Chief Enterprise Security Architect & Projects Lead

Apex Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking a Head of Enterprise Security Architecture & Projects to lead its security architecture function and project delivery. This senior role sets architectural direction, governs secure design, and ensures security-led initiatives are delivered across the organization, aligned with business priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership to Security Architects and project teams, translate strategy into reference architectures, and partner with Technology, Engineering, Cloud, Data,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or senior technology roles within complex environments.
• 8+ years in senior management positions within security architecture, technical leadership, or cyber & security program delivery roles.
• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-wide security architectures across multiple domains.
• Strong understanding of security architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust).

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise security architecture strategy aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead and manage all Security Architects across application, cloud, infrastructure, data, and emerging technology domains.
• Oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring alignment between architecture intent and execution.
• Establish and maintain security architecture governance processes, including design reviews and risk-based decision-making.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Enterprise architecture

Security leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Project delivery leadership

Team coordination

Education

Formal qualification in information security / computer science / engineering

SABSA or TOGAF

CISSP or CCSP certification strongly preferred

Cloud architecture or security certifications desirable

Programme or project delivery qualifications beneficial

Job description

Apex is seeking a Head of Enterprise Security Architecture & Projects to lead its security architecture function and project delivery. This senior role sets architectural direction, governs secure design, and ensures security-led initiatives are delivered across the organization, aligned with business priorities.

You will provide strategic leadership to Security Architects and project teams, translate strategy into reference architectures, and partner with Technology, Engineering, Cloud, Data,