Overview
Chief Technology & AI Officer Jobs in Western Cape, South Africa at Mindworx Consulting and Academy
Title: Chief Technology & AI Officer
Company: Mindworx Consulting and Academy
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Our client is seeking an exceptional Chief Technology & AI Officer to shape and execute a technology strategy that will transform how the organisation operates, engages audiences and delivers digital experiences.
This is not a traditional CIO role. We are looking for a next-generation technology leader with a strong track record in AI, digital platforms, data and modern technology architecture, ideally gained within a fintech, payments, digital banking or technology-led financial services environment.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, AI or a related technical discipline. Honours/Master’s advantageous.
- Approximately 12–20 years’ experience in technology, engineering, digital, data or related fields.
- Current or recent experience as a CIO, CTO, Chief Digital Officer, Head of AI, Head of Technology, Head of Engineering, Technology Director or equivalent — including strong candidates one level below these roles.
- Proven experience in fintech, payments, digital banking, mobile money or technology-led financial services.Experience building and scaling high-volume, customer-facing digital platforms.
AI experience is critical
We are looking for someone who has actually implemented AI, not simply developed an AI strategy.
You should be able to demonstrate experience in areas such as:
• Designing and deploying AI/ML solutions into production
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• AI-powered customer experiences
• Recommendation and personalisation engines
• Real-time analytics and decisioning
• AI-driven automation
• Taking AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to production and scale
• Demonstrating measurable business outcomes from AI
Technology experience
Strong exposure to:
Cloud | Microservices | APIs | Event-driven architecture | Real-time analytics | Data platforms | Software Engineering | DevOps | Digital Products | Cybersecurity | AI Governance
Experience operating platforms at significant scale and serving millions of customers, users or digital interactions will be highly advantageous.
What you’ll be responsible for
You will:
• Define and execute the organisation’s technology and AI strategy
• Lead enterprise-wide digital and technology transformation
• Build scalable, modern and resilient technology platforms
• Identify and implement high-value AI use cases
• Drive data, personalisation and real-time analytics capabilities
• Enable innovation across digital products and customer experiences
• Partner with commercial, product and operational leaders to unlock new revenue opportunities
• Lead and develop high-performing technology, engineering, data and AI teams
• Engage at CEO, ExCo and Board level
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