Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location : Hybrid – South Africa or Remote

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : SaaS | Global Workforce Tech | HR & Compliance

WatersEdge Solutions is recruiting a visionary and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy and engineering execution for a fast-scaling global HR tech company. This is a high-impact, executive-level role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, architecture, innovation, and people leadership—driving product excellence and platform scalability across borders.

About the Role

As CTO, you will join the Executive Team and own the vision, architecture, and delivery of a multi-product platform. You’ll lead the global Engineering organisation, define the technology roadmap, and ensure platform scalability, security, and innovation. This role balances deep technical engagement with leadership oversight, working closely with Product, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver real customer value through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the technology strategy aligned with global business goals

Lead and scale the Engineering team, embedding a culture of excellence and innovation

Own architectural decisions, balancing speed, scalability, and compliance

Partner cross-functionally to shape the roadmap and deliver customer-centric solutions

Implement modern development practices including CI / CD, observability, and test automation

Ensure platform security and compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001

Champion innovation through AI integration, automation, and developer tooling

Act as a market-facing technology leader, attracting talent and shaping the company’s external brand

Develop senior technical leaders and create strong succession planning across engineering

What You’ll Bring

Proven leadership experience (CTO, VP Engineering, or similar) in high-growth product-led businesses

Expertise in building and scaling cloud-native platforms and distributed systems

Strong hands-on experience with :

Frontend : React, TypeScript

Backend : Node.js

Frameworks : Next.js

Cloud : AWS

Track record leading SOC 2 / ISO 27001-compliant engineering organisations

Experience implementing modern software development practices at scale

Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems and deliver results

Passion for innovation and continuous learning

Nice to Have

Experience scaling globally distributed engineering teams

Familiarity with fintech, HR tech, or compliance-driven SaaS environments

Strong eye for design and seamless user experiences

Proven success leading through hypergrowth and change

What’s On Offer

Competitive executive compensation package

Share incentive scheme for long-term value creation

Generous leave policy and “work from anywhere” flexibility

Monthly benefits budget for wellness and insurance

Hybrid working model and world-class office amenities

A mission-driven team building the future of borderless work

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions partners with businesses shaping the future of global work. You’ll join a company that values high performance, precision, and collaboration—with a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and impact at scale.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.