Hybrid Lead Systems Architect — Build Scalable, Secure IT

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Modern Klerksdorp office facilities

Dynamic and collaborative work enviro

Company-sponsored events

Work-life balance initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 searches for a Lead Systems Architect in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, guide, and optimize enterprise IT architectures, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance across platforms.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work within a Hybrid setup. You will mentor engineers, set architectural direction, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape future-state systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems design and architecture.
• Proven experience leading the architecture of complex IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid role, based in Klerksdorp, North West.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive system architectures that meet business requirements and technical standards.
• Lead the technical direction for system design, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system integration strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and capabilities.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best practices.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide expert technical support.

Skills

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Job description

Placements24 searches for a Lead Systems Architect in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, guide, and optimize enterprise IT architectures, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance across platforms.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work within a Hybrid setup. You will mentor engineers, set architectural direction, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape future-state systems.