Chief Information Officer

3 days ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Tanya Serra Recruitment Full time

The Chief Information Officer will be a critical player in driving the evolution of the business information systems and steering the design and implementation of enhanced and secure technologies across all business lines in this complex and diverse business, which is anticipated to grow substantially in the next few years.

This executive will serve as a key member of the senior management team and will contribute broadly to developing the organisation’s business information and information technology strategy across all aspects of the business in the financial aspects, as well as the operating data management aspects, ensuring the compatibility and seamless integration of the various systems.

This will include both building needed staff and technical capability and processes in anticipation of growth, as well as active strategic oversight of all aspects of the IT aspects of the business, to ensure that the business is able to make the best use of available technologies and data to grow the business.

Ideally the individual will be a South African, who is willing to live and work in the Stellenbosch/Franshoek/Paarl winelands area.
- The Chief Information Officer (CMO) is responsible for the strategic development, management, compatibility, performance and security of all aspects of the company’s IT and data systems for the overall business including the farming, hospitality, retail and property divisions. The new incumbent will have experience leading areas of growth and capability improvement for the Estate in a hands-on and operationally oriented manner. _
- S_eeking someone who has set high standards for success and taken calculated risks to reduce costs and achieve financial turnaround in a complex and sizeable business. The CIO should have in-depth knowledge of data administration and management processes, IT strategies, a_ _highly analytical mindset with superb problem-solving _skills, outstanding_ _communication and presentation skills, good understanding of modern data management and information system technologies. Strong _leadership skills and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders, be decisive about the way she/he creates strategy and have a track record of making difficult decisions._

**IDEAL EXPERIENCE**

10+ years’ experience in a information technology leadership role

Ideally as a CIO of a standalone / independent company or division within services, retail, farming or hospitality-oriented industry, a combination would be a distinct advantage

A good balance of strategic and operational IT management experience

A proven track record as a hands-on IT executive, with a proven track record of successful implementation of new and upgraded systems development with deep familiarity with all aspects of IT management and strategy for a high growth complex business.

**Qualifications**

Bachelor's or B Comm Hons degree in computer science, information systems, analytics or relevant field

**CRITICAL CAPABILITIES/COMPETENCIES**

**Technical and Behavioural**
- Experience in Microsoft products
- Proven track record of on-time and in-budget delivery of IT projects
- Process Excellence and Service Delivery
- Sustainable Quality and Attention to Detail
- Innovation for Results
- Initiative and Change Agent
- Teamwork, Cross Organizational Collaboration and Building High Performance Teams
- Managing Uncertainty (Ambiguity) and Adaptability

**Working Experience (Essential / Preferred)**
- Ability to anticipate future circumstances, conditions and requests and use these scenarios to plan for the future
- Ability to think strategically and tactically in order to position the business to make best use of technology and data insights optimally
- Experience in developing and implementation of the appropriate enterprise architecture framework to support the various strategies for the anticipated potential size of the business
- Ability to comprehend and develop and communicate abstract concepts
- Ability to correctly communicate detailed information and instruction to others
- Operates comfortably in an environment of high levels of ambiguity
- Ability to recognise technological threats and to solve problems
- Ability to negotiate shrewdly with service and technology providers

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R130,000.00 - R160,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stellenbosch, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)



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