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Head of Enterprise Architect - sandtonFull job descriptionABOUT THE COMPANYWe are a JSE-listed company selling innovative mobile commerce technology to emerging markets in South Africa and abroad. Our users are rich, poor, urban and rural, and we allow them all to interact and transact on an equal footing. We reach them by using both physical and virtual distribution channels. We target many of our services to people who do not have easy access to bank accounts, and we allow them the convenience of being able to transact where and when they want to. Our good reputation is our license to operate.JOB PURPOSEResponsible for the entire Organisations Enterprise strategy framework implementation, analysis, design, and integration of an organization's complete information resources, including infrastructure, applications, and data. An enterprise architecture (EA) is a conceptual blueprint that defines the structure and operation of organizations. The intent of enterprise architecture is to determine how an organization can effectively achieve its current and future objectives.RESPONSIBILITIESTeam ManagementProvide visionary leadership across the group, fostering a collaborative and innovative cultureEngage with various leaders such as Executives across business to find solutions and create better enterprise frameworksMentor and coach, the solution architects, promoting professional growth and skill enhancementEfficiently allocate team resources to optimize workflow and meet project deadlinesConduct regular performance assessments, offering constructive feedback and implementing improvement plans as neededCollaborate with HR to identify and attract top talent for the Solution architecture teamLead the entire Enterprise architecture models within the business, ensuring a seamless integration of processes within organizationProactively address conflicts within the team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environmentImplement effective conflict resolution strategies to maintain a cohesive and motivated teamFacilitate regular knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure best practices are disseminated and adoptedEncourage a culture of continuous learning and improvementStrategy Formation and ImplementationCollaborate with key stakeholders to Develop, define, and refine the Enterprise and solution architect strategy aligned with overall business objectivesStay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform the evolution of Enterprise architectureDevelop detailed implementation plans for Enterprise Architecture initiatives, considering timelines, resource requirements, and potential challengesEnsure alignment of solution architecture initiatives with the organization's strategic goalsEstablish metrics and KPIs and department objectives to measure the effectiveness of solution architecture processesContinuously assess and refine strategies based on performance data and industry developmentsEnterprise Application PortfolioCreate a strategy model that works for the groups entire Enterprise architect through designing better infrastructure frameworks that enables business to compete with industry related marketsThe EA ensures that the application portfolio evolves at an appropriate rate and does not become unviable as the other related architectures changeThe EA also provides the reusable standards, guidelines, patterns, and frameworks to application development projects, including those related to application architectureMake sure that all aspects of the application solution architecture are optimized (as much as possible given other constraints of time and budget) by working with subject matter experts (SMEs) in the areas of technology, information and application architectures and disciplinesThe application architect is the SME focused on designing application interfaces and software services to maximize reuse based on the business processes and governance rules for sharingEnterprise Architect SupportLimit choices available during development by choosing a standard way of pursuing application development creating, defining, or choosing an application framework for the applicationRecognize potential reuse in the organization or in the application by observing and understanding the broader system environment creating the component design having knowledge of other applications in the organizationSubdivide a complex application, during the design phase, into smaller, more manageable piecesGrasp the functions of each component within the applicationUnderstand the interactions and dependencies among componentsCommunicate these concepts to developersReview, develop and maintain the organizations IT architectureReview and evaluate the current state of the organizations architecture (as-is) in order to identify duplications, what is working, what is not working and measure the health of key business processes that are supported by the current architectureBuild the transition architecture to connect the current to the future state by creating an iterative roadmap to get to the desired stateRecommend and provide changes to the business in easily digestible iterative changesWork in liaison with business stakeholders to develop Business Architecture Roadmaps containing tactical and strategic initiatives to reach target business capabilities. Identify and resolve dependencies and impacts across the architecture landscapeDesign solutions based on business requirements that align with Reference Architecture policies and standardsProvide expertise in designing solutions for custom requirementsCollaborate with internal/external stakeholders and conduct stakeholder reviews of architecture roadmaps and designsDetermine Enterprise Architecture policy and standards definition and evolution and works with PMO to coordinate project pipeline managementEngage relevant peers from other disciplines or domains during implementation of Solution Architecture/DesignAccountable to build a defined life cycle around reviewing the future state enterprise architectureCustomer CentricityCoordinates contact with Business Partners as needed to assist with support activitiesEstablish and maintain a positive professional relationship with Business Partners and customersMaintain regular and timely communications with Business Partners and customersMaintain strong working relationship with customers and Business PartnersWork with customers and Business Partners to execute consistent service processes throughout the organizationEstablish a single point of contact for issue resolution and change managementDrive customer centricity in levels of the organizationWork CollaborativelyBuild a culture of integrity, respect and understanding across the organisationRecognise outcomes which resulted from effective collaboration between teamsBuild co-operation and overcome barriers to information sharing, communication, and collaboration across the organisationFacilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders (Retailers and POS Companies) to develop joint solutionsDemonstrate ability to work and engage with various teamsDemonstrate ability to communicate at all levelsBudgeting, Policies and Procedures DevelopmentCollaborate with finance executives, and relevant stakeholders to develop and manage the DevOps budgetEnsure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial guidelinesDevelop and enforce DevOps policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance within the businessRegularly review and update policies to align with industry best practices and organizational needs BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESTech SavvyAttention to detailCustomer focusedEvaluating problemsProcessing details and informationBuilding relationships & TrustCommunicating informationProviding leadershipShowing resilienceLearning abilityStress toleranceConflict ManagementTime ManagementAssertiveAnalyticalTenacityAchieves ResultsEntrepreneurial OrientationEDUCATIONMatricBachelors degree in computer science, Information SystemsEquivalent experience required TOGAF certificationEXPERIENCE8+ years experience in an Enterprise Architect10+ years experience Solution Architect roleKnowledge of the relevant Information Technology governance and legislative framework (such as COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF, SDLC, ASAP, SOA)Strong Microsoft Office productivity tools knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Atlassian and Jira knowledge (advantageous)

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