Key Performance Areas
·         Facilitate establishment of Architecture Standards and Policy.
·         Lead/ provide guidance on Business Solutions Development.
·         Lay out the architectural principles for all the departments in association with solution architect, security manager and other IT service delivery managers.
·         Determine Enterprise Architecture policy and standards definition and evolution and works with PMO to coordinate project pipeline management.
·         Design and present Architecture concepts to various high level committee structures.
·         Ensure governance by defining and establishing processes by which software and operating models are built.
·         Ensure enterprise architecture review are done periodically to evaluate and address technology standards adherence
·         Perform application portfolio rationalization. Analyze, define, and document system architecture and design for data, workflow, security, hardware integration, operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs. Identify key components and requirements necessary to ensure that architecture of the integrated environment is capable of reaching maximum levels of availability, efficiency, scalability and security. 
·         Ensure architectural recommendations that are in line with the strategic vision for the enterprise and wider best practice.
·         Understand and present the immediate/tactical and strategic benefits of adopting a consistent architectural approach within the context of the client's business to help the client justify his investments.
·         Act as champion to help all facets of the development enterprise (hardware, software, integration) to understand and adopt these standards and policies. Collaborate in Enterprise Architecture planning initiatives to arrive at:
Ø  Current state architecture;
Ø  Future state architecture;
Ø  Roadmap;
Ø  Risks and constraints;
Ø  EA policy and standard definition.
·         Engage relevant peers from other disciplines or domains during implementation of Solution Architecture/ Design.
·         Provide direction and management to ensure that enhancements and modifications to the system adhere to all System and Business Development Methodology and Quality of Service Standards in order to deliver a quality enhancement that meets business requirements
·         Prepare reports.
 
Qualifications and Experience
·         NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) related qualification in BSC Computer Science Degree / BTech Information Technology.
·         TOGAF certification.
·         ITIL certified will be an added advantage.
·         Certification in Business Process will be an added advantage.
·         Certification in Systems and Business Architecture will be an added advantage.
·         Professional Project Management certificate will be an added advantage.
·         Relevant 6-8 years' experience in an ICT Enterprise/Solution Architect role of which 2 (two) years must have been on a supervisory level or lead role.
 

 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
·         Knowledge of relevant Information Technology governance standards and legislative framework (such as COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF, SDLC, ASAP, SOA).
·         Strong technical expertise and proven solution design skills with breadth of knowledge across architecture disciplines.
·         Demonstrated Business Analysis/Data Mining experience.
·         Strategic capability and leadership
·         Results orientation
·         Business and financial acumen
·         Brand and stakeholder orientation
·         Organisational resilience
·         Communication
·         Team resilience
·         Network and alliances
·         Talent management
·         Change management
 
Remuneration 
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R911 075.00 per annum, negotiable.
 
NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
 
Closing date: 07 August 2018
 
Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is  Lebom.recruitment@raf.co.za OR hand delivered at 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Glades 2, Centurion.
 
 
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
1.     Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
2.     Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
3.     Submit a short CV with a maximum of  5 pages
4.     Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are under represented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
 
Please note that the prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting
 
NB:  Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful