.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives across data analytics AI automation IoT and other emerging technologies.
- Oversee reliable and secure IT operations technology investments and budgets.
- Drive strong IT governance cybersecurity compliance and risk management.
- Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders technology partners vendors and service providers.
- Lead the delivery of technology projects and ensure measurable business value and return on investment.
- Champion innovation agile ways of working and the adoption of digital solutions across the organisation.
- Lead coach and develop a high-performing future-ready technology team.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems Business Administration Engineering Data and Analytics Project Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years experience in Information Technology including programme/project management and business analysis exposure.
- Proven senior leadership experience within a complex matrixed organisation.
- Experience working within global environments and collaborating with business and IT teams across multiple regions.
- Strong knowledge of digital strategy data analytics technology solutions and digital transformation.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity compliance governance and risk management.
- Excellent leadership stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
- Strong project change and organisational management capabilities.
- Experience with AI automation IoT robotics and other emerging technologies.
- Experience developing and executing multi-year technology roadmaps.
- Strong product and service management knowledge.
- Experience managing vendors outsourced service providers and strategic technology partners.
- ITIL PMP ITSM and/or Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.
All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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REF: PG01
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Afrizan – Empowering the rapid transformation of recruitment services in South Africa. Afrizan is one of South Africa’s first equity staffing and recruitment solutions providers. With 51% black ownership, 33% black female ownership and 30+ years' experience in recruitment, Afrizan, as ... View more