131 Software Architecture jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: atns_000504

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2024

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

ATNS

Applications are invited for the position of Head of Enterprise Architecture based at Head Office (Bruma). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Technology and Information Officer. Overview: To provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of an integrated Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) enterprise architecture framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy. To integrate the organisation’s systems, creating and implementing enterprise architecture models and improvements to current functions and processes.

Major Activities

1. Develop and implement an organisation-wide secure enterprise architecture (sEA) in alignment with the organisational and departmental strategy.
2. Lead the creation and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function and support better integration and innovation through the formation and implementation of the sEA strategy and framework.
3. Support strategic and tactical decision-making through the development and implementation of effective sEA processes and methodologies for the provision of required management data and information.
4. Lead the identification and analysis of business drivers to derive business, information, technical, and solution architecture requirements, and analyse industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact on ATNS.
5. Promote the business value of the EA function, its process, and the results of the sEA programme across the organisation.
6. Seek opportunities to highlight how digital business initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise’s economic architecture and metrics.
7. Communicate and drive the adoption of the resource management strategies, principles, and agreed resource plan and sEA strategies.
8. Manage sEA requirements and support business with advice and expertise on architectural principles, models and building blocks.
9. Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of information and generate potential cost savings through EA initiatives.
10. Define, implement and manage the required governance, policies and processes for the effective functioning of sEA in the business.
11. Detail potential competitive threats from digital enterprises that are generally considered outside of the traditional realm of competition.
12. Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, and technology, and to the external environment.
13. Ensure ongoing compliance with all legislative and governance requirements relevant to professional practice in the technology field.
14. Build and maintain sound relations with key internal and external stakeholders through ongoing communication and engagement.
15. Manage finances in accordance with business priorities and within approved financial guidelines and parameters.
16. Ensure optimisation of resources through effective deployment, management and development of skills.
17. Coach and mentor staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

TOGAF Certification or related Enterprise Architecture Certification is required.

Seasoned professional required with eight (8) or more years of experience in any of the following disciplines: information, business, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management and operations in a multitier environment.

Three (3) or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.

Experience building EA technology plans and roadmaps.

Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions.

Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering.

Demonstrate experience with business process and performance modelling, benchmarking and financial analysis.

Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.

Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, services management, infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, governance and related frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, GWEA, Zachman, etc.).

Exposure and understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies and processing environments.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Posting Date: Mar 20, 2025

Company: Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

The Sasol Snr Architect Enterprise Architecture (Manufacturing Technology) forms part of a core team that drives the visioning, architectural design, value definition and transformation planning through leveraging digital and other technologies.

As a Manufacturing Technology Architect, you will be responsible for transforming manufacturing execution systems and platforms that enable plant value streams such as lab operations, process development, process control, industrial IT, manage maintenance & integrity, manage quality, manage production, manage SHE, manage exploration, manage logistics, Retail systems and interfaces into OT environment.

The Manufacturing Technology Architect will work with MES, IIT and OT systems that span across Secunda plant operations, Mining operations, Sasolburg plant operations, ROAS operations, Mozambique plant operations and London operations.

The Manufacturing Technology Architect is also leading and orchestrating the effort of scanning the market for technology driven innovation opportunities and communicating their realistic business value expectations to business and IM leaders. The Manufacturing Technology Architect is a crucial enabler that will drive balance between enabling high velocity and innovation for relatively autonomous Product Teams, while at the same time protecting the integrity and end-to-end strategy of Sasol’s technology landscape.

The Manufacturing Technology Architect drives deep collaboration on the Portfolio level with the Operations Portfolio & Product Delivery team, through regular one-to-one alignment sessions, Architecture Forums, ad-hoc discussions and Solution Architecture Chapter meetings. Together with Senior Solution Architects across the Portfolio & Product Delivery team they ensure the design of pragmatic and clear guardrails across Sasol and find ways to optimise Information Technology costs. Engagement with Product Owners and Portfolio Owners will be key to understand their unfiltered views on the constraints and opportunities of the technology stacks serving each Product. The Manufacturing Technology Architect defines and ensures adherence to Enterprise Architecture standards and leveraging fit-for-purpose technologies.

