IT Lead - Core Systems Portfolio

Medi Clinic; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is looking for an IT Lead to serve as the strategic technical coordinator and enterprise architect for significant EHR and Core Systems Replacement programmes. The ideal candidate will ensure architectural alignment and manage system integration across data and cloud environments. They are expected to provide governance for secure and efficient system delivery in compliance with various regulations, with a focus on improving operational effectiveness throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise IT architecture and coordination roles.
• Hands-on experience with EHR platforms and SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong background in data governance, master data management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic technical coordinator for the EHR and Core Systems Replacement programmes.
• Ensure architectural alignment and cross-functional coordination.
• Support cloud-first strategy to adopt cloud technologies.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, ADM)

SAP S/4HANA architecture & integration

Integration platforms (PI/PO, MuleSoft, Boomi)

Data governance & MDM

Cybersecurity architecture & compliance

Project governance & stage-gate planning

Vendor & Contract Management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic business acumen

Stakeholder engagement & communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

SAP Architecture / Integration Certification

Post-degree qualification in IT, Digital Health, Engineering, or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 10/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 65718
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Main Purpose of Job

The IT Lead acts as the strategic technical coordinator and enterprise architect for the CommonMS EHR and Core Systems Replacement programmes. The role ensures architectural alignment, seamless technical integration, and cross-functional coordination across data, cloud, security, applications, and infrastructure. While not directly responsible for delivery execution, the IT Lead provides the strategic architectural direction and governance needed to enable cohesive, secure, and effective system delivery across the organisation.

Key Responsibility Areas

Enterprise Architecture & System Integration Governance

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture across CommonMS EHR and SAP S/4HANA platforms aligned with the business.
• Ensure architectural consistency and interoperability across clinical, financial, and operational systems.

Data Governance, Master Data & Migration Oversight

• Coordination of master data harmonization and governance across legacy and new platforms.
• Support data migration planning and validation frameworks in collaboration with data engineering teams.
• Ensure data governance and compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and internal audit protocols.

Cloud Strategy, Security & Compliance Integration

• Facilitate alignment between infrastructure, data, security, and application teams to support system integration.
• Support cloud first strategy to champion, guide, and govern the adoption of cloud technologies across all initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, security, and operational goals.
• Ensure that security is embedded throughout the lifecycle of each initiative and that the program as a whole aligns with the organisation’s cybersecurity policies, risk appetite, and compliance obligations.

Project Governance, Milestones & Technical Delivery Assurance

• Provide strategic oversight, coordination, and technical leadership to ensure that all projects are delivered successfully, aligned with business goals, and integrated effectively as part of project management.
• Support go-live readiness through technical oversight, runbook development escalation planning.
• Ensure that key delivery points across all projects are strategically aligned, realistic , and achievable, while supporting overall program objective and dependencies

Vendor, Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead technical forums, architecture reviews, and milestone planning across IT functions related to the project.
• Service optimisation: Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance user experience

Education

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• SAP Architecture / Integration Certification

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Post-degree qualification in IT, Digital Health, Engineering, or Business Administration.

Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years in enterprise IT architecture and coordination roles, preferably in healthcare or ERP environments.
• Hands-on experience with EHR platforms and SAP S/4HANA.
• Proven experience with integration platforms
• Experience with cloud-native architectures
• Strong background in data governance, master data management, and regulatory compliance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in healthcare IT environments and understanding of clinical/non-clinical processes
• Experience with large-scale data migrations and interoperability standards.
• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, ADM)
• SAP S/4HANA architecture & integration
• Integration platforms (PI/PO, MuleSoft, Boomi)
• Data governance & MDM
• Cybersecurity architecture & compliance
• Project governance & stage-gate planning
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Strategic business acumen and a sound understanding of business principles
• Stakeholder engagement & communication
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Collaboration & relationship-building
• Change management & influence
• Conflict resolution & negotiation

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile