JOB DESCRIPTION
- Define the enterprise architecture strategy that is aligned to the business strategy and DDD strategy.
- Establish the enterprise architecture function.
- Define, implement and monitor compliance to enterprise architecture governance.
- Ensure that all technology is fit for purpose and approved prior to adoption in the organisation by overseeing the evaluation and selection of hardware and software product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations.
- Analyse the ICT environment to detect deficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles to guide information, technology, and solution decision making for the enterprise.
- Perform research on the IT industry and market trends to determine their impact on the enterprise and make appropriate recommendations; and
- Perform architecture design and analysis for all technology activities and consult on all ICT projects to fit them to the architecture, as well as determining requirements to change the architecture to accommodate project needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Degree in IT or Computer Science, post graduate degree would be an added advantage. A minimum of 8 years practical experience in enterprise architecture implementation and governance; Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and processes. Solid understanding of the value of common practices and standards in the areas of enterprise architecture. Strong technical background, as well as a solid understanding of how infrastructure tools and processes support the application environment, and ultimately, the business.