A rare opportunity to lead a full-scale digital transformation at executive level. Shape the future of learning, content, and commercial growth in a respected South African organisation.

An established and highly regarded business within the education and content development sector is entering a pivotal phase of digital evolution. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and long-standing market presence, the organisation is investing significantly in reimagining how its products, services and learning solutions are delivered in an increasingly digital world.

Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the executive leadership team, the Chief Digital Officer will define and execute the organisation’s end-to-end digital strategy. This role will drive innovation, platform modernisation, new product development and scalable digital growth initiatives while embedding digital capability across the business.

The organisation operates at national scale, with a reputation for quality, impact and market leadership. It is committed to remaining at the forefront of content innovation and learner engagement through technology-enabled solutions.

What You’ll Do

Digital Strategy and Transformation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy aligned to growth objectives

• Lead the transition from traditional delivery models to integrated digital learning and content platforms

• Identify and implement emerging technologies that enhance engagement and learning outcomes

• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives

Product and Platform Innovation

• Lead the design and rollout of scalable digital products and learning solutions

• Transform existing intellectual property into commercially viable digital offerings

• Oversee digital customer and user experience design

• Expand and optimise digital platforms and ecosystems

Commercial and Market Growth

• Identify new digital revenue streams and monetisation models

• Support market expansion through digital channels

• Build strategic partnerships across technology, education and innovation sectors

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to embed digital capability across the organisation

• Lead and develop internal digital and product teams

• Champion a culture of innovation, agility and data-driven decision-making

• Engage with external partners and industry stakeholders

What You Bring

• Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes

• Strong background in building digital platforms, products or technology-enabled services

• Demonstrated success modernising legacy business models

• Commercially successful delivery of digital solutions

• Executive or senior leadership experience

• Strong change leadership and stakeholder engagement capability

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in education, publishing, content, learning technologies or digital media

• Experience building or scaling learner or customer engagement platforms

• Exposure to AI, data analytics or adaptive learning technologies

• Experience operating in African or emerging markets

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined and executed digital roadmap

• Successful launch and scaling of digital platforms and products

• Measurable revenue growth from digital channels

• Improved learner and customer engagement

• A digitally enabled, innovation-focused organisational culture

This role is based in Pietermaritzburg and is an on-site executive appointment.