Chief Technology Officer - Fibre Network Operator

• Substantial upside: A market-related base of up to R200,000 per month, backed by confirmed performance incentives and an equity stake.
• Capital to execute: You will not have to scrape for resources. An approved budget is ready for you to invest in the right tooling, infrastructure, and operational improvements.
• A mandate to build your way: Reporting directly at executive and board level, you get the autonomy to standardise the software stack, overhaul supplier governance, and shape the engineering culture.
• A serious engineering landscape: You will steer a hybrid stack featuring Microsoft Azure, containerised deployments via Docker and Kubernetes, Python backend automation, and a Java-centric enterprise backbone.
• High-volume scale: You will own platforms that handle high-volume prepaid billing and provisioning via the SOLID platform, integrated with spatial mapping tools (QGIS) and carrier-grade vendors like Nokia and Huawei.
• Visible commercial impact: Your work directly impacts network build economics, cost per connection, and uptime for communities that need reliable connectivity most.

• Proven technology leadership (CTO, Head of Technology, or equivalent) within an FNO, ISP, or telecom operator.
• Hands-on technical grounding across software engineering, enterprise integrations, and telecom infrastructure (FTTH, transmission, IP routing, backhaul).
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to review supplier contracts, enforce SLAs, and eliminate redundant operational spend.
• Direct experience reporting to executive leadership or a board on technology risk, delivery roadmaps, and capital allocation.
• Willingness to be present on-site in Sandton at least 3 days per week, with a preference for 5 days during the initial transition phase.

Standard company benefits are currently being formalised as part of broader group-level expansion, with the package anchored by the base salary, equity, and incentive structure.

To apply or discuss the role in confidence, connect with the team at Badger & Bird Talent.