Enterprise Architect, Cape Town

Description

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The key focus for the enterprise architect is to perform enterprise architecture strategy and planning aligned to business objectives, build and participate in architecture capability building, perform enterprise and solution architecture and design management as well as investigate and adopt technology architecture trends,.

The successful incumbent will also manage architecture risk and compliance, provide design and build governance and support and communicate and share knowledge around the architecture practices, guardrails, blueprints and standards.

Key responsibilities will include amongst others the following:

IT Strategy and Planning

Developing and aligning IT Strategies and Programmes to business objectivesDefining Strategic Runway ThemesDevelop required architecture roadmaps containing target and transition landscapesProvide input into investment planning for the relevant landscapeAligning architecture roadmaps and runways to business planning and investmentsDefine key architecture runway initiatives to be delivered for the intentional architectureParticipate into business planning, costing and business case definition related to architecture initiatives

Architecture Capability and Design Management

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture views and viewpointsMaintain the artifacts in the set enterprise repository aligned to the rest of the architectureManage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each architypeManage change impact of the architecture with stakeholdersBuild the architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and toolsManage the architecture across business, application, information and data as well as technologyParticipate in the architecture practice development

Technology Research and Assessments

Review trends with regards to the technology domain and technologies related to business capabilitiesDetermine feasibility of these technologies in the organisational landscapeInnovate with teams to determine more optimal approachesConduct proof-of-concepts where options have been evaluated and considered feasible to exploreProduct and technology selection options, business case definition and sourcing evaluations

Risk, Governance and Compliance

Identify and mitigate risks with stakeholders associated with a technology decision, design and implementationEnsure that architectures comply with the relevant policies, standards and regulationsConduct and participate in architecture reviewsIntegrate with other governance and compliance functions to ensure continuity in managing the investment and risk for the organisationDriving principles, practices, guardrails and standards within Centres of EnablementMaintain a decision register aligned to the enterprise governance on architecture decisions taken

Implementation Guidance and Collaboration

Provide standards, guidance, guardrails, frameworks and tools to deliver effectivelyCollaborate with the delivery teams to share knowledge and to ensure the architecture objectives are achieved.Manage deviations with teams to reduce the risk to the organisationDrive or assist in the determine of the architecture options and selectionsProvide technical specialisation knowledge and experience into the solution design and build implementationUpdate architecture after programme increments (Pis)

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

Communicate the up-to-date views for the architectureCommunicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholdersEnsure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirementsCommunicate and collaborate with stakeholders' relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessmentsDrive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs)Communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategyParticipate in the architecture collaboration forums

Line Management Responsibility

Performance Management: Setting and managing performance standards, providing ongoing coaching and support, and addressing performance gaps for architects reporting into the Enterprise Architect.Talent Stewardship: Talent management, supporting the development of architects aligned to the practice development standards.Feedback and Development: Providing performance and development feedback to reporting architects. This includes conducting feedback meetings, sharing observations, and addressing both outstanding behavior and areas for improvementRecruitment and Selection: Recruitment process, setting standards, and ensuring that new hires align with the organization's goals and values. Onboarding and management of new architects joining the team.Compensation and Benefits: Annual remuneration review process, ensuring that employees' pay is aligned with market movements, inflation, and affordability. Feedback to architects regarding their total remuneration position and the link between performance and pay.

Qualifications and Experience required:

MatricDegree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering OR relevant diploma / degreeExperience: Requires a minimum of 5 years in a with a proven track record in architecture/design and a minimum of 10-15 years relevant IT experiencePreferable experience: 10 years architecture experienceTOGAF (Preferred)Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure) (Preferred)Financial Industry Experience (Preferred)

Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, Product Development, Readiness Assessments, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCultivates InnovationDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityNimble LearningOptimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

02 June 2026 , 23:59