Senior Solution Architect, Erp & Data Integration

Exxaro; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resources company in Centurion is seeking a Senior Solution Architect specialising in ERP & Data Integration. The ideal candidate has 8 years of ICT experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This permanent role involves crafting innovative solutions and ensuring alignment with business processes in a supportive work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology, solution design, and delivery.
• Experience in optimizing business processes within a mining environment using technology.
• Strong capabilities in project life cycle management, architecture design, and lifecycle planning for systems.
• Psychometric Assessment and Certificate of Fitness to be conducted by Exxaro.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the business process architecture.
• Lead the conversion of business requirements into architectural designs.
• Serve as a solution expert, offering guidance throughout the design and delivery process.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Solution design

Project life cycle management

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

Azure Solutions

COBIT 5

Job description

Senior Solution Architect, ERP – Centurion

Centurion, Gauteng | R1 800 000 – R2 5000 000 per year | Exxaro Resources

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Job Description

Join Exxaro Resources at our Centurion office as a Senior Solution Architect specialising in ERP & Data Integration. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to craft innovative architectural solutions that align with business processes. Ideal candidates should have 8 years of ICT experience, a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science or equivalent, with TOGAF and ITIL certifications advantageous. You will guide the design and delivery of architectures across diverse operational technologies. Responsibilities include developing solutions within an architecture framework, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and fostering strategic partnerships. We value creativity, agility, inclusivity, and a results-oriented mindset. Be part of a team that is committed to driving business value and continuous improvement in a supportive, safety-first work environment. Exxaro prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, making it a great workplace for those seeking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science or a relevant field (Essential/Minimum)
• 8 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology, solution design, and delivery (Essential/Minimum)
• Experience in optimising business processes within a mining environment using technology (Essential/Minimum)
• Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Certification (Essential/Minimum)
• Zachman Framework Certification (Essential/Minimum)
• ITIL Foundation Certification (Recommended/Desirable)
• Azure Solutions Proficiency (Recommended/Desirable)
• COBIT 5 Foundation Certification (Recommended/Desirable)
• Strong capabilities in project life cycle management, architecture design, and lifecycle planning for systems
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills to foster effective client and stakeholder relationships
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the business process architecture to ensure alignment with business processes.
• Lead the conversion of business requirements into architectural designs, covering physical asset management, operational technology solutions, and ICT systems.
• Serve as a solution expert, offering guidance and facilitating decision-making throughout the design and delivery process.
• Collaborate with Information Management on technology and product trends to optimize ICT architecture and solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system and process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with IM governance standards, statutory and legal requirements, and analyse potential process or risk impacts.
• Build strategic partnerships and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships for cross-functional service delivery.
• Translate project requirements into architecture designs and validate solutions for quality, adherence to standards, and functional requirements.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by complying with SHEC policies and encouraging a culture focused on safety.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that values creativity, agility, and accountability, meeting diverse organisational needs.