IT Strategy Architect - Hybrid & Cloud Transformation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative IT Strategy Consultant to join their Polokwane team. You will guide clients through digital transformation, cloud strategy, and IT governance to align technology with business goals.

You will work with senior leaders to develop technology roadmaps, assess IT infrastructure, and optimize IT investments, delivering measurable competitive advantage through strategic IT decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in IT consulting or IT strategy leadership.
• Strong understanding of cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics.
• Proven experience developing IT strategies, roadmaps and governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine IT strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct IT assessments: infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Advise on technology selection, architecture design, and roadmaps.
• Develop business cases for IT investments and project oversight.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and business applications.

Skills

IT strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative IT Strategy Consultant to join their Polokwane team. You will guide clients through digital transformation, cloud strategy, and IT governance to align technology with business goals.

You will work with senior leaders to develop technology roadmaps, assess IT infrastructure, and optimize IT investments, delivering measurable competitive advantage through strategic IT decisions.