Director: Enterprise ArchitectJohannesburg

Requirements

• Qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA.
• Fully certified on TOGAF 9.
• Foundational certification in ITIL V3.
• COBIT 4.
• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Enterprise Architecture environment.

Duties

• Establish and enforce architectural principles, policies, and guidelines.
• Oversee the integration of systems, applications, and data across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain Technology Architecture Standards and conduct regular reviews.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of National Government Policy (GWEA Framework, CGICT Policy Framework and FOSS Policy) in GPG.
• Establish ICT/Digital strategies and plans that supports the organisation long term vision and operational goals.
• Identify potential risks in architectural solutions and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage the streamline business processes, functions, procedures and workflows and apply a consistent implementation approach.
• Consolidate the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) ICT Requirements.
• Enforce adherence to the Information Communication Technology Shared Services (ICTSS) Unified Pro.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture reference models and architecture principles to guide changes to processes or systems.
• Oversee the evaluation and selection of enterprise information, system and technology standards.
• Implements systems and controls to measure performance and manage risk.
• Manages the execution of business process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the development of new processes and systems and verifies feasibility.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, business units and stakeholders.
• Manage the governance processes are followed to minimise audit findings.
• Comply to audit process.
• Collaborate with the respective audit team that may be undertaking an audits.
• Timeous submit of information requested by auditors.
• Manage timeous closure of audit findings if any.
• Manage the governance processes are followed to minimise audit findings.
• Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance.
• Evaluate the performance of the business unit on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Manage the directorate budget and expenditure.
• Enforce adherence to organizational policies.

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Notes from the department

• Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience, and references) is required.
• The online Z83 form must be completed in full.
• All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the online Z83 must be completed in full.
• Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the online Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
• However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
• Applicants are not required to attach copies of qualifications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government.
• The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record.
• Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance.
• Applicants who fail to meet the requirements will not be considered.
• Such applications will be regarded as a regret.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
• No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof.
• The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/.
• For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• (This applies only when there is an SMS post).” If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).