Discover the tech foundations behind Juan-Paul Gough's IT leadership
As Mustek’s group data and technology executive, Juan-Paul has built his career from the ground up, mastering the core hardware and software capabilities of technology.
Transforming DevSecOps with the shift-left approach
iOCO’s senior quality engineer, Alfred Lehabe, reveals why ‘shift-left’ testing is gaining traction in software development, and provides an insider’s view of the testing process.
Deloitte’s Abdul Kajee: nothing beats the smell of the place!
Discover Deloitte CTO Abdul Kajee’s full-circle journey with the auditing giant – a place where he first cut his teeth in IT, and whose culture drew him back after a brief departure.
ZZ2’s Martin Jansen brings innovation to agriculture going beyond harvesting
Similar to the tomato, the original fruit masquerading as a vegetable, fresh produce enterprise ZZ2 isn’t entirely what it’s known for being – a tomato farm.
CIO South Africa connects with Kenyan CIDO Jimmie Mwangi
Diamond Trust Bank’s chief information and digital officer Jimmie Mwangi shares insights into his upbringing in Nyahururu, and his journey into the captivating world of IT.
Ozayr Omar discusses the crucial role of technology in South African commercial real estate
As head of IT (CIO) of Pareto Limited & Mowana Properties, Ozayr’s role is as expansive as the properties under his watch. Beyond his IT leadership, Ozayr indulges in his passion for travel and food, often fantasising about life as a culinary writer.
Prenesh Padayachee: the man driving Seacom’s tradeability strategy
The African continent faces a significant digital divide, and as CDOO, Prenesh is on a mission to address connectivity issues and ensure minimal disruptions to business operations.
Tando Luyaba: the visionary behind BizPortal
The Information Regulator’s CIO has dedicated his career to enhancing processes, kickstarting entrepreneurial journeys, and driving innovation.
Sasol’s Bramley Maetsa: tell me it can’t be done and I’ll find a way to do it
Bramley Maetsa, head of delivery enablement at Sasol, describes himself as an ideas guy with a wilful attitude and ability to garner buy-in.
Nuclear scientist Nomso Kana: from sci-fi inspiration to real-world achievements
Nomso Kana, founder of Simsciex Technologies, found her inspiration in science fiction, which sparked her passion for the sciences. Today, she's a trailblazer, using her journey to inspire others and give back to the community.
The green-fingered, musical CTO: Gijima’s Christo Abrahams
Christo Abrahams, Gijima's CTO, is a man of diverse skills, seamlessly transitioning from the boardroom to the concert hall to the soil. Though he is a techie on paper, his greatest talent lies in giving back to his team and community.
Merchant Capital’s David Reynders: a born solutionist from engineering to IT
The electrical engineer by training, and now Merchant Capital’s CTO, has always loved problem-solving and has taken that innate quality with him from one discipline to the next.
Getting to know Nomashni Naidoo: CIO Day ticket giveaway winner
Spar’s IT business risk manager won a ticket to attend CIO Day, sponsored by CIO South Africa’s principal partner, MakwaIT. She’s an aspiring CIO, but an even more inspirational individual.
From factory floors to ocean shores: Francois Swanepoel’s exciting IT journey
Discover how Oceana Group’s CIO engineered his way into the dynamic world of IT.
GirlCode’s Zandile Mkwanazi discusses the inspiration behind the tech NPO
The CEO explains how an accidental interest in tech, a real-life tragedy and a desire to bring diversity to the tech space led to the creation of GirlCode.
Disciplined, structured, and fun are words that best describe Standard Bank's Jörg Fischer
Standard Bank Group's CIO holds his own behind the cockpit, on the racetrack and in the boardroom. The 2023 CIO of the Year Award recipient attributes his success to a blend of experience, discipline, consistency, and relentless hard work.
Tsebeletso Mashau: Lift others as you grow
The Standard Bank CIO takes pride in nurturing the next generation of IT leaders. She firmly believes that this goal can only be achieved through collective effort and mutual support.
Hulamin's Shueyb Vally leverages future thinking to digitally transform Africa's leading aluminium operation
Shueyb Vally, head of IT at Hulamin, has had anything but a traditional path to his current role. He started out at the very bottom, from the factory floor, right where the aluminium is rolled.
Navigating the Joint Standard on cybersecurity and cyber resilience requirements
Muhammad Ali Bhikhan, CIO – Absa Regional Operations, discusses the Joint Standard on cybersecurity and cyber resilience requirements, CIOs need to know, and strategies for maintaining resilience.
Andrew Roberts takes healthcare to new digital frontiers
From psy-ops to undersea traffic exchanged through the web, Clinix Health Group CIO Andrew Roberts still maintains that it is the upliftment of people that remains his biggest career – and personal – reward.