291 IT Architect jobs in South Africa

**BANK Client

NON Negotiable Requirents (Please apply only if you meet the minimum requirements**

Qualifications (NOT Negotiable)

• Min:

o Grade 12

o Specific to:

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Apple MAC

o Certifications in industry relevant Information Technology Products and Services (e.g., Microsoft / AWS)

• Ideal:

o A relevant degree in IT (e.g., B.Sc., B.Eng., Post-Grad)

Requirements (NOT Negotiable)

• 5+ years ICT experience in the end-user computing environment, in a lead role

• 3+ years design and implementation of desktop hardware, software and management systems servicing the

end-user computing environment in large enterprise organisations.

Ideal:

• 3+ years in desktop infrastructure maintenance, using End User Cloud Management technologies.

To design, build and run the best IT Infrastructure DevOp's products and services to Capitec end-users, using industry

leading technologies.

• To create optimal, sustainable, resilient, scalable, cost effective and high performing IT Infrastructure that meets the

companies vision and objectives.

Job Knowledge- Very Important

• Min:

A thorough and in-depth understanding of:

o End user and distributed IT systems and infrastructure

o Desktop design standards and implementation strategy

o Documenting of IT systems, infrastructure standards and SOP's

o Microsoft Windows operating system architecture and application integration

o Active Directory and Group Policy management systems (Azure AD, EntraID, AGPM)

o Identity and Access Management (AD Security and Group Management, Multi-Factor Authentication)

o Security relevant to end user devices (Group policy configuration, EDR, Encryption, Remote Wipe)

o Managing compliance levels, across the software stack (O/S, MS Office and 3rd Party applications)

o System Centre Configuration Manager (Advanced use of and Troubleshooting of the system)

o Knowledge in scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Bash.

o End User hardware and peripherals (DELL, Lenovo, Apple)

o Print Management Solutions (e.g. Y-Soft, Lexmark)

o Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS)

o Microsoft 365 Services (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, O365).

o Microsoft Intune and Conditional Access Policy Management.

o Cloud Management Gateways (e.g. Azure, SCCM, Cloud Flare)

o Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching)

o SharePoint.

o Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)

o Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online and SMTP relay type systems (PostiFix)

o SCCM (Architectural design and configuration of the system, creating reports)

o Software packaging, task sequencing, WIM creation, Driver injection etc.

o Observability tooling (e.g. Grafana, Instana, Pager Duty)

• Ideal / Optional

o Software Asset Management processes and systems

o Linux Operating Systems

o Audio Visual and Collaboration services (Polycom, Logitech, Yealink, Cisco, Microsoft Teams Rooms)

o SQL knowledge

o Restful API web services

o Prometheus

o GitHub

o Ansible

o Terraform

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Job Objectives)

1. Responsibilities and Focus

2. Design Infrastructure Solutions

3. Implement Infrastructure Designs

4. Support and Training

Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Overview
As part of the VML EMEA Enablement Team the Technical Architect (aka Enteprise / Solutions Architect) primary role is to partner with VML and its client's Marketing and Technical teams to deliver data led solutions by leading the design, delivery, and execution of client engagement solutions, including CRM, Personalization, Marketing Automation, and act as a trusted advisor to our customers while aiding the customer's transformational journey.

This role plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between marketing requirements and technical capabilities, ensuring that marketing teams can leverage the right technology tools/solutions to achieve their goals effectively.

The Technical Architect is a key figure in designing and implementing marketing technology solutions that empower marketing teams to drive successful campaigns, enhance customer experiences, and achieve overall marketing objectives. To accomplish this, this role possesses strong technical writing skills; a blend of operational, marketing knowledge and technical expertise, and must have the ability to set the vision translating business objectives into enticing and actionable recommendations. This person will need to naturally lead their colleagues and participate in building our team culture.

Responsibilities
Your duties as a Technical Architect will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Engage with existing and new clients to deliver strategic solutions, lead on technical client engagements from scoping the new engagement, to creating the solution and solution design documentation. This aspect of the role may require working closely with the Client Lead or Business Development team to gain a complete sense of client expectations and limitations
• Determine project scope and specifications to the final presentation of software solutions, the Solution Architect meets directly with clients to provide feedback, solution alignment and updates on projects. This may require reports and presentations, as well as demonstrations, to keep the client informed about issues that arise during development and report on integration and deployment
• Serve as a liaison between client and developers
• Support the team with technical solution recommendations as well as operational delivery of solutions
• Be process driven and provide technical innovation, most notably in the handover of technical solutions to the developer team

• Engage with developers, consultants and project managers and work with clients on the following type of engagements:

• Solution design and architecture (Medium and High Complexity);

• Data and technology governance principles
• Scripting and query development
• Data mapping and extract strategies
• Relational data / data schema
• Provide tech support on complicated requests
• Participation in advanced technical projects
• Integrations between marketing and data platforms
• Web services and API development
• Custom reporting, custom application development projects
• HTML creation for webpages and emails

• Webpage builds using jQuery framework

• Leverage native scripting languages relevant to solve for requirements in most effective, optimal and scalable manner.

