Senior Remote Digital Transformation Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Remote work

Executive leadership training

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Digital Transformation Architect to lead strategic digital initiatives for a remote-first organization in South Africa, including Gauteng’s Benoni region. You will design scalable architectures, guide technology choices, and drive digital adoption across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in senior architecture or leadership, deep cloud, AI/ML, IoT, data analytics expertise, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in senior architect or leadership role.
• Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify and evaluate new digital technologies, platforms, and solutions to drive innovation.
• Design scalable, secure architectures for digital initiatives.
• Oversee implementation and integration of digital tools across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to champion digital adoption and change management.
• Define KPIs to measure success of transformation efforts.
• Lead and mentor IT professionals involved in digital projects.
• Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity and data privacy best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

AI/ML

IoT

Enterprise architecture

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Digital Transformation Architect to lead strategic digital initiatives for a remote-first organization in South Africa, including Gauteng’s Benoni region. You will design scalable architectures, guide technology choices, and drive digital adoption across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with 5+ years in senior architecture or leadership, deep cloud, AI/ML, IoT, data analytics expertise, and strong stakeholder management.