Job Description

894 Chief Information Officer (CIO)(P4)
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Office of the Chief Information Officer
Bloemfontein Campus
Main purpose of the job
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) leads the university-wide Information Technology (IT) and serves as the principal technology leader for the University. This role is responsible for providing the vision and strategic leadership pertaining to the delivery of information technology strategies across the University, enabling the technology-based student learning experience and Employee productivity. The role directs the planning and implementation of enterprise-wide IT systems in support of institutional operations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the academic project and the quality of the service. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's information technology and systems.
As the Chief Information Officer, the role is principally responsible for driving Digital Transformation across the institution.
Main tasks * Strategy & operational planning

• Provide leadership & guidance in relation to the implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the digital transformation strategy
• Acquisition, deployment & maintenance pertaining to fit-for-purpose technologies
• Operational Management
• Vendor management
• Financial planning & expenditure management
• Manage the performance & development of staff
• IT governance & management reports

Nature of appointment: Five (5) year fixed-term Support Services
Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 801 169 per annum
Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale
Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) or equivalent in Computer Science/Information Systems or any other Information Technology (IT) related field.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience, of which five (5) should be in managing an ICT environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, operational execution, as well as monitoring and evaluation of IT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.
• Significant experience in the implementation of Digital Transformation Strategy.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Masters degree (NQF 9) or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Information Systems / Management or any other information technology-related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, of which ten (10) should be in management of an ICT environment.
• Five (5) years of proven experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Proven experience in IT planning, organisation, and development.
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Understanding of ICT Governance.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Setumo Llale ( )
Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ( )
To find out more or to apply, visit www.cut.ac.za/careers or
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 08 August 2025