Group Chief Information Officer (CIO)

SUMMARY:
The CIO is responsible for the Group's management, implementation and usability of IT at all levels.

POSITION INFO:

The CIO is responsible for the Group’s management, implementation, and usability of information and computer technologies, including determining the Group’s current systems and technology use, developing a strategy that will enable the Group to use technology to fast-trac its growth and value creation strategy and improve productivity and profitability, whilst ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Your:

• Formal Education:
  • A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field is required.
  • A master's degree in business management or IT management will be beneficial.
  • Completed a senior management development program.
• Experience
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience as CIO in information technology in financial services.
  • 10+ years management-level experience.

will enable you to:

• People:
  • Build and manage the team through effective recruitment and selection, as per the company strategy and expansion plan, performance management and talent management.
  • Implement the companies’ employment equity plan.
• Processes:
  • Create business value through technology by setting objectives and strategies for the IT department.
  • Selecting and implementing suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits.
  • Designing and customizing technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience.
  • Working with upper-level IT staff to develop and implement department goals.
  • Staying abreast of emerging technologies that can improve IT department performance and increase company profits.
  • Creating and implementing IT policies, protocols, and standards.
  • Ensuring that IT department strategies and processes provide appropriate support to company-wide goals.
  • Overseeing contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Communicating with other executives regarding costs, value, and risk-potential of new IT projects.
  • Oversee the preparation and implementation of the annual IT business development plan in conjunction with the CEO and in accordance with the budget and business strategy.
  • Monitor and report on operations.
  • Direct and organize IT-related projects.
  • Manage external service providers.
  • Work with the Group’s Support Services departments to implement all Group policies related to Compliance, HR, Finance and other services.
• Areas of responsibility:
  • All Technology relates aspects, including specifically:
    • Strategy
    • Governance
    • Software Development
    • Security and Compliance
    • Data
    • Operations
    • Communication and Training.