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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.

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

The Principal Systems Design / Architecture Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for providing expertise in defining the architecture for large systems.

This role conducts system design activities to ensure that architectural solutions meet technical and functional requirements.

The Principal Systems Design / Architecture Engineer performs architectural analysis, evaluation, and design of systems that support and seeks to solve complex business and technical problems.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise on system design activities and advises on the review of application, software, and system components across a variety of technology stacks.
• Ensures that architectural solutions meet technical and functional requirements.
• Works cross functionally to review existing system architecture and recommends improvements.
• Leads the investigation and scoping of change requests to determine the scale of work to be done and estimate the timeframe and input required.
• Determines system loads and volumes as input into infrastructure requirements.
• Ensures that proposed and existing systems architectures are aligned with the company’s goals and strategies.
• Enables the design and development of new systems and solutions.
• Ensures that new systems and solutions conform to current system architecture and/or align to strategic system architectural direction.
• Leads architectural analysis, evaluation, and design of systems that support and seek to solve complex business and technical problems.
• Enables and ensures that system architecture is delivered in the form of robust and scalable solutions to business problems and needs.
• Identifies, evaluates, and assesses risks in order to mitigate them and eliminates any factor that may interfere or hinder the delivery of the architectural solution and dependent functional requirements.
• Advises on specifications for solutions functional and technical requirements, and implementation phases required in order to deliver on and solve complex business problems.
• Implements architectural governance, standards, metrics for measuring, monitoring and improving architecture.
• Proactively identifies potential problems that could be remediated by more effective architectural solutions.
• Performs any other related task as required.
  
  

Knowledge, and Attributes:

• Excellent business acumen with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively deal with stakeholders in challenging situations.
• Ability to navigate through complexity and ambiguity.
• Extended knowledge of system architecture, design, and delivery.
• Extended understanding of regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Extended knowledge of the system design lifecycle models.
• Extended ability to design systems compatible with cloud computing architectures and selection of components.
• Extended ability to design and select system components.
• Excellent planning and decision-making skills.
• Excellent ability to use a variety of design tools.
• Extended understanding of software development practices, including Agile and CI/CD.
• Extended expertise in containerization technologies, such as Docker/Kubernetes.
• Extended expertise in data security and privacy best practices.
• Extended knowledge of clean code concepts, design patterns, test driven (TDD) and behavioral driven development (BDD).
  
  

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Recommended certifications such as Cloud (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect); TOGAF preferred.
  
  

Key Skills:

Strategic & Architectural Skills

• Integration Architecture Design: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable integration solutions.
• Enterprise Integration Patterns: Deep understanding of messaging, orchestration, choreography, and data transformation.
• Solution Architecture: Ability to align integration solutions with business goals and enterprise architecture.
  
  

Azure Platform Expertise

• Azure Logic Apps: Designing workflows for business process automation.
• Azure API Management: Architecting secure and scalable API gateways.
• Azure Service Bus & Event Grid: Implementing asynchronous messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Azure Functions: Leveraging serverless computing for lightweight integrations.
• Azure Data Factory: Designing data pipelines for ETL and data movement.
  
  

Security & Governance

• Identity & Access Management: Using Azure AD, OAuth2, and RBAC for secure integrations.
• Compliance & Data Protection: Ensuring solutions meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
• Governance Models: Defining policies for API usage, data flow, and integration lifecycle.
  
  

DevOps & Automation

• CI/CD Pipelines: Architecting automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Monitoring & Observability: Designing logging and alerting strategies using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
  
  

Technical Breadth

• Hybrid Integration: Connecting on-premises systems (e.g., BizTalk, SAP) with cloud services.
• Data Formats & Protocols: Proficiency in JSON, XML, XSLT, REST, SOAP, and GraphQL.
• Integration Tools: Familiarity with BizTalk Server, MuleSoft, or other middleware platforms.
  
  

Certifications (Highly Recommended)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (optional but valuable)
  
  

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating effectively with business and technical teams.
• Leadership: Guiding development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Documentation & Standards: Defining integration standards and maintaining architectural artifacts.
  
  

Required experience:

• Extended demonstrated experience in similar IT roles, with a focus on system design / architecture engineering.
• Extended demonstrated working experience in a large-scale organization.
• Extended demonstrated experience, judgment and drive to plan, make decisions and accomplish individual and team goals.
• Extended demonstrated experience with software development lifecycles.
• Extended demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Extended demonstrated systems and/or software development experience is essential.
• Extended proficiency in cloud-based architectures, preferably in popular cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Extended proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems.
• Extended proficiency in software design and architecture, ideally with experience dealing with large datasets.
  
  

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.