With regards to subject matter, the Manufacturing Technology Architect is responsible for driving sustainable and long-term value-increasing architectural principles, approaches and patterns, such as building modular but fluently integrated solutions from loosely coupled components backed up by solid data management. The Manufacturing Technology Architect must also ensure the use of effective, common frameworks and guidelines to drive improved and consistent quality in the solutions provided. They adapt the pace of Enterprise Architecture work and collaboration with the pace of the Product Teams, acting as accelerators at innovation enablers rather than bottlenecks.

1. Design and provide guard rails for the implementation of Manufacturing Execution solution based on enterprise business requirements and IT strategies
2. Guide enterprise implementations and global rollouts together with program and project managers
3. Gather, translate and consolidate strategic business requirements
4. Analyse enterprise business drivers to determine corresponding architectural requirements
5. Develop a solution strategy on the evolution of the enterprise manufacturing platforms from current to future state
6. Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements, value cases and roadmaps

University Bachelor's Degree preferably in the following disciplines:

• Engineering: Electrical and Electronic (B.Ing)
• Computer Sciences
• Informatics/Information Technology

• SAP integration projects for industrial organization (SAP PP, MM, SD, WM) modules
• Experience in managing full end to end MES implementation including OT interfaces and environment
• Good understanding of ERP integration and shop floor systems (e.g. OPC) integration
• Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System, Real Time Platforms, Access Control, IIT and Retail), Manufacturing Operations concepts/systems & Plant Automation Controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Good understanding of DevOps methodology
• Deep Knowledge and design experience in Microsoft Azure and OSI Soft Platforms
• Understanding of ISA 95/ISA 88 guidelines
• Strong communication skills with both internal team members and customers
• Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment
• Follow best practices for developing applications and services
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
• Hands-on experience of machine integrator for Shop floor equipment integration with MES
• Experienced with a broad range of Manufacturing solutions e.g. Honeywell systems, Aspentech, Siemens, Aveva, Historians etc.

Experience: 9+ relevant years

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Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

Listing reference: atns_000504

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2024

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

ATNS

Applications are invited for the position of Head of Enterprise Architecture based at Head Office (Bruma). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Technology and Information Officer. Overview: To provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of an integrated Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) enterprise architecture framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy. To integrate the organisation’s systems, creating and implementing enterprise architecture models and improvements to current functions and processes.

Major Activities

1. Develop and implement an organisation-wide secure enterprise architecture (sEA) in alignment with the organisational and departmental strategy.
2. Lead the creation and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function and support better integration and innovation through the formation and implementation of the sEA strategy and framework.
3. Support strategic and tactical decision-making through the development and implementation of effective sEA processes and methodologies for the provision of required management data and information.
4. Lead the identification and analysis of business drivers to derive business, information, technical, and solution architecture requirements, and analyse industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact on ATNS.
5. Promote the business value of the EA function, its process, and the results of the sEA programme across the organisation.
6. Seek opportunities to highlight how digital business initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise’s economic architecture and metrics.
7. Communicate and drive the adoption of the resource management strategies, principles, and agreed resource plan and sEA strategies.
8. Manage sEA requirements and support business with advice and expertise on architectural principles, models and building blocks.
9. Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of information and generate potential cost savings through EA initiatives.
10. Define, implement and manage the required governance, policies and processes for the effective functioning of sEA in the business.
11. Detail potential competitive threats from digital enterprises that are generally considered outside of the traditional realm of competition.
12. Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, and technology, and to the external environment.
13. Ensure ongoing compliance with all legislative and governance requirements relevant to professional practice in the technology field.
14. Build and maintain sound relations with key internal and external stakeholders through ongoing communication and engagement.
15. Manage finances in accordance with business priorities and within approved financial guidelines and parameters.
16. Ensure optimisation of resources through effective deployment, management and development of skills.
17. Coach and mentor staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

TOGAF Certification or related Enterprise Architecture Certification is required.

