Technical & Commercial Head (Saas) (51265)

Job title: Technical & Commercial Head (Saas)
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Market related
Location: Gauteng
Job published: 27 November 2025
Job ID: 51265

Job Description

Join a fast-growing SaaS company that's redefining corporate travel across Africa and beyond. Our Client, is looking for a Technology Leader to shape their platform's future, driving innovation, scalability, and commercial growth as part of their executive team

The Role

As Technical & Commercial Head (TCH): SaaS, you'll own the entire tech and product roadmap, leading platform development, data innovation, and team performance, while aligning tech strategy with business goals

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, infrastructure, and product roadmap development
  • Manage and grow a high-performing engineering and product team
  • Oversee platform scalability, security, and AI/data integration
  • Align tech initiatives with commercial and operational strategies
  • Guide financial planning, investor engagement, and market expansion
  • Co-drive business growth, client success, and strategic partnerships

What You Bring

  • Tech degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years in software/SaaS; 3+ years in a senior tech leadership role
  • Proven success scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Strong Java background with experience in modernising legacy systems
  • Expertise in secure integrations, data warehousing, and analytics
  • Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills

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