Chief Technology & Digital Information Officer

Purpose Statement

The Chief Digital Technology and Information Officer (CTDIO) is a C-Suite executive accountable for defining and executing the SABS enterprise digital vision and enabling the organisation’s transition from a legacy, system-centric environment to a digitally mature, integrated, data-driven and customer-centric enterprise by 2028.

The role leads organisation-wide digital transformation and technology-enabled change by embedding a business optimisation culture and driving the execution of strategic digital transformation initiatives. The CTDIO provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of digital, data, technology, and knowledge assets across the organisation, ensuring that ICT services, systems, and digital information are governed, secure, reliable, compliant, and leveraged as strategic enablers of value creation, service excellence, regulatory effectiveness, and long-term operational sustainability.

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential.

Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.