Seasoned professional required with eight (8) or more years of experience in any of the following disciplines: information, business, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management and operations in a multitier environment.

Three (3) or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.

Experience building EA technology plans and roadmaps.

Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions.

Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering.

Demonstrate experience with business process and performance modelling, benchmarking and financial analysis.

Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.

Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, services management, infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, governance and related frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, GWEA, Zachman, etc.).

Exposure and understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies and processing environments.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various DevOps teams, and manage the design and implementation of bespoke mainframe/ERP systems, digital channels, and other software development, including the Medihelp Enterprise Data Warehouse.

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and methodologies
• Strong understanding of agile development cycle
• Firm grasp of object-oriented programming concepts and principles
• An understanding of database systems
• Knowledge of web services and standards
• Ability to articulate and gain engagement for ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Demonstrable and substantial experience in leading and managing teams of software developers
• Hands-on experience in coding using multiple recognized industry standard languages
• Experience in successfully designing and developing complex and sophisticated software systems deployed in various environments
• Experience in setting up testing frameworks and procedures
• Project management
• Complex systems process analysis, design, and simulation methodologies
• Familiarity with best practice management and governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, King V, ISO, TOGAF, applicable laws, acts, and regulations
• Must possess a valid K53 driving license
• Must possess the following skills:
• Customer centricity and focus
• Facilitating change and change management
• Negotiation and contract management
• Multitasking and project management skills

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please apply today! Alternatively, contact or visit our website. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job title : Consultant : Technical Architecture

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : August 24, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibility Area

• Design, plan, implement, and sustain the Converged Communication infrastructure architecture in order to ensure technical performance, availability and stability.
• Ensure sustainability in service delivery for Converged Communication provisioning technology architecture.
• Coordinate procurement of converged communication services or goods.
• Conduct research and benchmark when designing and implementing technical solutions.
• Facilitate the implementation of new or enhancement technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum : 3 - Year National Diploma / Degree in IT or Engineering related field (Computer Science, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering (L / C). at least NQF level 6 or a verified / certified alternative equivalent @ NQF Level 6CCNP or CCDP Enterprise plus CCIE Written Exam and TOGAF will be an added advantage.
• Experience : 7 - 8 years’ experience in the provision of ICT solutions, within a Large Enterprise, Service Provider or Public Sector environment.

As an experienced .NET developer, you will maintain, extend, and continuously improve our back-end code base. Together with the team lead, you will ensure that our clients (front-end developers and other API clients) have a seamless experience. You will work on/within a microservices platform architecture with challenges such as multi-tenancy, caching, persistence, long-running jobs, messaging, and multi-threading.

If this excites you and you meet the requirements and profile below, we would love to hear from you!

You will work both from home and at our office in Cape Town, alongside a lead developer and a back-end developer. From our NL office, you will be supported by a Product Owner and an Azure deployment engineer.

• Maintain, extend, and refactor our legacy code base.
• Ensure our code base is future-proof by exploring new areas (.NET 6, Nullability, Mediator, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.).
• Work efficiently and deliver results.
• Implement a test-driven approach, validating and testing your code via unit tests.
• Ensure that the C# core code adheres to SOLID principles and refactor legacy code when needed to increase extendability, testability, readability, and reusability.
• Stay updated on the latest development practices and discuss with the team lead on how to keep our code base current and future-proof.
• Collaborate closely with our Azure engineer on topics like routing, caching, messaging, containerization, authentication, etc.

• Proven experience building high-performing microservices in .NET (ASP) or .NET 6 minimal APIs.
• Experience in unit testing code and services.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider, Git, NuGet, Postman, or other backend development tools.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (using Jira, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).
• Excellent knowledge of C# and .NET Core, .NET 5/6.
• Strong analytical thinking and abstraction skills to simplify complex tasks.
• Nice to have: Experience with Azure AD integration and deployment.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering or related field.

