Enterprise Solution Architect at TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority)

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Strategic Direction and Alignment

• Contribute to the development of the IT functional strategy and objectives in line with the TCTA Strategy.
• Keep abreast of new developments, best practices and new technology innovations in IT environment internationally and locally and drive solutions appropriate for TCTA.
• Assist in driving the implementation of the IT functional strategy, plans and procedures to compliment and support the TCTA Strategy.

Operational Leadership and Process Management

• Provide leadership regarding all the operations of the department from an overall perspective, which includes the provision of Enterprise Architecture services.
• Review, execute, and monitor of the ICT strategy and framework to be aligned with TCTA’s strategic goals, objectives, and departmental operational plan.
• Manage the relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Enterprise Architecture Services

• .Develop and maintain Enterprise Architect Strategy, Framework and supporting policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation of the Enterprise Architect Committee including the chairing and reporting thereof to the relevant governance structures.
• Ensure the development of Business capability roadmaps and initiatives for rolling next 3-5 years to be used for IT Strategy and EA Planning/Blueprinting processes.
• Ensure the development of user requirement specifications prior to the procurement or implementation of new systems and technology.
• Maintain the architectural repository to ensure consistency between models.
• Oversee alignment of solutions to TCTA strategy and approved IT strategy.
• Manage risks and issues and escalate where necessary

Governance and Reporting

• Monitor and report on the Enterprise Architecture practice management development progress against the IT Departmental strategic initiatives.
• Promote sound institutional governance principles through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards.
• Manage the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Projects

• Actively participate in all IT projects forming part of the transformation agenda.
• Lead the EA stream during project implementation.

Technical Specifications/ Business requirements (internal and external audit).

• Work with all stakeholders to ensure that all new technology and systems support the approved EA and the digital transformation agenda.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to design solutions in line with business requirements. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant IT B Degree or equivalent qualification and certifications such as:
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9) certified.
• Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT 2019) certified.
• Microsoft Operation Framework (MOF) certified.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT, and at least 5 years’ experience as part of the Senior IT management team.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business Process Engineering practices (Preferable).
•  Experience in developing Enterprise Architecture frameworks, policies, and procedures as well as the implementation of such.