Business Architect - Contract

IQbusiness; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking Business Architects for contract opportunities within the financial services sector. Responsibilities include translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, developing capability maps, and risk management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The firm is committed to diversity and transformation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant business experience.
• 5-10 years at specialist level preferred.
• Strong understanding of business architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities.
• Develop and maintain business capability maps and stakeholder maps.
• Lead forums to ensure alignment with platform principles.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Capability

Communication & Influence

Framework Proficiency

Tooling Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or IT

Honours Degree in a related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking Business Architects for contract opportunities within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable business capabilities and architecture blueprints.
• Capability Mapping: Develop and maintain strategic business capability maps, value streams, and stakeholder maps.
• Governance & Review Forums: Lead or contribute to forums like the Business Architecture Review Forum to ensure alignment with platform principles and strategy.
• BDLC Integration: Embed business architecture within the Business Development Lifecycle (BDLC), influencing solution design and capability reuse.
• Requirements Definition: Define high-level business requirements, target-state models, and implementation plans.
• Risk & Change Management: Participate in ongoing risk assessments, change control, and post-implementation reviews.
• Training & Enablement: Support internal capability building through structured training programs and academies.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret and contextualize strategy for operational needs.
• Analytical Capability: Strong skills in process analysis, capability gap identification, and transformation planning.
• Communication & Influence: Skilled in stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Framework Proficiency: Familiarity with TOGAF, ArchiMate, BIAN, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Tooling Knowledge: Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and business architecture tooling options.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or IT.
• Preferred Qualification: Honours Degree in a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years relevant business experience, ideally 5-10 years at specialist level.

Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.