Mid-Level Enterprise Architect

Role Overview
The Mid-Level Enterprise Architect will support the organisation in driving the development and implementation of data governance and knowledge management strategies. The role focuses on aligning organisational processes, policies, and frameworks with broader strategic directives to ensure effective data management and institutional knowledge practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate requirements gathering processes, including stakeholder engagement, documentation, communication, and change management aligned to organisational strategies
  
• Review existing data management policies and strategies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements aligned with best practices
  
• Support the establishment and formal implementation of data governance structures, including:
  
• Defining roles and responsibilities
  
• Developing terms of reference
  
• Coordinating governance forums and workshops
  
• Establishing reporting mechanisms
  
• Develop and formalise data taxonomies, including:
  
• Data dictionary creation
  
• Data asset inventory management
  
• Design and develop a Knowledge Management maturity roadmap aligned to organisational directives
  
• Ensure alignment of all deliverables with enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualifications and
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect and
  
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Solutions Architect
  

Strong experience in: 

• Data Governance frameworks and implementation
  
• Enterprise Architecture methodologies 
  
• Policy analysis and development
  
• Knowledge Management frameworks
  
• Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  

Strong experience in:

• Data Governance frameworks and implementation
  
• Enterprise Architecture methodologies 
  
• Policy analysis and development
  
• Knowledge Management frameworks
  
• Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment
  
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  
• Change management and facilitation expertise