(1828) Solution Architect - BSTD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to develop and implement the architectural design of solutions to support the business goals and to ensure alignment of business and IT at a solution level within the South African Reserve Bank (the Bank).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop solution architectures for the different projects and the end-to-end delivery of solutions to business.

• Combine various domain (business, data, application and technology) architectural AS-IS (baseline) and TO-BE (target) models, with roadmaps to create an overall solution architecture and roadmap with the supporting transition architectures.

• Collaborate with lead and ensure alignment between the enterprise architecture, solution architecture, architecture principles and ICT standards to ensure standardisation and reduce risk.

• Govern the end-to-end delivery of the solution to business and ensure that solutions implemented match the architectural designs (quality control).

• Contribute to the development of evaluation criteria for Product evaluations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).

• Assist int the evaluation of Products and Partners based on evaluation criteria, RFIs and RFPs.

• Contribute to advancing ICT standards and optimisation of the ICT facilities in the Bank.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• A post graduate qualification at NQF 8.

• Industry-specific certifications such as TOGAF 9.1 and SABSA Foundation or security industry certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSE and CGEIT. 

• 8-10 years’ experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture and/or solutions architecture.

• Experience in the submission of returns and/or an understanding of regulatory submissions would be an advantage.

   

Job related knowledge and skills

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• Application design

• Data design

• System integration

• ICT industry standards

• Architecture principles design

• Benefits analysis

• Research

• Use of architecture frameworks and methods such as TOGAF ADM

• Use of architecture notations such as Archimate 3, UML and BPMN

• Experience in one or more architecture tools

   

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.