Dayforce Solution Architect

Embelo; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Dayforce Solutions Architect. The role involves supporting HR solution design and ensuring integration standards. Applicants should have 3–5 years in HCM consulting, with strong technical skills in Dayforce or similar platforms. This position offers a hybrid work model and is a stepping stone to senior architecture roles.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in HCM consulting or system implementation.
• Experience with Dayforce or similar enterprise HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Support solution design across HR and payroll.
• Develop technical documentation and integration designs.

Skills

HCM system expertise (Dayforce or similar)

Requirements analysis

Documentation and technical artifacts

Communication and collaboration

Proactive learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Kronos

UKG

Job description

Embelo City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Dayforce Solutions Architect

Embelo City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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At Embelo, we’re dedicated to helping founders of consulting businesses start and scale efficiently. Backed by our UK-based investors and clients, we deliver exceptional client services to a growing group of UK businesses — combining technical expertise, South African spirit, and the latest in AI-powered services.

About the Role:

We are working with ModusForce, a UK consultancy that uses Dayforce to transform HR and payroll, combining expert consultants with innovative technology. As they enter an exciting phase of growth and build their Cape Town capability, we are now hiring an experienced Dayforce Solution Architect to support the design and assurance of high-quality HCM solutions, working closely with our Senior Solution Architect. This role is ideal for someone with strong consulting and technical experience in HCM (ideally Dayforce or a comparable platform such as Kronos or UKG) who is ready to step into architecture responsibilities.

You will play a key role in solution design, integration, and technical assurance activities across HR, payroll, and workforce management. As part of a growing team in a dynamic, scale-up environment, you’ll need to be adaptable, hands-on, and excited to build solutions and processes.

Location: Cape Town South Africa – Hybrid 3 days in the office. If applying from outside of Cape Town because you want to relocate, please highlight this at the top of your CV along with Dayforce experience and when you can move by.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Senior Solution Architect in developing end-to-end solution designs across HR, payroll, and workforce management.
• Produce technical documentation, design artefacts, and configuration standards.
• Assist with integration design and data mapping between Dayforce and client/third-party systems.
• Contribute to design workshops, capturing requirements and shaping solution options.
• Ensure alignment with defined design standards, governance, and assurance frameworks.
• Support responses to RFPs, proposals, and change requests with input on technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with consultants to resolve technical design queries during delivery.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

This role provides a unique opportunity for a proactive and driven individual. We are looking for applicants who have:

• Solid grounding in HCM system Dayforce or similar enterprise HCM systems, with exposure to configuration, integrations, or data models.
• Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into solution components.
• Strong attention to detail in producing documentation and technical artefacts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to engage confidently with internal teams and clients.
• A proactive learning mindset and ambition to progress towards senior architecture roles.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical/analytical field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience: 3–5 years in HCM consulting, system implementation, and solution design. Dayforce experience preferred, but exposure to other enterprise HCM platforms (Kronos, UKG etc.) is also relevant.
• Certifications: HCM platform or enterprise architecture certifications (e.g., Dayforce, UKG, Kronos) are a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

At Embelo, you’ll work directly with UK founders and senior leaders, gaining exposure to international consulting operations while being part of a supportive, close-knit South African team that values initiative, growth, and quality delivery.

This role is designed as a career accelerator — a stepping stone toward becoming a Senior Solutions Architect. You will receive structured mentoring from our Senior Solutions Architect, gaining hands-on experience in solution design, technical assurance, and client advisory work. Over time, you’ll take ownership of smaller solution streams and contribute more strategically to project design and governance.

You’ll also have the chance to shape processes, build solutions at scale, and develop your leadership trajectory while contributing to a business committed to developing talent and growing sustainably.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services

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