Hybrid Senior Enterprise Architect - IT Strategy Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work model

Tembisa office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the technology strategy, architecture governance, and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise systems. Based in Gauteng with hybrid work options, this role demands 10+ years in IT strategy and architecture, deep TOGAF knowledge, and a track record of digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams, translate business needs into roadmaps, and drive architectural excellence across platforms and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and solution design.
• Strong knowledge of TOGAF and other architectural frameworks; cloud, microservices, APIs, and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Define and document architectural principles, standards, and patterns.
• Oversee design and integration of enterprise-level systems, apps, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize initiatives.
• Lead evaluation and selection of technology solutions and vendors.
• Establish and enforce architectural governance processes.
• Identify opportunities for digital transformation and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership to architecture and development teams.
• Manage architectural risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cloud platforms

Microservices

API strategies

Data architecture

Enterprise architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the technology strategy, architecture governance, and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise systems. Based in Gauteng with hybrid work options, this role demands 10+ years in IT strategy and architecture, deep TOGAF knowledge, and a track record of digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams, translate business needs into roadmaps, and drive architectural excellence across platforms and