Head of Engineering / Chief Technology Officer ( CTO )

Head of Engineering / Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Recruiter

Network Contracting

Job Ref

NCM003115/Glad

Date posted

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

120 000 Monthly

SUMMARY

Are you driving technology strategy, leading large engineering teams, and shaping the future of digital businesses?

POSITION INFO

We work with scaling tech businesses, fintechs, and enterprise organisations that are seeking strong technology leadership to drive innovation, delivery, and growth. We are proactively building a network of Head of Engineering and CTO-level professionals for future leadership and transformation opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Define and execute technology strategy and roadmap - Lead and scale engineering teams and capabilities - Align technology with business growth objectives - Oversee architecture, delivery, and innovation initiatives - Engage with stakeholders at executive and board level Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile: Education: - Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience: - 12-15+ years in software engineering and technology roles - 5-10+ years in senior leadership (Head of Engineering / CTO / Director) - Experience leading large teams and complex delivery environments - Proven track record in scaling products or platforms Skills: - Strong technical background across modern architectures and cloud platforms - Leadership in Agile, DevOps, and engineering best practices - Ability to drive innovation, strategy, and execution - Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: /> I also specialise in recruiting in the following fields: - CTO / Technology Leadership - Head of Engineering - Engineering Strategy - Digital Transformation If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Connect with me on LinkedIn! >