Chief Information Officer
Listing reference: amsol_000174
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Join AMSOL as our next Chief Information Officer and lead the charge in driving digital transformation across a dynamic maritime company. Bring your innovation, strategy, and leadership to shape the future of IT at African Marine Solutions. If you are ready to make real impact, apply by 24 October 2025.
Job description
Implement new finance and procurement platforms to improve accuracy, compliance, transparency, and supplier efficiency.
Deploy operational apps (Asset, Expense, Incident, Inventory, Property Management) to enhance frontline efficiency and visibility.
Develop a 3–5-year IT roadmap aligned with business priorities, cost control, and digital transformation.
Drive end-to-end business process mapping and optimization.
Manage internal audits of technology programs, systems, and contracts.
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships (Executives, Board, Suppliers, Auditors, Regulators, Partners, Customers).
Build and mentor an IT leadership team to strengthen governance, delivery, and innovation.
Deploy operational apps (Asset, Expense, Incident, Inventory, Property Management) to enhance frontline efficiency and visibility.
Develop a 3–5-year IT roadmap aligned with business priorities, cost control, and digital transformation.
Drive end-to-end business process mapping and optimization.
Manage internal audits of technology programs, systems, and contracts.
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships (Executives, Board, Suppliers, Auditors, Regulators, Partners, Customers).
Build and mentor an IT leadership team to strengthen governance, delivery, and innovation.
Minimum requirements
Relevant Commercial / Information Technology degree.
Postgraduate degree MBA or related Business/Technology Management qualification advantageous.
At least 8 years relevant work experience in Senior Management.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and EQ.
Demonstrate good communication skills at all levels.
Proven ability to collaborate and co-ordinate large cross functional teams.
Good organizational skills
Demonstrate ability to work under pressurized circumstances and meet deadlines.
Postgraduate degree MBA or related Business/Technology Management qualification advantageous.
At least 8 years relevant work experience in Senior Management.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and EQ.
Demonstrate good communication skills at all levels.
Proven ability to collaborate and co-ordinate large cross functional teams.
Good organizational skills
Demonstrate ability to work under pressurized circumstances and meet deadlines.
This appointment will be made in line with AMSOL’s Employment Equity Plan. If you do not hear from us within 8 weeks of the date of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of employment enquiries received, AMSOL is unable to respond to all individual emails.
Benefits
Part of Employee Trust that owns 12% of AMSOL
Pension Fund (inclusive of Risk Benefits), Employer contribution of 13%
Medical Aid
Performance Bonus
13th Cheque