• Active mentoring and knowledge transfer within the broader developer team.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, trends, and where applicable, the introduction of these to the developer team and/or organization as a whole

Requirements
Technology & Development

• Marketing technology experience (such as marketing data, production, content management, planning, implementation, various channel use - e.g. email, web, mobile etc., CRM, Audience Management and Analytics) in preferably some of the popular technology stacks including Google, Adobe, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Salesforce Data Cloud, Salesforce Personalisation, AWS, Snowflake, etc.
• Marketing Functional Experience – in order of importance
• Customer data platforms
• Personalization
• Direct Digital (Mobile, Email, SMS, MMS & Push)
• CMS & Content arbitration/automation
• Web Analytics
• Understanding the unique business requirements of customers within multiple industries and translating/presenting those needs into a compelling vision and roadmap for our customers
• Proven record of accomplishment with solution engineering
• Inquisitive, practical, and passionate about technology and sharing knowledge
• Ability to architect and develop middleware solutions between the technology stacks mentioned above
• Experience with SQL, relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL, etc.) and data modelling
• Bachelor's degree - Marketing or Information Systems will be beneficial (or 5 years plus hands on marketing experience)
• CDP & CRM experience would be beneficial.
• Understanding of data models, understanding of data base marketing, understanding of Lifecycles (Customer and Product)
• Data / Architecture certification would be beneficial
• Software development knowledge or experience with any of the following would be advantageous: mobile development (IOs or Android) or web development (PHP or ASP.Net core)

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Experience working with a project management office
• Experience in Automotive industry beneficial
• Experience with best practice development methodologies
• At least 5 years' experience in leading and mentoring a technical/dev team
• Solid oral and written interpersonal communication and relationship skills
• Proven time management skills in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve problems in varied, fast-paced environments
• Willing and able to travel occasionally
• Please note that our business is an equal opportunity employer and preference in appointment for the role will be in line with the EE strategy of our organisation*

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Job title -
Technical lead/ Technical delivery manager

Experience -
8+ Years

Location -
Honeydew , Roodeport

Description -

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical lead /Architect /Delivery manager to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. This role combines deep technical expertise in Java and cloud technologies with strong leadership, delivery management, and client engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture & Development

• Design end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Lead the integration of front-end (Angular/React) and back-end systems.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability in all technical solutions.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews, technical training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and UI/UX.

Delivery & Project Management

• Own the technical delivery of projects from inception to deployment.
• Work closely with project managers to define timelines, deliverables, and resource planning.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Present architectural decisions and project updates to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and solution-oriented thinking.

Required Technical Skills:

Back-End:

• Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
• RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture
• Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Front-End:

• Angular, React, or
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps:

• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), Azure, or GCP
• Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Databases:

• Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)

Tools & Practices:

• Git, Maven/Gradle, JIRA, Confluence
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Monitoring and logging (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for technology and continuous learning

Company Description-

Indsafri believes in the limitless potential of individuals to create and build anything imaginable. They leverage their deep industry experience and cutting-edge technology to help organizations transform for growth. They work with some of the best organizations around the world and have a global network of partners and talents. Indsafri believes that technology is at its best when it makes people smile. This is a place where with passion and intelligence, anything is possible.

Interested candidates can reach out to

About the company

Utopia is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets.

At Utopia, we're building more than properties — we're crafting extraordinary experiences. Founded in 2023, our in-house architectural firm, Utopia Design, is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high-end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on.

We're a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we're reimagining what luxury means in today's world — and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.

Technical Architect

We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented architect to join our design team within the real estate development business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.

In this role, you will be responsible for translating the design intent into fully coordinated, precise, and buildable documentation. You will work across all design stages with a focus on technical development - from RIBA Stage 3 through construction, ensuring that the project's quality, constructability, and coordination are preserved throughout. You will collaborate with the broader design and engineering team and serve as a key point of contact for design problem-solving, system integration, and detailing.

This role is focused on the later design phases. Personal engagement in RIBA 3-5 will be around 75%, with early-stage design support and feasibility input up to 25%.

