IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)

Wesbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBank invites applications for an IT Solutions Architect within the Broader Africa Technology domain in Johannesburg. The role focuses on defining and implementing scalable, secure cross-border payment solutions that align with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in payments architecture, strong SWIFT/ISO20022 knowledge, enterprise architecture experience and TOGAF/BIAN/PASA familiarity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architecture experience focused on payments.
• Financial banking industry background required.
• Experience with SWIFT messaging MX/MT and ISO 20022.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and governance.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, BIAN and PASA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern technology solutions across cross-border payments.
• Lead solution architectures for payment hubs, settlements and networks.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, security and enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business goals into architectures.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cross-border payments

SWIFT

ISO 20022

Enterprise architecture

Governance & standards

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud computing

TOGAF

BIAN

Enterprise Architect

PASA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer science / information systems / engineering or related field

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

AWS

Azure

TOGAF

SWIFT qualifications

PASA

Job description

IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)By clicking \"Accept\", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Click here to read our cookie policy.### IT Solutions Architect (Broader Africa Technology)Apply: Johannesburg: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 2, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R54546# **Job Description**The purpose of the role is as follows: To define, govern and implement technology solutions across the organisation's cross-border payments ecosystem, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and enterprise architecture principles. Providing strategic technology solution leadership to support the modernisation the cross-border payment capability to ensure scalable, secure and resilient payment solutions are put in place to support the broader Africa business.**You will be an ideal candidate of you can:** **Solution Architecture Leadership** * Define and maintain the target architecture for cross-border payments across the organisation* Develop solution architectures supporting payment hubs, SWIFT, ISO 20022, clearing networks, correspondent banking and cross-border settlement processes* Ensure technology solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, payment strategy and regulatory obligations* Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards and governance processes for the payments domain* Produce conceptual, logical and physical architecture artefacts which are continiously maintained. **Cross-Border Payments Domain Ownership for Platform** * Act as the architecture authority for all cross-border payment initiatives on platform* Maintain end-to-end visibility of payment journeys across customer channels, core banking systems, payment hubs, middleware and external payment networks that are part of the platforms ecosystem* Drive architecture decisions relating to: SWIFT FIN and ISO 20022 messaging, Cross-border payment processing, Correspondent banking integrations, Treasury and liquidity management integration, Foreign exchange processing, Sanctions and compliance screening, AML transaction monitoring, Real-time and near real-time payment capabilities**Stakeholder Engagement** * Collaborate with senior leadership to translate the business objectives into technology strategies and architectural solutions* Collaborate with integrating capability areas to ensure there is alignment on solutions and architectural roadmaps **Do you have the following:** * 10+ years in architecture focused on payment solutions Financial banking experience* SWIFT Network exeperience (MX / MT)* Agentic AI* Enterprise Sparx* Bachelors in Computer science, information systems , Engineering or related field* BIAN , Cloud (AWS, Azure), TOGAF, SWIFT related qualifications, PASA#Post#RMB#LI-ZM1# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**02/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.