Principal Enterprise Architect

Afrizan; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to drive digital transformation and align business strategies with technology. This role entails strategic advising, maintaining architecture standards, and leading teams to implement best practices in a modernisation programme aimed at creating an innovative and responsive organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in IT, including 3-4 years at a specialist level.
• 15+ years' experience with relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive knowledge in enterprise architecture roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior business and technology leaders.
• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards and frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams in design of integrated solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in IT, Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or Finance

Relevant Bachelor's degree (NQF 7)

Tools

TOGAF 9+

Enterprise architecture frameworks and tools

Microsoft Certification

CISCO Certification

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of enterprise architecture at the highest level?

A leading public sector organisation is on the lookout for a Principal Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and aligning business and technology strategies.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a bold modernisation programme designed to build a smarter, more responsive organisation admired for its integrity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities Include : Acting as a strategic advisor to senior business and technology leaders Defining and maintaining enterprise architecture standards, roadmaps, and frameworks Identifying emerging technologies and assessing their potential impact on business strategy Leading cross-functional teams in the design of integrated solutions aligned with business goals Promoting best practices in enterprise architecture, governance, and stakeholder engagement What Were Looking For : A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in IT, Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or Finance, with 10+ years' experience in IT, including 3-4 years at a specialist level; or A relevant bachelors degree (NQF 7) with 15+ years' experience in IT, including senior specialist exposure At least 10 years in enterprise architecture roles TOGAF 9+ certification (required).

Microsoft or CISCO certification is essential Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks and tools.

IBM technology knowledge is a plus Strong leadership, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and communication skills EE Disclaimer : All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan.

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