Domain Architect - HR and Corporate Services

Weir Minerals; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Domain Architect to lead the HR and Corporate Support Services transformation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementations and a strong understanding of HR processes. This role is critical in ensuring alignment with enterprise value streams and driving innovative solutions. Strong communication and an agile mindset are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing and optimising HR processes in global organisations.
• Experienced with payroll and time management systems.
• Proficient in agile methodologies and portfolio management tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR and Corporate Support Services transformation.
• Own HR and Corporate Support Service capabilities.
• Lead the design and implementation of solutions.

Skills

HR and Corporate Services Process Expertise

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Cross-domain collaboration

Education

Experience in SAP S/4HANA

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

BPM methodologies

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Domain Architect - HR and Corporate Services Weir Minerals•Johannesburg, ZA

Job Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline : January 30, 2026

Purpose of Role:

• Weir’s global SAP S/4HANA transformation is a once‑in‑a‑generation programme establishing the core business platforms that will power the company for the next decade, seamlessly integrating SAP, Workday, and other enterprise systems.
• As a senior leader in this journey, the Product Domain Architect brings deep expertise across Human Resources and Corporate Support Services, shaping world‑class capabilities spanning HR, HSE, GRC, Facilities, Sustainability, Legal, and Compliance.
• Partnering closely with the Product Domain Lead, this role drives the scoping and delivery of key initiatives across these domains, ensuring solutions are architected end‑to‑end and fully aligned with enterprise value streams.
• The PDA maintains strong alignment with Enterprise Architecture, ensuring cross‑domain coherence and stepping into full domain leadership when required. Designed for a high‑calibre transformation expert, this role accelerates Weir’s HR and Corporate Support maturity across people, process, and technology—directly enabling strategic outcomes and programme success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership: Drive HR and Corporate Support Services transformation by partnering with‑and deputising for‑the Product Domain Lead, leveraging SAP Fit‑to‑Standard and Clean Core principles to maximise value across all HR, HSE, GRC, Facilities, Sustainability, Legal, and Compliance capabilities.
• End‑to‑End Capability & Value Stream Ownership: Own and govern the HR and Corporate Support Service capabilities and their Enterprise Value Streams (e.g., Hire to Retire; Awareness to Prevention; Data to Insight), ensuring cross‑domain alignment and value‑driven delivery through close collaboration with other Domain Architects.
• Architecture, Solution Design & Governance: Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of HR and Corporate Support Service solutions, translating business requirements into scalable architecture; govern the domain roadmap, architectural artefacts, standards, risks, and decisions while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture.
• Cross‑Domain Collaboration, Data, Integration & Innovation: Work across architecture teams to ensure coherence, guide solution architects, shape data and integration patterns, uphold strong data governance, and drive continuous improvement through modern cloud approaches, emerging technologies, and domain‑specific innovation.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• HR & Corporate Services Process, Systems & Domain Expertise: Brings deep expertise in designing and optimising end‑to‑end HR and Corporate Support Service processes - including Human Resource Management, GRC & Audit, Health & Safety, Facilities, Sustainability, and Legal & Compliance - across complex global organisations, with strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Workday, Corporate Platforms & BPM Capability: Experienced with Workday, ServiceNow, Payroll and Time Management systems, with solid working knowledge of BPM methodologies and process optimisation tooling such as Celonis or Signavio.
• Agile Delivery, Portfolio Management & Cross‑Functional Engagement: Proficient in Agile methodologies and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Atlassian suite), with the ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate across domains while tailoring approach to diverse senior stakeholders.
• Leadership Mindset, Strategic Thinking & Adaptability: Demonstrates an enterprise‑wide, strategic mindset with strong facilitation and communication skills, comfortable leading complex and ambiguous change while constructively challenging and guiding teams toward transformative outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a Domain Architect within a large‑scale SAP S/4HANA implementation, architecting value‑driven, enterprise‑aligned solutions across complex business domains.