Strategic Enterprise Architect - Johannesburg | Transform IT

Enterprise Architect | Johannesburg | Permanent Shape the future of enterprise technology in a complex, fast-moving environment. Lead the design of scalable, future-fit architecture that drives real business value. This role sits at the centre of business and IT, translating strategic objectives into cohesive enterprise architecture solutions. You will define and govern architecture standards, guide solution design, and ensure that all technology investments align with long-term business goals. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, you will play a key role in enabling digital transformation across the organisation.You will also oversee architecture domains including security, infrastructure, and integration, ensuring alignment across multiple projects and value streams. This is a high-impact position requiring both strategic vision and hands-on architectural leadership. Our client is a large, well-established organisation operating in a complex, multi-system environment. They are committed to digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and building a modern, integrated technology landscape that supports long-term growth.What You’ll Do Define and govern enterprise-wide IT architecture frameworks, standards, and methodologies

Translate business strategy into enterprise architecture roadmaps and solutions

Design high-level, end-to-end architecture across business, data, application, and technology domains

Guide solution design to ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency

Support project delivery teams with architecture direction and governance

Drive adherence to IT policies, standards, and best practices

Lead architecture governance forums and ensure compliance across initiatives

Identify and reduce technical debt, recommending remediation strategies

Evaluate emerging technologies and define innovation roadmaps

Support RFI, RFP, and project scoping processes with architectural input

What You Bring Degree in Information Systems or related field

TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

15+ years’ experience across IT architecture, development, and systems design

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture disciplines (data, application, and technology)

Experience with cloud and on-premise architectures

Exposure to ERP, CRM, SCM, HCM, and finance systems

Strong understanding of integration patterns (B2B, SOA) and data architecture

Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement capability

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

What Success Looks Like Enterprise architecture aligned to business strategy and delivering measurable value

Consistent adherence to IT standards, frameworks, and governance processes

Scalable, secure, and future-proof technology solutions across the organisation

Reduced system duplication and improved application landscape efficiency

Improved data quality and availability enabling better decision-making

Successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and aligned to architecture

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