Chief Technology Officer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Catch Recruit Full time
Chief Technology Officer - AI Systems Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our AI Systems Architecture team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of concurrency patterns and best practices for building responsive, scalable systems.

As a CTO, you will be responsible for designing and developing systems that can handle concurrent model training, real-time data ingestion, and responsive user interfaces. You will leverage asynchronous processing and efficient message passing to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's technology strategy aligned with business goals

• Make key technology decisions, including choice of stack, architecture, and third-party services

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in ML, AI, and insurtech

• Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our SAAS platform

• Collaborate with the product team to translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Work closely with the product leads to build a platform to design, fit and host ML/AI models

• Establish MLOps practices for efficient model development, deployment, and monitoring of models built using the InsureAI platform

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and implement robust data governance practices

• Architect and implement robust asynchronous processing systems and message passing workflows to ensure efficient handling of computationally intensive ML tasks and real-time data processing

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team

• Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence

• Design and oversee the implementation of our cloud infrastructure (preferably using AWS)

• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive insurance data

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for our SAAS platform

• Manage the technology budget effectively

• Make strategic decisions on build vs. buy for various components of our stack

• Evaluate and select vendor solutions when appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

• 5-10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role

• Experience in building and scaling SAAS platforms at an enterprise level

• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, preferably AWS or GCP

• Experience with backend development (preferably Python) and modern front-end web development frameworks (preferably React)

• Extensive experience designing and implementing asynchronous systems and message passing architectures, particularly in the context of distributed computing and ML workflows

• Proficiency with message brokers, queuing systems, and stream processing frameworks

• Demonstrated ability to design and optimize high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines for real-time processing

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and their application in ML systems

• Experience with MLOps and automated ML pipelines

• Knowledge of data protection regulations and security best practices

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication skills

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Planet10 Full time

    Planet10 is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering technical excellence and driving business growth.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a technology strategy that aligns with the company's business goals.Lead the development...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Standard Bank Group Full time

    Job Title: Chief Technology Risk Assurance OfficerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Technology Risk Assurance Officer to join our team at Standard Bank Group. As a key member of our risk management team, you will be responsible for providing professional assurance, insights, and recommendations on the veracity of technology risk management...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TalentCru Full time

    TalentCru is seeking a seasoned Chief Technology Officer to drive the digital landscape of our organization. This key role will oversee the execution of our technology strategy, ensuring efficient and secure operations that support business objectives and drive innovation.Key Responsibilities:IT Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Catch Recruit Full time

    Chief Technology Officer AI ArchitectAre you a visionary technologist with a passion for AI and innovation? We're looking for a Chief Technology Officer AI Architect to lead our technology strategy and drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement AI systems that leverage asynchronous processing and efficient...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    As a key member of Network Recruitment, we are seeking a highly skilled Chief Information Technology Officer to lead our ICT department. The successful candidate will be responsible for Developing and executing a roadmap that aligns with the company's overall strategy, ensuring compliance with ICT-related legislation, and optimizing equipment and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Nambiti Technologies Full time

    Nambiti Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Chief IT Strategy Officer to lead our technology team and drive strategic decisions. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) Full time

    Job Title: Chief Information OfficerAs a key member of our team at Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd), the Chief Information Officer will play a crucial role in shaping our technology strategy and ensuring the optimal performance of our technological infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Assess and mitigate risks to our technology systems and develop contingency plans...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Catch Recruit Full time

    Catch Recruit is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology strategy and drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure.As a seasoned technology leader with 5-10 years of experience, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and reliable systems that can handle concurrent model training,...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Makhado Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Chief Transformation OfficerJob Summary:We are seeking a Chief Transformation Officer to lead our culture, change, and transformation strategy. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and management of an effective culture, change, and transformation strategy.Key...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa E-Merge Full time

    Chief Innovation OfficerE-Merge is seeking a visionary Chief Innovation Officer to lead our company's innovation efforts and drive growth through cutting-edge solutions.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement innovative strategies to drive business growth and stay ahead of the competitionLead cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Planet10 Full time

    Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Information Officer to lead our technology strategy and drive digital transformation at Planet10. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering technology solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement a...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Chief Financial Operations OfficerWe are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Operations Officer to join our client, a globally recognized marketing and advertising agency. Located in the heart of the city, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals who share a passion for creativity, data, and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Chief Financial Officer - Digital TransformationAbout Network RecruitmentWe are a global technology leader specializing in providing advanced IT solutions, hardware, software, and services that empower businesses to innovate and succeed in a digitally driven world. Our company focuses on sustainability and transformation, supporting clients across...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa HRBEE SOLUTIONS Full time

    Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerOur client, a leading organization in the industry, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and leadership, with a proven track record of driving financial growth and success.Key Responsibilities:Lead the financial team...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SM Squared Talent (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Key Responsibilities:We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Financial Officer to join our team at SM Squared Talent (Pty) Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our finance teams and providing strategic financial guidance to the organization.Requirements:Must be a CA(SA) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.MUST come from...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team at Network Recruitment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing strategic financial guidance and driving operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic financial...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Nambiti Technologies Full time

    About the Role:Nambiti Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Chief Governance and Optimization Officer to lead our strategic project management efforts.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement effective governance frameworks to ensure the success of our technology-related projects.Lead a team of project managers to drive strategic project delivery...

  • Chief Credit Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa People Source Full time

    Job Title: Chief Credit OfficerJob Summary: We are seeking a Chief Credit Officer to lead our Credit and Risk Management team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 12 years of experience in Collections, Credit, and Risk within Retail Banking, with expertise in developing workflows and scoring models, data analytics, AI, and risk...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment People Full time

    Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerJob Summary:The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's financial activities. This includes developing and implementing financial strategies, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management.Responsibilities:Develop and implement financial strategies to...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ultra Personnel Full time

    Job DescriptionUltra Personnel is seeking a highly skilled Chief Information Officer to lead our organization's technology strategy and direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture,...