Mid-Level Enterprise Architect: Data Governance & KM

DLK Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DLK Group in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead data governance initiatives and establish governance structures, policies, and taxonomies.

The role requires 3+ years as an Enterprise Architect and 1+ year as a Solutions Architect, with strong stakeholder engagement and change-management capabilities for large organisations.

Qualifications

• NQF 6+ tertiary qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Enterprise Architect.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate requirements gathering with stakeholders and manage change aligned to strategy.
• Review data management policies and identify gaps with best practices.
• Support establishment of data governance structures, define roles, and coordinate forums.
• Develop data taxonomies and manage data asset inventory.
• Create Knowledge Management maturity roadmap aligned to directives.
• Ensure deliverables align with enterprise architecture principles.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data governance

Policy analysis

Documentation

Communication

Facilitation

Analytical mindset

Education

NQF 6+ tertiary qualification

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/08/2026

The Mid-Level Enterprise Architect will support the organisation in driving the development and implementation of data governance and knowledge management strategies. The role focuses on aligning organisational processes, policies, and frameworks with broader strategic directives to ensure effective data management and institutional knowledge practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate requirements gathering processes, including stakeholder engagement, documentation, communication, and change management aligned to organisational strategies
  
• Review existing data management policies and strategies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements aligned with best practices
  
• Support the establishment and formal implementation of data governance structures, including:
  
• Defining roles and responsibilities
  
• Developing terms of reference
  
• Coordinating governance forums and workshops
  
• Establishing reporting mechanisms
  
• Develop and formalise data taxonomies, including:
  
• Data asset inventory management
  
• Design and develop a Knowledge Management maturity roadmap aligned to organisational directives
  
• Ensure alignment of all deliverables with enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks
  

Requirements

• NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualifications and
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect and
  
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Solutions Architect
  

Strong experience in:

• Data Governance frameworks and implementation
  
• Policy analysis and development
  
• Knowledge Management frameworks
  
• Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  

Strong experience in:

• Data Governance frameworks and implementation
  
• Policy analysis and development
  
• Knowledge Management frameworks
  
• Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment
  
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  
• Change management and facilitation expertise