Senior Enterprise AI Architect & Strategy Lead

dvtcareers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DVT is seeking an experienced AI Architect to drive AI strategy, architecture, and solution design across client engagements and internal initiatives. This senior role combines enterprise architecture, AI advisory, stakeholder engagement and technology leadership.

You will guide clients and delivery teams on AI strategy, governance, and implementation approaches, ensuring scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across software eng., solution/enterprise architecture, data, cloud, or related tech disciplines.
• Proven track record designing enterprise-scale technology solutions.
• Experience leading architecture engagements and providing strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide AI strategy, governance, and roadmaps aligned to business goals.
• Design target state AI architectures, integration patterns, and secure solutions.
• Engage with executives, product owners, and delivery teams to drive decisions.
• Oversee AI programmes with architecture oversight across projects.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to thought leadership in AI capabilities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Architectural leadership

Strategic advisory

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

DVT is seeking an experienced AI Architect to drive AI strategy, architecture, and solution design across client engagements and internal initiatives. This senior role combines enterprise architecture, AI advisory, stakeholder engagement and technology leadership.

You will guide clients and delivery teams on AI strategy, governance, and implementation approaches, ensuring scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions across a diverse portfolio.