Enterprise Solutions Architect - Paarl

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. This on-site role focuses on shaping the technical direction of enterprise-wide solutions, designing robust, scalable systems for operations and client management, and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years in IT architecture, TOGAF familiarity, and hands-on experience with AWS/Azure, SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and ERP/CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in IT architecture or systems integration.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Solutions Architect.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with cloud platforms, databases, APIs, and ERP/CRM systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• On-site in Paarl, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee integrated enterprise-level solutions.
• Develop architecture documentation and standards.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Ensure scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Manage lifecycle of enterprise applications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Lead architectural reviews and governance processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Facilitate integration across platforms.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

SQL

NoSQL

APIs

ERP/CRM

Job description

Our client, a well-established and respected organization in the agricultural technology sector, seeks a highly skilled Enterprise Solutions Architect to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. This role is crucial for shaping and driving the technical direction of the company's enterprise-wide solutions. You will be responsible for designing robust, scalable, and integrated systems that support diverse business functions, from operations to client management. As an on-site position in our Paarl offices, you will have direct engagement with key stakeholders and project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaborative problem-solving. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture principles and a proven ability to deliver complex technology solutions. Your expertise will be vital in modernizing our systems and ensuring they align with our long-term business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital industry and make a tangible impact on organizational efficiency and growth. Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of integrated enterprise-level solutions.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture documentation, including blueprints and standards.
• Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to development and implementation teams.
• Manage the lifecycle of enterprise applications and systems.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Facilitate architectural review meetings and decision-making processes.
• Ensure adherence to architectural governance and best practices.
• Support system integration efforts across various platforms.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, or systems integration.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Solutions Architect, designing and delivering complex business solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and methodologies.
• Proficiency in designing solutions involving various technologies such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), databases (SQL, NoSQL), APIs, and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management and software development lifecycles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment on-site in Paarl.
• Experience in the agricultural technology or related sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning, and opportunities for professional development. Working