Job Description

• Design scalable and robust digital solutions that meet current and future business needs;
• Innovate and design solutions for complex challenges, ensuring that they are feasible and aligned with business goals;
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and integration strategies for digital initiatives;
• Map proposed business solutions onto architectural frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technical standards;
• Ensure all solutions are aligned with the organisation's technology standards and architectural principles;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify the right technologies and approaches for solving business challenges;
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
• Engage with vendors and third-party service providers to evaluate and integrate external solutions;
• Act as a technical advisor for organisational projects, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and applying this knowledge to drive innovation;
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables;
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation solutions;
• Support project teams in integrating technical solutions with existing systems and platforms;
• Ensure that the delivery of technical solutions meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and reliability;
• Implement best practices for data protection, identity management, and secure coding;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all architectural designs, decisions, and project-related information;
• Communicate technical concepts and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Essential)
• Postgraduate or Masters degree (Beneficial)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, including experience in Solutions Architecture (Essential);
• Experience with cloud computing, SaaS, and PaaS solutions (Essential);
• Proven experience leading successful projects in digital transformation and innovation as a Solutions Architect (Essential);
• Extensive experience in the areas of digitization and Systems architecture (Essential).

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Internal and external networking;
• Integrity and values;
• Confidence;
• Passionate;
• Innovative;
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Strategic decision-making;
• Immaculate time keeping.

Application Guideline:

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 25 October 2024

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