Job Description

Closing Date 2024/05/06
Reference Number MMH240208-2
Referral Platform URL
Job Title Enterprise Architect
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Information Technology
Cluster International
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Pretoria
IntroductionThrough our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Momentum Multiply (our wellness and lifestyle rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organizations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilizing new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.zaRole Purpose Provide guidance, road maps, principles, standards and best practices to ensure integrity and consistency across every employed or prospective implementation technology, to address current realities and future opportunities in line with the strategy of the enterprise.
RequirementsQualifications and Experience:7 or more years experience in technical leadership roles (essential)At least 5 years senior software programming (essential)Experience in the financial services industry (desirable)Formal qualifications: Relevant Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology qualificationFormal qualifications: Relevant post graduate degreeFormal qualifications: MBAOn the job training / qualifications: Relevant Architecture framework training/certification,On the job training / qualifications: TOGAF trainingKnowledge requirements:Analytical skillsPlanning and organising skillsFull Software Development Life cycle, rolling out complicated processesKnowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologiesBusiness architecturesApplications architecturesData architecturesTechnical ArchitecturesKnowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL and COBIT
Duties & ResponsibilitiesINTERNAL PROCESSContribute to the ICT strategy in terms of Business, Data/Information, Applications, Technology Infrastructure Integration and Security. Responsible for a rigorous description of the enterprise across systems, programmes and business areas including its business entities, their properties, and relationships between them and the external environment. Oversee and guide the integration of the Architecture Domains. Ensure the architecture of the enterprise is optimised, and all Architecture Domains (Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application architecture, Technology Architecture) integrate (and interoperate) in a cost effective manner, with minimum effort and maximum benefit to the organisation. Provide vision and insight to proactively assist in defining the direction for strategic IT projects. Keep up to date with and have a clear understanding of the capabilities and benefits of new/emerging technologies in order to apply same in a business context. Recommend and participate in the analysis, evaluation and development of enterprise longterm strategic and operating plans to ensure that Enterprise Architecture objectives are consistent with the organisation longterm business objectives.PEOPLELead technical design sessions with the development teams, including the creation of class models, component models, and detailed design specifications to ensure architecture standards are followed. Define technical evaluation criteria for product and technology selection and determine technical approaches to ensure all architectural solutions result in a coherent system design leading to desired customer experiences. Share best practices, lessons and constantly update the technical system architecture requirements based on changing technologies, and knowledge related to recent, current and upcoming vendor products and solutions. Collaborate with all relevant parties to review the objectives and constraints of each solution and determine conformance with the industry practices.CLIENTProvide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend adjustments. Define service practices which builds rewarding relationships, encourages innovation and allows others to provide exceptional client service. Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed. Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility. Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
CompetenciesExamining InformationInterpreting DataProviding InsightsGenerating IdeasExploring PossibilitiesDeveloping StrategiesChallenging IdeasMaking DecisionsPolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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