Business Systems Architect

Business Systems Architect

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Job Ref

sec123

Date posted

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

SUMMARY

The Business Systems Architect in the Business Intelligence Unit is responsible for designing and maintaining the architecture of BI systems and data platforms.

POSITION INFO

This role ensures that BI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives, enabling accurate and efficient data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the overall architecture for business systems, ensuring integration and interoperability across platforms.
• Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• System Integration: Design and oversee integration strategies between internal and external systems.
• Governance & Standards: Establish and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Technology Evaluation: Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve business processes and system performance.
• Business Intelligence Team Management and Duties.
• Prepare reports for presentation to the IT Steercom.
• Documentation: Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and system roadmaps.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, developers, and business units to ensure successful implementation and support of systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of system architecture principles, cloud technologies, and API integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinking
• Technical leadership
• Business acumen
• Adaptability and innovation

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous but not mandatory. Equivalent experience, certifications, or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
• Minimum 5–8 years in IT architecture or systems design roles.
• Proven experience with ERP, CRM, and enterprise integration platforms.