Tech Architecture Manager

Job Title: Tech Architecture Manager

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Department: Enterprise Architecture

Reports to: Pierre Myburg

We are seeking a skilled Tech Architecture Manager to lead and drive the design and implementation of robust technology architecture solutions. As a key leader, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing enterprise-level technical strategies that support the organization’s business objectives and digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technological direction, advise on best practices, and ensure that architectural solutions deliver value, scalability, and efficiency.

• Architecture Strategy & Design: Lead the development, planning, and implementation of enterprise technology architecture strategies aligned with business objectives. Define architecture roadmaps and ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational frameworks.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation: Guide and mentor teams in the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies, tools, and methodologies. Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their applicability, and propose innovative solutions to drive business growth.
• Solution Integration & Delivery: Oversee the integration of technology solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless performance and scalability. Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure alignment between architectural designs and technical implementation.
• Governance & Standards Compliance: Establish and enforce architecture governance, policies, and standards across the organization. Ensure technology solutions adhere to security best practices, data governance, and regulatory guidelines.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with business and IT leaders to understand requirements and provide strategic guidance. Facilitate discussions between project teams, vendors, and partners to ensure alignment of solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement architectural improvements to optimize operations and cost. Establish key metrics for ongoing assessment of architecture effectiveness and business value.
• Team Management: Direct, mentor, and manage a team of technical architects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and team cohesion. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the architecture team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in technical architecture, solution design, or systems integration, including team or project leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL, or Zachman Framework.
• In‑depth knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), infrastructure design, and application development methodologies.
• Proficiency in system modeling tools and Dev Ops practices.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Certifications such as AWS Solution Architect, TOGAF, or PMP will be considered an advantage.