Snr Spec: Enterprise Architect (BTE)

Job description:

Core Description

Provides architectural leadership across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains and ensures that technology investments are scalable, integrated, cost-effective, and support digital transformation, cloud, and platform strategies.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Define and maintain BCX’s enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmap.
• Align IT strategy with business goals and operational requirements, ensuring a future-ready technology landscape.
• Champion the adoption of a platform business model and Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) strategy.
• Lead the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and enforce architectural governance, policies, and standards.
• Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and solutions for alignment with architectural principles and business fit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
• Guide and validate solution architecture decisions on major programmes and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Domain Architects (e.g., infrastructure, application, security, data) to develop reference architectures.
• Ensure that architecture supports scalability, integration, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate business capability modelling and value stream mapping to drive transformation priorities.
• Lead application and infrastructure portfolio rationalisation and cloud migration planning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI, edge computing, IoT, and blockchain for BCX and its clients.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities IT Architecture Analytical and Problem Solving Attention to detail Critical Thinking Customer and Business Needs Analysis Core Behavioural Competencies Job Match Formulating Strategies & Concepts Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking Leading and supervising Delivering Results Innovative Thinking Minimum Qualifications NQF 7: 3 year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage MBA or MS in a relevant computing field is advantageous. Experience

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of working experience in enterprise architecture role with cloud architecture, API-led integration and digital platforms.
• Deep understanding of ICT infrastructure, security, and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Salesforce).

Certifications TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control Span of Control0Level of EngagementEngagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Willing to travel Working Shifts Workplace / Physical Requirements Hybrid Remote Worker Non-Billable BCX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We seek to promote the employment and advancement of designated groups, inclusive of people with disabilities, while building an inclusive workforce that embraces diversity.