We expect you to be highly proficient in Revit (including parametric families, freeform modeling, and terrain modeling), with strong BIM coordination experience. You should also have a solid understanding of construction methodologies, materials, detailing, and multi-disciplinary integration. Experience with Navisworks is required; Rhino, AutoCAD, and Enscape are a plus.

To succeed in this role, you should be independent, analytical, proactive in solving technical and coordination challenges, and capable of consistently delivering high-quality, buildable design packages. Fluency in English is essential.

• This is a full time day job with expected involvement up to 40 hours a week
• This is a fully remote job
• We work normal central European time zone (CET) working hours 9-17 or 10-18, we expect you to participate in daily team's meetings
• Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation package for this position

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of high-end hospitality projects, with a focus on technical development, spatial coordination, and construction-level detailing
• Translate concept and schematic designs into coordinated, buildable Revit models and documentation packages across RIBA Stages 3–5
• Develop precise technical layouts, assemblies, and details in Revit, ensuring consistency with design intent, constructability, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, and interior design inputs using BIM workflows and Navisworks
• Review, resolve, and prevent coordination issues across disciplines; propose feasible, well-integrated technical solutions
• Build and manage project typologies, families, and detail libraries to support efficient design development and standardization
• Support tender and construction documentation preparation, ensuring alignment with specifications, codes, and local regulations
• Assist in the development of project-specific systems and façade/roof/technical typologies based on construction logic and material performance
• Provide quality control on Revit models and documentation across the team; conduct technical reviews and flag risks early
• Collaborate with the procurement team on technical inputs related to material quantities, specifications, and product compatibility
• Stay up to date with building systems, construction methods, and BIM automation tools; research and implement best practices in technical design
• Supervise and guide BIM modelers and junior technical staff; support in building department-wide technical workflows and standards

CV Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• 5 to 10 years of experience in architectural design
• Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Nawisworks
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal
• Portfolio is a must

Notice: This is a remote position based in South Africa.

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
As a Security Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you'll design robust security architectures that safeguard our systems, applications, and infrastructure. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll integrate security requirements throughout the system design and development lifecycle, ensuring our technology solutions are secure, compliant, and industry-leading.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be viewed as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security into every project. Your expertise in secure coding practices, network security, identity and access management, DATA protection, and other security domains will be instrumental.

You'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and selecting security technologies, creating and enforcing security policies, and leading incident response activities. By setting technical standards and providing pre-sales technical support, you'll help define how our solutions meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Your role extends to managing client proof-of-concept initiatives and ensuring a smooth transition from proposed solutions to delivery. You'll document executive summaries, statements of work, and network diagrams, oversee pricing formats, and validate proposals, making you a key player in bringing security-focused projects to life.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Deep knowledge of security domains: network security, application security, cloud security, DATA protection, identity and access management, cryptography, and secure coding.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Understanding of security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI dSS).
• Hands-on experience with security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, secure coding analysis tools).
• Experience in a large-scale, multinational technology services environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing risks and analysing security issues.
• Strong client engagement skills and technical consulting aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

Closing Date

2025/10/23

Reference Number

MMH

Job Title

Enterprise Architect

Position Type

Permanent

Role Family

Information Technology

Cluster

International

Remote Opportunity

Some of the time

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Bellville

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organizations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilizing new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. Visit us at

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Role Purpose

Provide guidance, road maps, principles, standards and best practices to ensure integrity and consistency across every employed or prospective implementation technology, to address current realities and future opportunities in line with the strategy of the enterprise.

Requirements

• Relevant Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology qualification
• Relevant post graduate degree is desirable
• MBA is desirable
• 8-10 years of relevant experience or exposure of IT solution delivery (essential)
• At least 3 years' relevant experience or exposure as a Solutions Designer, Development Manager or Team Leader
• At least 5 years' relevant experience or exposure in software development
• Exposure to Agile Development environment, system development and implementation of large object orientated solutions (essential)
• Experience in the financial services industry with general knowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologies (essential)
• Relevant Architecture framework training/certification
• TOGAF training
• Full Software Development Life cycle, rolling out complicated processes
• Knowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologies
• Business architectures
• Applications architectures
• Integration architecture and patterns
• Data architectures
• Technical Architectures
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL and COBIT
• business process modelling and design
• Lean and Agile methodology tools
• Knowledge of DevOps philosophy and practices
• Exposure to documentation of solutions using notation and method most appropriate to consuming stakeholders

