Head of Technology

Are you a visionary leader in technology with a passion for driving innovation? A top, award-winning South Africacn Insurance Company is seeking a Head of Technology to spearhead their IT strategy and operations. Known for their prestigious reputation, this company continues to excel, and they are looking for a dynamic individual to shape their technological landscape. This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be in office 3 days a week. Key responsibilities: Lead a talented IT team of 35 professionals within a growing workforce of over 60 employees Oversee and manage 6 direct reports while driving the company's technology vision Ensure a robust, efficient, and forward-thinking IT infrastructure Play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future success in the Insurance sector Requirements: A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous 10 Years of experience in Information Technology Insurance industry experience is advantageous Proven expertise in managing Capex and Opex technology budgets Specific Experience: 3-5 Years as a Business or System Analyst, with a focus on business process automation 3-5 Years as a Project or Programme Manager 5 Years in a technology leadership role (e.g., CIO, IT Applications Manager, VP of Technology) Product owner experience is advantageous Familiarity with the business benefits of Azure is highly desirable Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, and testing methodologies Technical Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps Advanced knowledge of O365 applications Familiarity with the Power Platform (Canvas Apps, Power Automate, Co-pilot Studio, Power BI) Technical Stack to Oversee: C# WebAPI ASP.NET JavaScript jQuery JWT (JSON Web Tokens) Employment Equity: All positions align with our Employment Equity plan. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Application Feedback: If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Please monitor our website for future opportunities.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 1/21/2025