Lead Enterprise Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Professional certifications

Hybrid work George

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect in George, Western Cape to shape the technology landscape for a rapidly growing financial services client. This hybrid role blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration and a focus on architectural strategy and governance.

You will define and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy, collaborate with business leaders to align IT with goals, and guide a team of architects through complex initiatives while staying current with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
• Deep understanding of business, application, data, infrastructure and security domains.
• TOGAF framework experience.
• Master's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy across domains (business, application, data, technology).
• Define architectural principles, standards and guidelines for IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of new technologies and platforms to support growth.
• Provide governance and oversight for major IT projects and programs.
• Mentor and guide a team of architects and specialists.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in financial services.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Architecture governance

Technology strategy

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/IT

Equivalent work experience

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing financial services firm, is looking for a visionary Lead Enterprise Architect to shape the future of their technology landscape. This role is based in **George, Western Cape**, and offers a hybrid work model, blending the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative energy of in-office engagement. You will be responsible for defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation across the organization. This is a critical position for someone passionate about leveraging technology to achieve strategic business goals and who thrives in a collaborative, yet adaptable, work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall enterprise architecture strategy, including business, application, data, and technology architectures.
• Define architectural principles, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT management, and project teams to understand strategic goals and translate them into actionable architectural roadmaps.
• Lead the assessment and selection of new technologies and platforms to support business capabilities and growth.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight for major IT projects and programs.
• Identify opportunities for technology rationalization, cost optimization, and process improvement.
• Mentor and guide a team of architects and technical specialists.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the financial services sector.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in enterprise architecture, with a proven track record in developing and implementing complex architectural strategies.
• Deep understanding of various architectural domains (business, application, data, infrastructure, security).
• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in developing and presenting architectural roadmaps and vision documents.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• A dynamic and supportive work culture.
• Modern office facilities in **George, Western Cape**, with convenient hybrid work arrangements.
• Regular team-building events and social activities.