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**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**
The Principal Systems Design / Architecture Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for providing expertise in defining the architecture for large systems.
This role conducts system design activities to ensure that architectural solutions meet technical and functional requirements.
The Principal Systems Design / Architecture Engineer performs architectural analysis, evaluation, and design of systems that support and seeks to solve complex business and technical problems.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Provides technical expertise on system design activities and advises on the review of application, software, and system components across a variety of technology stacks.
+ Ensures that architectural solutions meet technical and functional requirements.
+ Works cross functionally to review existing system architecture and recommends improvements.
+ Leads the investigation and scoping of change requests to determine the scale of work to be done and estimate the timeframe and input required.
+ Determines system loads and volumes as input into infrastructure requirements.
+ Ensures that proposed and existing systems architectures are aligned with the company's goals and strategies.
+ Enables the design and development of new systems and solutions.
+ Ensures that new systems and solutions conform to current system architecture and/or align to strategic system architectural direction.
+ Leads architectural analysis, evaluation, and design of systems that support and seek to solve complex business and technical problems.
+ Enables and ensures that system architecture is delivered in the form of robust and scalable solutions to business problems and needs.
+ Identifies, evaluates, and assesses risks in order to mitigate them and eliminates any factor that may interfere or hinder the delivery of the architectural solution and dependent functional requirements.
+ Advises on specifications for solutions functional and technical requirements, and implementation phases required in order to deliver on and solve complex business problems.
+ Implements architectural governance, standards, metrics for measuring, monitoring and improving architecture.
+ Proactively identifies potential problems that could be remediated by more effective architectural solutions.
+ Performs any other related task as required.
**Knowledge, and Attributes:**
+ Excellent business acumen with excellent communication and organizational skills.
+ Ability to effectively deal with stakeholders in challenging situations.
+ Ability to navigate through complexity and ambiguity.
+ Extended knowledge of system architecture, design, and delivery.
+ Extended understanding of regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
+ Extended knowledge of the system design lifecycle models.
+ Extended ability to design systems compatible with cloud computing architectures and selection of components.
+ Extended ability to design and select system components.
+ Excellent planning and decision-making skills.
+ Excellent ability to use a variety of design tools.
+ Extended understanding of software development practices, including Agile and CI/CD.
+ Extended expertise in containerization technologies, such as Docker/Kubernetes.
+ Extended expertise in data security and privacy best practices.
+ Extended knowledge of clean code concepts, design patterns, test driven (TDD) and behavioral driven development (BDD).
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
+ Recommended certifications such as Cloud (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect); TOGAF preferred.
**Key Skills:**
**Strategic & Architectural Skills**
+ Integration Architecture Design: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable integration solutions.
+ Enterprise Integration Patterns: Deep understanding of messaging, orchestration, choreography, and data transformation.
+ Solution Architecture: Ability to align integration solutions with business goals and enterprise architecture.
**Azure Platform Expertise**
+ Azure Logic Apps: Designing workflows for business process automation.
+ Azure API Management: Architecting secure and scalable API gateways.
+ Azure Service Bus & Event Grid: Implementing asynchronous messaging and event-driven architectures.
+ Azure Functions: Leveraging serverless computing for lightweight integrations.
+ Azure Data Factory: Designing data pipelines for ETL and data movement.
**Security & Governance**
+ Identity & Access Management: Using Azure AD, OAuth2, and RBAC for secure integrations.
+ Compliance & Data Protection: Ensuring solutions meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
+ Governance Models: Defining policies for API usage, data flow, and integration lifecycle.
**DevOps & Automation**
+ CI/CD Pipelines: Architecting automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
+ Monitoring & Observability: Designing logging and alerting strategies using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
**Technical Breadth**
+ Hybrid Integration: Connecting on-premises systems (e.g., BizTalk, SAP) with cloud services.
+ Data Formats & Protocols: Proficiency in JSON, XML, XSLT, REST, SOAP, and GraphQL.
+ Integration Tools: Familiarity with BizTalk Server, MuleSoft, or other middleware platforms.
**Certifications (Highly Recommended)**
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
+ TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (optional but valuable)
**Soft Skills**
+ Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating effectively with business and technical teams.
+ Leadership: Guiding development teams and mentoring junior engineers.
+ Documentation & Standards: Defining integration standards and maintaining architectural artifacts.
**Required experience:**
+ Extended demonstrated experience in similar IT roles, with a focus on system design / architecture engineering.
+ Extended demonstrated working experience in a large-scale organization.
+ Extended demonstrated experience, judgment and drive to plan, make decisions and accomplish individual and team goals.
+ Extended demonstrated experience with software development lifecycles.
+ Extended demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
+ Extended demonstrated systems and/or software development experience is essential.
+ Extended proficiency in cloud-based architectures, preferably in popular cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
+ Extended proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems.
+ Extended proficiency in software design and architecture, ideally with experience dealing with large datasets.
**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.

Head of Enterprise Architecture - Re-advertisement

Listing reference: atns_000504

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2024

Position summary

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

ATNS

Introduction

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.

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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.

Purpose of Job

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.

Key Accountabilities

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

Formal Education

University Bachelor's Degree preferably in the following disciplines:

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

Experience

• 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.

Working Experience

Experience: 9+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

TC_Workflow Management, BC_Communicates Effectively, BC_Courage, TC_Policies and Procedures, BC_Manages Complexity, TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, BC_Tech Savvy, TC_Distribution Performance Metrics

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.

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Head of Enterprise Architecture - Re-advertisement

Listing reference: atns_000504

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2024

Position summary

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

ATNS

Introduction

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.

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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. Purpose of Job 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. Key Accountabilities 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. Design and provide guard rails for the implementation of Manufacturing Execution solution based on enterprise business requirements and IT strategies Guide enterprise implementations and global rollouts together with program and project managers Gather, translate and consolidate strategic business requirements Analyse enterprise business drivers to determine corresponding architectural requirements Develop a solution strategy on the evolution of the enterprise manufacturing platforms from current to future state Ability to translate business needs into architecture requirements, value cases and roadmaps Formal Education University Bachelor's Degree preferably in the following disciplines: Engineering: Electrical and Electronic (B. Ing) Computer Sciences Informatics/Information Technology Experience 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 Dev Ops 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. Working Experience Experience: 9+ relevant years Required Personal and Professional Skills TC_Workflow Management, BC_Communicates Effectively, BC_Courage, TC_Policies and Procedures, BC_Manages Complexity, TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions, BC_Tech Savvy, TC_Distribution Performance Metrics 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

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.

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Job Title: Enterprise Architect Oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various Dev Ops 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Enterprise Architect Oversee the overall Enterprise Architecture, manage and coordinate various Dev Ops 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr