Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

E-Merge IT Recruitment; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 1,530,000 - 1,870,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment seeks an enterprise/solutions architect to shape architecture for enterprise-wide performance. You will translate strategic technology goals into practical design and lead cross-functional teams across cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in infrastructure or cloud architecture, strong governance, and experience in data security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with 7+ years in architecture.
• Experience in cloud migrations and governance.
• Industry experience in mining preferred.
• Strong data security and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic technology vision into practical architecture for enterprise systems.
• Lead cloud migrations and modernization initiatives across business units.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and system integrators to align with architecture goals.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud architecture

Digital transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud migrations

Infrastructure modernization

Automation

Vendor management

Data security

Data governance

Data privacy

Hybrid architectures

API management

Middleware

System integrations

DevOps / CI-CD

Microservices

Data lakes / warehouses

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps tooling

Data analytics tools

Job description

Are you ready to move beyond individual technology solutions and shape the architecture that drives enterprise-wide performance? Join a company at the forefront of the platinum group metals industry, combining world-class mining and processing operations with a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth

This role calls for someone who can see beyond individual systems, navigate complexity, and translate a strategic technology vision into practical, future-ready architecture.

Think big. Architect smarter. Lead the future. If you are ready to influence infrastructure strategy and drive meaningful technological change, we want to hear from you.

Your architectural edge:

• Relevant degree7+ Years of experience in infrastructure architecture, cloud architecture, or digital transformation
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in cloud migrations
• Proven experience in infrastructure rationalization, modernization, and automation in a large enterprise
• Hands-on experience managing technology vendors, contracts, and system integrators
• Experience working with regulatory and compliance requirements for data security and privacy, business continuity and disaster recovery
• Mining industry experience preferred, with a strong understanding of operational and business applications
• Deep understanding of data governance, data privacy, and security best practices
• Expertise in cloud computing, virtualisation, and hybrid application architectures
• Strong background in API management, middleware platforms, and system integrations
• Experience in enterprise-wide infrastructure modernization and automationKnowledge of data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time analytics frameworks
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture

Reference number for this position is MAT61401, which is a permanent position based in Rosebank offering a cost-to-company salary of up to R1.7m per annum depending on experience and ability.