Specialist: ICT Architecture

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.

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Purpose Statement

Design, develop, implement and maintain ICT architecture solutions, analysis and systems in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for SABS to ensure that the respective business application, data, systems, infrastructure, and security perspectives are in line with the organisation's technology and governance strategies, policies and standards.

Qualification

• 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

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 evidence 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.