Manager: Enterprise Architecture

Key Job Responsibility

• To define, implement, and govern the enterprise architecture strategy that aligns IT capabilities with business objectives, enabling innovation, transformation, and sustainable value creation across the organization Formulate and implement enterprise-wide architecture strategies and roadmaps aligned with corporate objectives Contribute to the IT corporate strategy, ensuring it supports business goals and is consistent with the enterprise architecture vision Provide end-to-end IT planning functions to ensure IT capabilities directly support critical business processes and organizational mandates Identifying emerging technology trends to drive innovation and competitive advantage Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation's Enterprise Architecture (business, information, process, and technology domains). Guide and support organisational change initiatives by ensuring architecture frameworks enable execution of business strategy Collaborate with senior management to review and refine IT strategies, practices, and processes for effectiveness and alignment Define and maintain governance frameworks for Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, and Business Relationship Management Oversee and provide Architectural Guardrails to enable governance processes and structures to ensure efficient communication, optimal decision-making, and monitoring of deliverables Develop, implement, and maintain divisional risk management plans to safeguard IT and business continuity Support the IT Management in managing IT business relationships (internal and external) to promote synergy and build a productive business environment. Communicate enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance processes effectively to stakeholders across the organisation Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights for non-technical executive stakeholders.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (NQF level 7) Postgraduate Management Qualification (desirable) ITIL Certification TOGAF/Zachman/Archimate Certificaton Membership - The Open Group South Africa (desirable) Valid Drivers Licence Minimum of 8 years' experience in Enterprise Architecture with TOGAF/Zachman or equivalent enterprise architecture framework exposure Minimum of 5 years' experience at supervisory/management level Minimum of 5 years' proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT strategies Minimum of 3 years' experience in designing and implementing mission-critical systems and applications in an enterprise environment Knowledge of how to apply frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman across business, information, application, technology, and security domains Understanding of capability mapping, value streams, and target operating models Ability to design multi-year roadmaps that balance innovation with operational stability Knowledge of IT portfolio management and how to align IT investments with corporate objectives Familiarity with organizational change management and transformation programmes Strong understanding of corporate strategy, business processes, and operating models Familiarity with digital transformation strategies Strategic & Analytical Skills Enterprise Architecture Skill Planning and Organising skills Ability to conduct research and develop strategic business documents Budget skills Interpersonal skills Strong Communication skills Time Management skills Managerial skills Analytical skills and Problem-solving skills Conflicts Management skills Ability to work under pressure.

E-mail application to corporate2@nhls.ac.za