Data Architect

IQ Business Group; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IQ Business Group is seeking a Data Architect in Johannesburg to define and maintain fit-for-purpose data architecture across priority systems. You will deliver governed, reusable data outcomes with traceability and governance controls to support current delivery and target modern data architecture.

The role focuses on discovery, modelling (conceptual to physical), data flows, data ownership and governance, aligning with enterprise standards and security requirements.

Formación

• Degree or diploma in information systems, computer science, data management or a related discipline.
• Experience with data architecture, modelling in a complex enterprise.
• Familiarity with SAP PowerDesigner and ARIS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, quality and security obligations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead data architecture discovery for assigned systems or domains; define scope, dependencies and decisions.
• Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models aligned to enterprise standards.
• Design and review data flows, source-to-target mappings, lineage and data ownership; ensure governance.
• Define architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, data layers, metadata and sharing; ensure security/privacy alignment.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and document decisions, risks and actions.

Conocimientos

Enterprise data architecture

Data modelling

Data governance

Communication to governance bodies

Educación

Degree or diploma in information systems, computer science, data management or related discipline

Herramientas

SAP PowerDesigner

ARIS

Descripción del empleo

# Data ArchitectEnterprise Modernisation and Acceleration South AfricaJohannesburg, GautengContractApply NowView All JobsPosted - Closing Date **30 NOVEMBER 2026**## Job DescriptionDefine and maintain fit-for-purpose data architecture for priority organisational systems and initiatives. Ensure business data concepts, models, flows, mappings and governance controls form a coherent, traceable design that supports current delivery and the target modern data architecture. Primary focus with be to Deliver governed, reusable and decision-ready data outcomes for priority systems and initiatives. **Key accountabilities** * Lead data architecture discovery for assigned systems, projects or domains; establish scope, assumptions, dependencies, constraints and decision points.* Develop and govern conceptual, logical and physical data models at the level required by the initiative; align entities, definitions, keys, relationships and domains with enterprise standards.* Design and review data flows and source-to-target mappings, including source, transformation, target, ownership, frequency, quality controls and lineage.* Identify authoritative sources, master and reference data, critical data elements, data ownership and stewardship needs in collaboration with business and governance stakeholders.* Define architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, data layers, metadata, lineage, quality, access and data sharing; align designs to the federated platform direction and relevant security/privacy requirements.* Maintain traceability between business requirements, data definitions, models, mappings, platform components and implementation decisions.* Facilitate architecture reviews and approval packs; record decisions, exceptions, risks and remediation actions.* Provide architectural guidance to engineers, modellers, analysts and process roles; review implementation designs and resolve cross-system data issues.**Core outputs** * Approved or review-ready CDM/LDM/PDM artefacts and modelling conventions.* Data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, source-to-target mappings, master/reference data definitions and CRUD matrices as applicable.* Data architecture views for domains, authoritative sources, integration, ingestion, processing, data layers, metadata, lineage and sharing.* Architecture decision records, standards/patterns, review comments, risks, dependencies and sign-off evidence.* Traceability and cross-tool references, including ARIS and SAP PowerDesigner identifiers where those tools are used.**Recommended qualifications and experience** * Degree or diploma in information systems, computer science, data management or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be accepted.* TOGAF Certification is advantageus.* Substantial experience in data architecture, data modelling or solution architecture in a complex enterprise environment.* Experience with conceptual, logical and physical modelling and enterprise data artefacts; familiarity with SAP PowerDesigner and ARIS is advantageous.* Experience with modern data platforms, integration patterns, metadata/catalogue, lineage, data quality and data governance.* Working understanding of information security, privacy, access control and regulatory obligations relevant to enterprise data.**Knowledge and capabilities** * Enterprise and solution data architecture; domain modelling; relational and analytical data design.* Data integration, ETL/ELT, APIs, batch and CDC concepts; data layer and lakehouse patterns.* Data governance, ownership, stewardship, classification, quality, lineage and master/reference data.* Architecture facilitation, visual communication, standards interpretation and decision documentation.* Clear written communication and ability to explain technical trade-offs to business and governance audiences.* Capable of compiling and presenting data architecture artefacts to the organisation’s Enterprise Architecture Board for approval.**Key working relationships** * Enterprise Architecture and relevant approval boards; Data Governance and Data Management stakeholders.* Business system owners, data owners, SMEs and data stewards.* Data Engineers, Data Modellers, Data Business Analysts and Data Process Engineers.* Project Office, BPM, information security, platform/cloud and integration teams.**Indicative performance measures** * Architecture deliverables are complete, internally consistent, traceable and accepted at agreed review gates.* Models, mappings and data flows meet agreed standards and adequately reflect validated source/target realities.* Architecture risks, dependencies and decisions are raised promptly and have clear owners and actions.* Designs support agreed quality, security, privacy, lineage and interoperability requirements.* Stakeholders can use approved artefacts to guide build, governance and future change. ***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*