Chief Technology Officer

We have an amazing career opportunity for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join a leading PAN African sports betting platform at their offices in Johannesburg. You will need be a thought leader in agile delivery and have demonstrable experience in managing and building teams in a fast-paced environment. Does this job sound like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading!

Your key job responsibilities as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Johannesburg will include:

Responsible for the oversight, management and direction of the Group Technology function

Ensuring the strategic aims of the Group are fulfilled and that the strategic vision of the Board is communicated and understood

Involved in all areas of business strategy and responsible for the ongoing alignment of technical delivery and operations

Consistently and frequently delivering new features that add demonstrable value for customers and respond to their needs

Overall ownership of and accountability for system architecture, team processes and delivery of technical solutions

Collaborating with the Senior Management team to help define and deliver on short term goals and longer-term roadmap

Communicating technology strategy and their roadmap to stakeholders

Structuring and managing technology teams

Managing and mentoring our next generation of senior technical leaders

Advising on technological options available to address business problems, providing timely advice on the feasibility

Ensuring that the impact of internal tools and external features is always measurable

Requirements for this Chief Technology Officer (CTO) job in Johannesburg:

At least 7-10 years’ experience in a tech role, and 3+ years in senior management or leadership role

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field

A solid track record of delivery with multiple development streams

In depth understanding of the Sports Betting industry

Strong technical software development pedigree

Gaming industry experience highly advantageous

Successful track record of managing large technology teams

Active, hands-on leader, able to both define strategy and engage others at all levels in operational delivery

Passion for mentorship and developing individuals through feedback and coaching

Excellent communicator, able to be the translation layer between the technology function and the senior management team, in both directions

If you meet the above requirements for this Chief Technology Officer (CTO) job in Johannesburg, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV through. If you do not receive any feedback within 7 days of your application, please be advised that you were not successful in making the shortlist.

Requirements

Business Strategy Alignment, casino, Communication Skills, Gaming, Gaming Industry Experience, Group Technology Management, Hands-on Leadership, iGaming, Johannesburg, Large Team Management, Mentorship and Coaching, Online Casino, Operational Leadership, Senior Management Collaboration, Senior Technical Leadership, Software Development Expertise, Sports Betting Industry Knowledge, Sportsbetting, Sportsbook, Strategic Vision Communication, System Architecture Ownership, Team Process Management, Technical Delivery, Technology Advisory Measurable Impact Assessment, Technology Roadmap Communication, Technology Team Management