Strategic IT Business Architect

WITS Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Architect to define and maintain its Business Capability Model. This role focuses on aligning university strategies with business outcomes and ensuring effective IT governance. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in the Architectural Domain and relevant degrees. TOGAF certification is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to impact the university's strategic initiatives and requires collaboration with various organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Architectural Domain; 5-7 years preferred.
• TOGAF Certified preferred.
• Business Architecture Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the university’s Business Capability Model.
• Ensure alignment between Council, Senate, Executive Management, faculties, and professional services.
• Act as the bridge between business leadership and Enterprise / Solution Architects.

Skills

Architectural Domain Expertise

Business Strategy Alignment

Information Flow Analysis

Business Process Modelling

Thought Leadership

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. BCOM IT or BSc Comp Science)

Tools

TOGAF

Business Process Re-engineering

Job description

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Architect to define and maintain its Business Capability Model. This role focuses on aligning university strategies with business outcomes and ensuring effective IT governance. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in the Architectural Domain and relevant degrees. TOGAF certification is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to impact the university's strategic initiatives and requires collaboration with various organizational levels.