Group Chief Technical Officer
Location
Remote, oos kaap
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Leadership, IT Management & IT Project Management
Posted
June 08, 2026
KFML Holdings — the group behind Spec-Savers South Africa and a portfolio of approximately 15 companies — is recruiting a Group Chief Technical Officer to lead one of the most commercially consequential technology reset opportunities in South African retail healthcare.
This is not a traditional CTO role.
This is not a ‘keep the lights on’ environment, nor a pre-packaged digital transformation programme. This is a mandate to critically reassess a complex, established technology landscape and make clear, evidence-based decisions on what should be rebuilt, retained, replaced, outsourced, or retired.
The Challenge:
The successful candidate will inherit a large-scale franchise-driven ecosystem spanning:
- 450+ optometry locations
- 72 audiology stores
- Distribution and warehouse technology environments
- Ecommerce, loyalty, analytics, operational and customer platforms
- Significant legacy investment ...