Job Description

Position Overview

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping, executing, and overseeing the organisation's technology and digital strategy. This role will focus on establishing and integrating enterprise business platforms across Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, while driving operational efficiency and enabling long-term growth.

The CIO will ensure that technology investments align with business objectives, deliver measurable value, and are implemented on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership in IT strategy, digital transformation, and analytics enablement within a logistics and supply-chain-oriented organisation.

SALARY: Please note that the salary is determined by using the national benchmark and will be finalised by negotiation with the successful candidate. We encourage all candidates meeting the criteria to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the organisation's IT and digital strategy, aligned to core business objectives. Drive enterprise platform integration across Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team on technology-enabled business growth.

Enterprise Systems & Platforms

Lead the design, selection, and implementation of core business platforms (ERP, HRIS, Procurement, Supply Chain Management). Ensure interoperability, scalability, and security of business systems. Oversee data integration, governance, and workflow optimisation across functions.

Project Delivery & Governance

Establish strong project management disciplines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Implement effective vendor and contract management frameworks. Champion risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity across the organisation.

Data, Analytics & Innovation

Build and scale enterprise analytics platforms to support advanced reporting, decision-making, and AI/ML capabilities. Establish data governance, master data management, and data confidence initiatives. Drive business insights through predictive analytics, with specific focus on logistics and supply chain optimisation.

Operational Leadership

Lead and develop the IT organisation, fostering a high-performance culture. Manage IT budgets, cost optimisation, and value realisation. Ensure effective service delivery across all business functions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field (essential). (NQF8) Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent (preferred). Professional certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, PMP, or COBIT (advantageous).

Experience

Minimum 5+ years in a senior CIO role or equivalent executive IT leadership position. Demonstrated experience in establishing and integrating enterprise platforms (ERP/HR/Finance/Procurement/Supply Chain). Proven track record of developing and executing IT strategies in alignment with business priorities. Successful delivery of large-scale projects on time and within budget. Experience within logistics, supply chain, or related sectors (preferred). Strong background in implementing and scaling data analytics platforms and capabilities.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and business acumen. Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Financial management and cost-optimisation expertise. Proven ability to lead technology-enabled transformation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Passion for driving innovation, efficiency, and measurable business value.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R120000,00 per month

Work Location: In person