Business Architect– 12-Month Contract, Midrand

Midrand, Gauteng (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

A leading Investments Institution is seeking a highly experienced Business Architect to support enterprise transformation, strategic enablement, and operating model optimisation across the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating business strategy into actionable programmes, enabling enterprise alignment, and driving strategic initiatives from concept through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Translate strategic objectives into actionable programmes using business models, capability frameworks, value streams, and process maps.

Develop and maintain business architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, and strategic roadmaps.

Design and optimise target operating models aligned to enterprise strategy and customer outcomes.

Drive enterprise alignment using Agile methodologies, design thinking principles, and customer experience (CX) insights.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, operations, and executive stakeholders.

Lead strategic initiatives from concept definition through to operating model implementation.

Conduct current-state and future-state analysis to identify business capability gaps, risks, and optimisation opportunities.

Support enterprise transformation and digital modernisation initiatives.

Create and maintain business architecture artefacts including:

Business capability models

Operating models

Value streams

Process maps

Strategic roadmaps

Organisational models

Conduct impact assessments relating to organisational, operational, and technology changes.

Provide strategic recommendations and insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Experience&Key Deliverables Experience in delivering strategic business architecture initiatives such as:

Client value proposition (CVP) development

Segment operating model design

Capability modelling across multiple business functions

Process optimisation and customer onboarding enhancements

Lead management and workflow improvement initiatives

Enterprise-wide transformation and alignment programmes

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

8+ years' experience in Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy, Transformation, or Senior Business Analysis roles.

Proven experience within large enterprise or complex corporate environments.

Strong knowledge of:

Business capability modelling

Operating model design

Enterprise transformation

Process optimisation

Business architecture methodologies

Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with executives, business leaders, and technical teams.

Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.

Advantageous

Experience within investments or financial services.

TOGAF or Business Architecture certifications.

Experience with architecture and modelling tools.

Knowledge of BPMN and enterprise modelling techniques.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking

Business and commercial acumen

Leadership and influence

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Collaboration and relationship management

Innovation and continuous improvement mindset

Excellent presentation and communication skills

If you are a strategic and solutions-driven Business Architect looking to contribute to impactful enterprise transformation initiatives within a dynamic development finance environment, we would like to hear from you!

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