Senior Enterprise Architect: Strategy & Cloud Transformation

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to shape technology strategy and architecture across the organization. The role is on-site and requires leadership in guiding digital transformation, aligning IT with business goals, and delivering scalable, secure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, 10+ years in enterprise architecture, and expertise in TOGAF and Zachman frameworks, with hands-on cloud and integration experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years in enterprise architecture, IT strategy or senior technical roles.
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide IT strategies and roadmaps.
• In-depth knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, and other architectural frameworks.
• Strong understanding of applications, data, infrastructure, and security architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern integration patterns.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Define standards, patterns, and guidelines for domains: apps, data, infrastructure.
• Evaluate technologies to meet business needs and lead project teams.
• Analyze existing IT systems and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions and requirements.
• Ensure architectures are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Lead architectural review boards and ensure adherence to standards.
• Stay updated on emerging tech and industry trends.
• Build relationships with technology vendors and partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Influence senior leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to shape technology strategy and architecture across the organization. The role is on-site and requires leadership in guiding digital transformation, aligning IT with business goals, and delivering scalable, secure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, 10+ years in enterprise architecture, and expertise in TOGAF and Zachman frameworks, with hands-on cloud and integration experience.