Lead Enterprise Architect - Hybrid

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, retirement, and risk benefits

Generous annual leave

International training opportunities

Hybrid work model

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to shape our technology landscape. This hybrid role combines remote work with in-office collaboration to drive enterprise-wide IT architecture aligned with business strategy.

You will define standards, oversee architecture programs, mentor architects, and influence stakeholders across the organisation while navigating regulatory requirements in financial services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in enterprise architecture in financial services or regulated industries.
• Extensive experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF).
• Deep knowledge of cloud, data, applications, and infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate goals into architecture initiatives.
• Define principles, patterns, and guidelines for technology domains.
• Lead the design of scalable, resilient solutions for critical systems.
• Provide architectural oversight for major IT projects.
• Mentor enterprise and solution architects and manage vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF

Cloud Architecture

Security & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Mentoring

Vendor Management

Hybrid Cloud

Architecture Governance

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

TOGAF Framework

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services institution in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Enterprise Architect. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with essential in-office collaboration, providing a balanced approach to shaping the future of our technology landscape. You will be responsible for defining and governing the enterprise-wide IT architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and fostering innovation. This is a critical leadership position requiring strategic thinking, technical depth, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization. You will guide the evolution of our technology stack, drive standardization, and champion architectural best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall enterprise architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into actionable IT architecture initiatives.
• Define and govern architectural principles, patterns, and guidelines for various technology domains.
• Lead the design of complex, scalable, and resilient solutions for critical business systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability to the enterprise.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance for major IT projects and programs.
• Ensure architectural integrity, security, and compliance across the IT landscape.
• Facilitate architectural review boards and decision‑making processes.
• Mentor and guide a team of enterprise and solution architects.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a proven track record in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
• Extensive experience with various architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and methodologies.
• Deep understanding of diverse technology domains including cloud, data, applications, and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring architecture teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive architectural change and adoption.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and risk benefits.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allocation.
• Opportunities for international training and certifications.
• Modern office facilities with excellent amenities.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility and in‑office collaboration.
• Access to cutting‑edge financial technology and tools.
• Career growth opportunities within a respected industry leader.