Specialist: Enterprise Architect at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Specialist: Enterprise Architect

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Communication Technology or Information Systems at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • Three (3) Years’ practical experience at Assistant Director / Specialist level in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture or Systems Architecture, with demonstrated hands-on involvement in the design and implementation of architecture solutions.

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Implement and Maintain Enterprise Architecture. Implement approved Enterprise Architecture across all architecture domains (Business, Information, Application, Technology and Security). Develop, update and maintain current-state, target-state and transition architectures.
  • Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, models, standards and artefacts in line with GWEAF and TOGAF. Execute architecture gap analyses and implement approved remediation actions. Ensure practical application of Enterprise Architecture principles in all ICT solutions and systems. Implement architecture standards to reduce duplication, improve reuse and promote system interoperability.
  • Maintain an enterprise architecture repository and ensure artefacts are current and accurate. Embed Enterprise Architecture into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by actively participating in solution design, build, testing and deployment phases to ensure architecture compliance from initiation to implementation. Review, approve and enforce solution and system architecture designs prior to implementation and provide corrective guidance where deviations from approved architecture standards are identified.
  • Support and guide project and technical teams during implementation by resolving architecture-related technical issues and ensuring alignment with approved integration, security and technology standards. Monitor implemented systems post-deployment to assess architecture effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective or optimisation actions where required. Conduct Architecture Compliance and Solution Implementation Support. Ensure operational efficient and service delivery improvement in the Department.
  • Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant legislative prescripts. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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