Business Architect

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time R800 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Job Description

To maintain and enhance Business Architecture within the relevant business area; work closely with the technical architects to ensure the data, solution and application architecture is in line with the business architecture; and implement according to enterprise strategy, business strategy and platform thinking.

  • Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
  • Provide Business Architecture subject matter expertise and thought leadership and act as an agent for change.
  • Promote the architecture at all relevant levels to obtain buy-in or required approvals.
  • Develop, maintain and enhance Business Architecture within the relevant business area and ensure effective implementation thereof.
  • Design and implement new or cutting-edge systems, solutions and processes and initiate innovations and changes aligned to business strategy based on area of accountability.
  • Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialization.
  • Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
  • Develop strategy and ensure alignment to business strategy and platform thinking.
  • Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes.
  • Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
  • Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
  • Creates solutions to meet customer demands to deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.

Education and experience

  • Bachelor's or Postgrad Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience with business process modeling, business capability mapping, and business strategy development.
  • 5 Years of Experience as a Business Architect
  • Familiarity with architecture frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or similar. Experience in managing or leading cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of relevanttechnologies, tools, and platforms that support business architecture.
    • Experience with business process modelling, business capability mapping, and business strategy development
  • Certifications in Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF,

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

05/12/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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