• Demonstrates tenacity and a willingness to see tasks through to completion.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and conditions; copes effectively with complexity.
• Passionate about technology with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Self-starter who acts proactively and brings new ideas.
• Honest, ethical, trustworthy, and transparent in communication.

At Lanza, we develop digital solutions supporting businesses in spare parts management and inventory control. You will help shape and develop the look and feel of the Lanza web applications used by renowned companies across various industries such as defense, aerospace, rail, and manufacturing.

We are establishing a new development operation in South Africa to expand our efforts. Lanza seeks skilled candidates ready for a challenge.

As an experienced .NET developer, you will maintain, extend, and continuously improve our back-end code base. Together with the team lead, you will ensure that our clients (front-end developers and other API clients) have a seamless experience. You will work on/within a microservices platform architecture with challenges such as multi-tenancy, caching, persistence, long-running jobs, messaging, and multi-threading.

If this excites you and you meet the requirements and profile below, we would love to hear from you!

You will work both from home and at our office in Cape Town, alongside a lead developer and a back-end developer. From our NL office, you will be supported by a Product Owner and an Azure deployment engineer.

• Maintain, extend, and refactor our legacy code base.
• Ensure our code base is future-proof by exploring new areas (.NET 6, Nullability, Mediator, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.).
• Work efficiently and deliver results.
• Implement a test-driven approach, validating and testing your code via unit tests.
• Ensure that the C# core code adheres to SOLID principles and refactor legacy code when needed to increase extendability, testability, readability, and reusability.
• Stay updated on the latest development practices and discuss with the team lead on how to keep our code base current and future-proof.
• Collaborate closely with our Azure engineer on topics like routing, caching, messaging, containerization, authentication, etc.

• Proven experience building high-performing microservices in .NET (ASP) or .NET 6 minimal APIs.
• Experience in unit testing code and services.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider, Git, NuGet, Postman, or other backend development tools.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (using Jira, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).
• Excellent knowledge of C# and .NET Core, .NET 5/6.
• Strong analytical thinking and abstraction skills to simplify complex tasks.
• Nice to have: Experience with Azure AD integration and deployment.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering or related field.

• Demonstrates tenacity and a willingness to see tasks through to completion.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and conditions; copes effectively with complexity.
• Passionate about technology with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Self-starter who acts proactively and brings new ideas.
• Honest, ethical, trustworthy, and transparent in communication.

At Lanza, we develop digital solutions supporting businesses in spare parts management and inventory control. You will help shape and develop the look and feel of the Lanza web applications used by renowned companies across various industries such as defense, aerospace, rail, and manufacturing.

We are establishing a new development operation in South Africa to expand our efforts. Lanza seeks skilled candidates ready for a challenge.

Our client, based in Somerset West, seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture while also being an effective mentor and leader.

You will play a critical role in guiding their development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology. While they will require innovation, it is also important to honour the history, existing standards and current human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on the back-end of the system.
• Hands-on Development : Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design : Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship & Team Development : Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance : Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development : Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration : Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, UX Designers, Solution Architects, and other Stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation : Stay up-to-date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS .
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures , microservices , and the AWS cloud platform .
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines , and infrastructure as code .
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with containerisation e.g., Docker.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular) .
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

Technical Lead • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Our client, based in Somerset West, seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture while also being an effective mentor and leader.

You will play a critical role in guiding their development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology. While they will require innovation, it is also important to honour the history, existing standards and current human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on the back-end of the system.
• Hands-on Development : Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design : Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship & Team Development : Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance : Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development : Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration : Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, UX Designers, Solution Architects, and other Stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation : Stay up-to-date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS .
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures , microservices , and the AWS cloud platform .
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines , and infrastructure as code .
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with containerisation e.g., Docker.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular) .
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

Technical Lead • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA