Enterprise Architect Integration

Are you an experienced Enterprise Architect with a passion for integration and digital transformation? A leading organisation in the resources and industrial sector, currently transitioning to an independent entity with operations across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and international markets, is looking for a skilled Enterprise Architect – Integration to join their team in Johannesburg.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of IT and OT environments, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure integration strategies that drive operational excellence and innovation.

About the Role

As the IM Enterprise Architect – Integration, you will be responsible for defining and governing the enterprise integration architecture across both IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) environments, encompassing cloud and on-premises solutions. Your role is crucial in aligning architectural strategies with business goals, optimising costs, mitigating risks, and supporting sustainability initiatives for a complex industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise integration strategies, frameworks, standards, and roadmaps.
• Drive the enterprise architecture (EA) practice, acting as an internal management consultant.
• Define and enforce architectural guardrails and reference patterns to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Evaluate and standardise integration technologies to foster innovation and efficiency.
• Lead strategies for cloud and hybrid integration solutions.
• Analyse and optimise integration costs to maximise value.
• Ensure strict compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with business leaders, the CIO, IT, and security functions.
• Drive change management and technology adoption throughout the organisation.
• Provide expert technical guidance to infrastructure, application, and data teams.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Promote and embed health and safety principles, championing a zero-harm culture.
• Contribute to a high-performing, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and external compliance requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Certifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, System Analysis, or equivalent practical experience.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in a related field.
• Required Certifications: Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman); Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence.
• Desirable Certifications: Cloud architecture, IT governance, and security certifications.

Experience

You should have 5–7 years of relevant experience, specifically in:

• Integration architecture, cloud architecture, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Leading cross-functional teams, particularly during cloud migrations.
• Infrastructure modernisation and automation within large enterprises.
• Vendor and contract management.
• Navigating complex regulatory compliance, especially concerning data security and privacy.
• Experience in the mining or a similar industrial sector is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Profound expertise in APIs, middleware, and various system integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, data governance, and data platform design.
• Familiarity with microservices, DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and streaming/event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data lakes, and data warehousing technologies.
• Expertise in integration security best practices and privacy regulations.
• Advanced skills in cloud platforms and data governance.
• Developing capabilities in AI/ML and analytics platforms.
• Ability to apply expertise persistently to achieve impact.

Personal Attributes & Other Requirements

• Strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Highly collaborative and persistent approach to problem-solving.
• Must possess a valid medical certificate of fitness.
• Flexibility for ad hoc travel as required.

Company Culture & Commitment

Our client is deeply committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or gender-based violence. Join a company dedicated to operational excellence, sustainability, and responsible business practices.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply directly via the provided link. Be sure to highlight your experience in enterprise integration and cloud environments.