DIRECTOR – ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT

Department of e-Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,186,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of e-Government in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Enterprise Architecture leader to establish and govern architectural principles, policies and standards across ICT; you will drive the enterprise architecture roadmap and ensure alignment with Gauteng’s long-term strategies.

You will oversee system integration, policy implementation, and risk management while mentoring staff and ensuring governance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• IT/CS/IS qualifications at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• Foundational certification in ITIL V3.
• TOGAF 9 certification.
• COBIT 4 certification.
• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Enterprise Architecture environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce architectural principles, policies, and guidelines.
• Oversee integration of systems, applications and data across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain Technology Architecture Standards and enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Oversee implementation of government policy frameworks in GPG.
• Develop ICT/Digital strategies aligned with long-term vision and goals.
• Identify risks in architectural solutions and develop mitigations.
• Manage business processes, workflows and governance to minimise audit findings.
• Provide staff coaching, mentoring and performance evaluation.
• Manage directorate budget and expenditure and enforce policies.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

Education

NQF level 7 IT/CS/IS

TOGAF 9 certification

ITIL V3 Foundation

COBIT 4

Job description

• Package : R1 317 384 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Themba Psungo, Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA. Fully certified on TOGAF 9. Foundational certification in ITIL V3. COBIT 4. 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Enterprise Architecture environment.

Duties :

• Establish and enforce architectural principles, policies, and guidelines. Oversee the integration of systems, applications, and data across the organisation. Develop and maintain Technology Architecture Standards and conduct regular reviews. Develop and maintain enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategies. Oversee the implementation of National Government Policy (GWEA Framework, CGICT Policy Framework and FOSS Policy) in GPG. Establish ICT/Digital strategies and plans that supports the organisation long term vision and operational goals. Identify potential risks in architectural solutions and develop mitigation strategies. Manage the streamline business processes, functions, procedures and workflows and apply a consistent implementation approach. Consolidate the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) ICT Requirements. Enforce adherence to the Information Communication Technology Shared Services (ICTSS) Unified Pro. Develop and maintain enterprise architecture reference models and architecture principles to guide changes to processes or systems. Oversee the evaluation and selection of enterprise information, system and technology standards. Implements systems and controls to measure performance and manage risk. Manages the execution of business process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints. Collaborate with stakeholders in the development of new processes and systems and verifies feasibility. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, business units and stakeholders. Manage the governance processes are followed to minimise audit findings. Comply to audit process. Collaborate with the respective audit team that may be undertaking an audits. Timeous submit of information requested by auditors. Manage timeous closure of audit findings if any. Manage the governance processes are followed to minimise audit findings. Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Evaluate the performance of the business unit on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Manage the directorate budget and expenditure. Enforce adherence to organizational policies.

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA?

Do you have 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Enterprise Architecture environment?

Are you fully certified on TOGAF 9, have foundational certification in ITIL V3 and COBIT 4?