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Contribute to the ICT strategy in terms of Business, Data/Information, Applications, Technology Infrastructure Integration and Security.
• Responsible for a rigorous description of the enterprise - across systems, programmes and business areas - including its business entities, their properties, and relationships between them and the external environment.
• Oversee and guide the integration of the Architecture Domains. Ensure the architecture of the enterprise is optimised, and all Architecture Domains (Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application architecture, Technology Architecture) integrate (and inter-operate) in a cost effective manner, with minimum effort and maximum benefit to the organisation.
• Provide vision and insight to proactively assist in defining the direction for strategic IT projects.
• Keep up to date with and have a clear understanding of the capabilities and benefits of new/emerging technologies in order to apply same in a business context.
• Recommend and participate in the analysis, evaluation and development of enterprise long-term strategic and operating plans to ensure that Enterprise Architecture objectives are consistent with the organisation's long-term business objectives.
• Lead technical design sessions with the development teams, including the creation of class models, component models, and detailed design specifications to ensure architecture standards are followed.
• Define technical evaluation criteria for product and technology selection and determine technical approaches to ensure all architectural solutions result in a coherent system design leading to desired customer experiences.
• Share best practices, lessons and constantly update the technical system architecture requirements based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and up-coming vendor products and solutions.
• Collaborate with all relevant parties to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance with the industry practices.

CLIENT

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend adjustments.
• Define service practices which builds rewarding relationships, encourages innovation and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Build relationships through providing specialist know-how and leadership to others, expressing positive expectations.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Positively influence and manage change and offer specialist support where required.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of colleagues and staff.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Contribute to the development of area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement and provide input into governance processes, systems and legislation within area of specialisation.
• Escalate unresolved policy and governance compliance issues via appropriate channels for investigation and resolution purposes.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes development and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies

• Communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Influence and persuading
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking

Let's Write Africa's Story Together
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description
IT Strategy and Planning

• Developing and aligning IT Strategies and Programmes to business objectives
• Defining Strategic Runway Themes
• Develop required architecture roadmaps containing target and transition landscapes
• Provide input into investment planning for the relevant landscape
• Aligning architecture roadmaps and runways to business planning and investments
• Define key architecture runway initiatives to be delivered for the intentional architecture
• Participate 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 viewpoints
• Maintain the artifacts in the set enterprise repository aligned to the rest of the architecture
• Manage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each architype
• Manage change impact of the architecture with stakeholders
• Build the architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and tools
• Manage the architecture across business, application, information and data as well as technology
• Participate in the architecture practice development

Technology Research and Assessments

• Review trends with regards to the technology domain and technologies related to business capabilities
• Determine feasibility of these technologies in the organisational landscape
• Innovate with teams to determine more optimal approaches
• Conduct proof-of-concepts where options have been evaluated and considered feasible to explore
• Product 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 implementation
• Ensure that architectures comply with the relevant policies, standards and regulations
• Conduct and participate in architecture reviews
• Integrate with other governance and compliance functions to ensure continuity in managing the investment and risk for the organisation
• Driving principles, practices, guardrails and standards within Centres of Enablement
• Maintain 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 effectively
• Collaborate 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 organisation
• Drive or assist in the determine of the architecture options and selections
• Provide technical specialisation knowledge and experience into the solution design and build implementation
• Update architecture after programme increments (Pis)

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Communicate the up-to-date views for the architecture
• Communicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholders
• Ensure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirements
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders' relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessments
• Drive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs)
• Communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategy
• Participate 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 improvement
• Recruitment 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.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience (required For The Job)

• Matric
• Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering OR relevant diploma / degree
• Experience: Requires a minimum of 5 years in a senior technology role with a proven track record in architecture/design and a minimum of 10-15 years relevant IT experience
• Preferable experience: 10 years architecture experience

Additional Qualifications/Experience (preferred, Not a Requirement)

• TOGAF
• ArchiMate
• Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure)
• Financial Industry Experience

Competencies Required

• Critical thinking/problem solving
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Effective Communication Skills
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge and experience in architecture domains
• Knowledge and experience in architecture methods, frameworks and tools
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Architecture and Design (Business, Application, Information/Data, Technology)
• Agile Knowledge and Experience
• Cloud Knowledge and Experience

Defines and maintains architectural standards for the domain-specific development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure to ensure affordable, cost effective and high-quality deployment and utilisation of same. The incumbent in this role is individually accountable for service delivery through own efforts for periods of up to 1 year.

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

Competencies
Business Insight

Collaborates

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Nimble Learning

Optimizes Work Processes

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

Closing Date
08 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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