Enterprise Architect, Johannesburg

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