About the position
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures that technological infrastructure, systems, and digital capabilities align with business objectives-driving operational efficiency, supporting growth, enhancing customer experiences, and maintaining robust cybersecurity and data.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or information systems or engineering, or a related field is preferred for the role.
- Previous experience having worked in a senior management role at executive or group level leading a team and strategically driving leading ERP implementations, digital transformation, and system integrations.
- Previous experience having worked within a retail or distribution or manufacturing or supply chain or related environment is essential.
- Proven track record in leading ERP implementations, digital transformation, and system integrations.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation, production it systems, and e-commerce technologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver business value through strategic use of technology.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures that technological infrastructure, systems, and digital capabilities align with business objectives-driving operational efficiency, supporting growth, enhancing customer experiences, and maintaining robust cybersecurity and data.
- Setting objectives and strategies for information and technology resources as well as selecting and implementing scalable ERP Systems and ensuring integration with all departments within the group.
- Implementing suitable technology to optimize strategic benefits within the group.
- Analysing costs, value and risks of information technology as well as building quality assurance and data protection processes.
- Providing advice, research, recommendations, and guidance for emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, data science and big data.
- Advising and addressing matters on cyber security, privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Engaging divisional executives on scope, strategy, service performance, engagement deliverables, and progress updates on ICT matters.
- Driving digital transformation initiatives to streamline all departments and operations within the group.
- Overseeing infrastructure, software applications, networks, and cybersecurity across all companies within the group.
- Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
- Guiding the development of e-commerce platforms collaborating with all senior management and leaders to align technology with operational needs through out the group.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
Desired Skills:
- Namibia
- Chief Technology and Information Officer
- CTIO
- Group Chief Technology and Information Officer
