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Leader of Information Systems

Cape Town Region, Western Cape💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-05 → 2026-09-21

Core

Lead an organization's technology expedition by guiding strategy, innovation, data, cyber security, and technology operations to ensure the business stays ahead of the curve.

Role type

Senior IT leadership (Head of Information Systems)

Builds

Enterprise technology delivery initiatives, complex environments with automation and system integrations

Domain

Financial services, IT strategy, infrastructure, architecture, cloud environments

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

IT strategy development and execution, managing complex environments with automation and system integrations, engaging and influencing stakeholders at MANCO and EXCO level, technical understanding of infrastructure, architecture, integrations, and cloud environments, leading enterprise technology delivery initiatives, vendor and service provider management, IT budget management, cyber security, disaster recovery, risk management, and governance frameworks

Preferred skills

Experience within a regulated financial services environment, data governance and information management frameworks, managing technology investments and cost optimisation initiatives, leading multidisciplinary technology teams

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Data Delivery, Helpdesk, Testing, and Desktop Support functions; Drive IT strategy, technology delivery, governance, and operational excellence; Partner with executive leadership to achieve business objectives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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