Interview

As CIO and head of business solutions at Sanlam, Lazola Ngqaza drives technological innovation while highlighting a healthy work-life balance. He also reflects on his leadership journey, the critical role of talent, and the transformative impact of AI on financial services.

Hiking trails, music, and mindfulness – the key ingredients to how Alok Goswami balances the high demands of leading IT at Mpilo Technologies.

Jason Peisl, CIO at Pepkor is spearheading exciting projects aimed at promoting digital inclusion and enhanced customer engagement through personalised experiences across the company’s diverse portfolio of brands.

As the group systems administrator at Komati, Braam acknowledges that building solutions for a diversified fruit producer is no easy task. However, the true reward comes from seeing the smiles of end-users.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Information Regulator’s CIO has dedicated his career to enhancing processes, kickstarting entrepreneurial journeys, and driving innovation.

Bramley Maetsa, head of delivery enablement at Sasol, describes himself as an ideas guy with a wilful attitude and ability to garner buy-in.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Discover how Oceana Group’s CIO engineered his way into the dynamic world of IT.

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.

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.