Chief Technology Officer

Job Listings : Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in South Africa

Locations and postings vary. This description contains multiple CTO opportunities across South Africa with different responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation ranges. Please review each listing for specifics.

Job Postings

Sandock Austral Shipyards – Durban

Role : Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on-site in Durban. Responsibilities include overseeing technology strategy, leading the technology team, innovation, digital transformation, information security, and staying ahead of technological advancements to maintain competitive edge. Qualifications include 10+ years in technology leadership, experience scaling high-traffic platforms, strong leadership, and a relevant degree (BSc / MSc). On-site requirement in Durban. Compensation ranges from R - R .

AES Global – Cape Town (and elsewhere in South Africa)

Role : Chief Technology Officer. Responsibilities span technology strategy, architecture, data, security, and cross-functional leadership. Requirements include 10+ years in tech leadership, experience in fintech / insurance or digital platforms, cloud and cybersecurity expertise. Compensation ranges include R1,200,000 - R3,600,000.

BuildEase — Co-Founder (Construction-Tech Startup, SA)

Role : Technical co-founder / CTO. Equity-focused opportunity to lead product development and tech roadmap from day one. Emphasis on full-stack or AI / ML capabilities to digitize the build process. Location : SA with equity rather than traditional salary. Compensation : from R350,000 per year.

Nexelica – Johannesburg

Role : Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Location : Johannesburg, South Africa. Responsibilities include defining technology strategy, leading architecture, data strategy, and AI initiatives. Requirements include 10+ years in tech leadership, 5+ years at senior level, and experience in high-traffic platforms. Compensation : R2,000,000 - R2,500,000.

Sourcefin – SA fintech

Role : CTO. Responsibilities include leading fintech platforms, API-first architecture, data governance, cybersecurity, compliance (POPIA, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and AI adoption. Qualifications include 10+ years in technology leadership, cloud and security expertise, and experience in fintech. Compensation : $5,500 - $10,000 per month (contractor terms).

OneDayOnly – SA Daily Deals

Role : CTO. Focus on scaling from a legacy system to AI-first architecture, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation and speed. Compensation : R1,200,000 - R2,400,000 per year. Location : SA (onsite / remote options noted).

Centurion – IoT / CTIO

Role : Chief Technology & Information Officer (CTIO) in Centurion. Responsibilities include IT strategy, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications include 15+ years in IT / IoT with 8+ years in management. Salary range : R150,000 - R200,000 per month (typical domain-specific rates vary).

WatersEdge Solutions – SA (Hybrid)

Role : CTO for global HR tech innovator. Responsibilities include global technology leadership, platform architecture, cloud strategy, AI and automation, SOC 2 / ISO 27001 compliance, and leading an engineering team. Compensation and benefits include equity, flexible benefits, and hybrid work options.

Overview and Common Themes

Across listings, common themes include : defining and executing a modern, AI-first technology strategy; leading engineering and data teams; ensuring security, scalability, and regulatory compliance; partnering with executive teams; and delivering business impact through technology leadership.

What Qualifications Are Typically Sought

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of technology leadership experience, with 5+ years in senior management in many cases.
• Proven track record scaling high-traffic or fintech / digital platforms.
• Strong cloud, cybersecurity, data governance, and architecture expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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