Application Architecture at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology or Business / Informatics or Computer Science (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years' junior management or senior technical lead experience in application development, systems architecture, or a similar role.

DUTIES :

• Design and Define Application and Technology Architecture. Define the current application / technology architecture and identify issues and performance bottlenecks. Recommend, develop, and maintain Deeds Registration Application and Technology Architecture blueprints. Ensure application architecture is aligned with the business and information architecture. Manage Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and interviews to define application architecture.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on proposed improvement to existing application landscape. Select and Govern Technology Solutions. Refine and redesign the application landscape to be more cost-effective. Identify and recommend appropriate application technologies and frameworks (e.g. SOAP / XML, REST APIs, JavaScript) that offer the best return on investment in line with Deeds Registration Trading Entity’s Enterprise Architecture (EA), Business Functional and Non-functional requirements. Manage the full Oracle technology stack and other relevant databases (MS SQL Server).
• Conduct meetings related to the designated project(s) / programmes to align the application architecture in line with the defined architecture roadmap. Monitor industry and Communities of Practices to stay abreast with Architecture developments. Lead Technical Implementation. Ensure application designs meet business Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for availability and performance. Develop high-level application architecture requirements to facilitate the execution of projects and the Deeds Registration Trading Entity strategy. Set up, manage, and provide technical oversight to development teams. Coordinate and ensure harmonious working relationships among relevant application development stakeholders.
• Liaise and build relationships with internal and external clients. Monitor industry trends and Communities of Practice to stay abreast of technology developments. Develop Technical Documentation and Standards. Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for existing and new applications and systems. Document and improve architectural approaches, service design, and development processes. Promote knowledge sharing through technical training and workshops for developers, stakeholders, and peers. Ensure continuous improvement of the application architecture development and management process. Contribute to the improvement of application development and maintenance processes.