Enterprise Architect (P7) (Division for Information and Communication Systems: Department of Technology Architecture & Planning) (5 Year Fixed-Term Contract) (Re-advert)

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future.

Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Duties & Responsibilities

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Purpose

Enterprise Architects partner with business, business analysts, software and infrastructure Engineers to define the technical requirements, principles and models that generally guide all solution decisions for the ICS ecosystem.

They are responsible for analysing and translating business, information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ICS and the business to define the technical requirements, principles and models that generally guide all solution decisions for the ecosystem.
• Responsible for analysing and translating business, information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions that integrate across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.
• Develop roadmaps that outline how solutions will be structured in the future.
• Develop and implement enterprise information security architectures and solutions.
• Provide design recommendations based on long-term development organization strategy.
• Development of infrastructure technology principles, standards, and patterns that can be highly leveraged across multiple solutions.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• TOGAF® Certification is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect or a comparable Enterprise Architecture modelling tool.
• Current experience working as part of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) team.
• Sound knowledge of enterprise information security principles, architecture governance, and secure system design.
• Strong project management, leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience in:
• Enterprise Architecture and architecture governance.
• Software engineering and solution architecture.
• Designing and implementing ICT and cloud infrastructure architectures.
• Implementing and supporting Enterprise Architecture practices within a complex enterprise environment.
• Applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks, standards, best practices, and strategic objectives.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes

• Project management and leadership skills are essential.
• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.
• Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level.
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to right level conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• SPARX.
• High Attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr. Francois Wolmarans (Senior Manager) on Tel: (011) 559 2179.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Presheka Padayachey (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3878.