Job Summary
A South African insurance company that offers a range of affordable insurance products is seeking a CIO strategic technology leader who will be responsible for driving IT strategy, overseeing the entire technology landscape (infrastructure, software development, and digital transformation), and ensuring alignment with the fast-paced business objectives of a growing financial services/insurance provider.Responsibilities:
Strategic IT Leadership: Define and execute the comprehensive IT strategy, ensuring technology directly supports business growth, efficiency, and innovation across health, pet, and financial insurance products.
Operational Oversight: Manage and optimize the company's core technology infrastructure and software development lifecycle, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the expanding technology team, fostering a high-performance culture within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Financial Services/Insurance Focus: Leverage deep experience in the financial services or insurance sector to inform technology choices, regulatory compliance, and customer experience improvements.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key technology partner to the Director, providing expert guidance and managing the technology budget and roadmap.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: Proven experience as a CIO or senior technology leader, preferably within the Financial Services or Insurance industry.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead strategic IT planning, manage complex projects, and oversee both IT infrastructure and software development.
Location: Ability to work full-time from the Sandton office.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com
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