Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Reference: JHB006274-MM1-2

Our client, a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks and wildlife reserves in partnership with governments and local communities is urgently looking for a Chief Technology Officer to be responsible for:

• Bringing together and coordinating the functional experts and activities of the IT and Support, Technology and Networks and Systems departments into an integrated Technology Department and formulate a unified strategy to address the organisation's various needs (both at the park level and the institutional platform)
• Establishing a single source of truth (SSOT) within the organisation, to allow for a central and reliable data and reporting system
• Establishing and ensuring the maintenance of AP IT and Technology standards across all parks and Head Office, particularly in terms of security and connectivity
• Maximising automation and systems integration to allow managers to focus on strategic issues, with the applicable systems allowing teams to "manage by exception"

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information technology, or engineering
• Advanced degrees or certifications in technology management or business administration are a plus – or equivalent work experience
• 15 years of professional experience, with 5 years minimum in technology leadership roles
• Deep understanding of a broad range of technologies, including information systems, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies relevant to the conservation sector
• Abreast of technological trends and opportunities to foster innovation and operational efficiency in the conservation sector
• Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision
• Ability to effectively manage projects, teams and budgets
• Experience in driving organisational change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders (Exco, Board members, program managers, and external partners)
• Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language and build consensus around technology strategies
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and resource-constrained environment
• Fluent in English – spoken and written (Proficiency in French or Portuguese is an advantage)
• A passion for conservation and Africa, its wildlife and its people

Responsibilities:

• Strategy and planning
• IT and support
• Security and risk management
• Technology and networks
• System integration and architecture
• Data Management
• Leadership and management
• Budget management

If you would like to email your CV directly – please send it to millerm@bedifferent.co.za

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.

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