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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Specialist position
  • Soweto (Work From Home)
  • Posted 24 Jun 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 26 days
  • Job 2614808 - Ref 878000006511241
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About the position

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to drive the strategic alignment of business goals with IT capabilities across the organization. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a holistic architecture vision that encompasses business, data, application, and technology domains. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and governance skills, along with deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and standards.


 


Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, standards, and principles (e.g., TOGAF).
  • Create and evolve high-level architecture blueprints that align business processes with IT systems and infrastructure.
  • Govern IT investments, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and promoting system interoperability.
  • Lead the development of target architecture and transition roadmaps to support digital transformation and innovation.
  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define and validate architecture strategies and ensure buy-in.
  • Provide architectural guidance and oversight across major programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuously assess emerging technologies and trends to guide future-state architecture.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for executive and stakeholder engagement.


Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • TOGAF Certified
  • Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA)
  • AWS/Azure/GCP Architecture Certifications (a plus)
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or solution architecture roles.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
  • Proven experience designing enterprise-level architecture covering business, data, application, and technology domains.
  • Demonstrated success in governing IT portfolios and managing architecture governance processes.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with executive leadership.
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms, modern application architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.
 


Key Skills:


  • Enterprise Architecture (EA) Strategy
  • TOGAF or similar framework
  • Business-IT Alignment
  • IT Governance & Standards
  • Architecture Blueprints & Roadmaps
  • Cloud & Integration Architecture
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strong Communication & Influence
  • Systems Interoperability


Desired Skills:

  • TOGAF Certified
  • CEA
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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