Specialist: ICT Architecture at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in IT, IS Computer science or related field (NQF Level 7).
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) 9 Foundation Certification is essential
• Unified Modelling Language 2 (UML) Foundation Certification is preferred.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification preferred

Work Experiance                                          

• 8 years’ relevant work experience in ICT Architecture.
• 4 years specialist experience within the solution design or architecture environment
• Proven track record of implementing complex architectures and solutions in a corporate environment with hands-on experience in
• complex technical implementations
• Software Development experience is advantageous
• Duties and Responsibilities    

Functional Management

• Design, develop and implement ICT Architecture frameworks to facilitate execution of the SABS strategy.
• Design and develop solution architecture and integrate it with the other applicable Enterprise Architecture domains (e.g., Business Architecture, Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture and Security Architecture).
• Align the architectural blueprint with the business strategy, program plan and industry changes and innovations.
• Recommend, develop and implement various activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the ICT Architecture.
• Influence the SABS program prioritisation and align to the business unit strategy, requirements and expectations.
• Understand the current functionality of SABS’s business units to ensure that these are aligned to the wider business and ICT architecture blueprint.
• Understand the current SABS levels of strategic and operational capability and actively participate in the development of integrated and aligned solutions that will bridge the gap between current- and future state capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for the application of ICT architecture solutions within SABS.
• Ensure that appropriate business services or functions are reflected in the overall SABS enterprise architecture.
• Develop enterprise architecture into "fit-for-purpose business models.
• Participate in the development and implementation of architectural mechanisms for ICT solutions to improve interoperability of SABS systems
• Develop contextual, conceptual, logical and physical solution architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development
• Develop, implement and evaluate architectural governance and monitor the adherence thereto to deliver quality products in a controlled environment

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evi

  Administrator: Quality Assurance Systems

  dence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management

• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. 15% Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
• Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that ICT Architecture best practices are implemented across the organisation.

CLOSING DATE: 24TH OCTOBER, 2025