The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

Information Systems Development

POST:  Enterprise Architect

Reference Number: 30001189

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in ICT, Computer Science or Electronic Engineering.
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• 8 years’ experience in an enterprise architecture or ICT architecture environment (Including at least 3 years in an enterprise architect role).

Key responsibilities:

Develop and Maintain Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Roadmap

• Analyse DUT strategy, ICT strategy and current-state architecture to define baseline and key constraints.
• Define architecture principles, standards and reference architectures (business, data, application and technology).
• Develop and maintain target-state architectures and transition roadmaps with clear sequencing and dependencies.
• Facilitate architecture governance engagements to obtain input, resolve trade-offs and secure approvals.
• Engage stakeholders to clarify goals, scope, requirements and success measures for initiatives.
• Analyse processes, information flows and systems to identify improvement opportunities and constraints.
• Develop business cases including options analysis, costs, benefits, risks, resource implications and timelines.
• Proactively research emerging technologies, architectural patterns and industry best practice relevant to DUT.
• Benchmark against peer institutions where appropriate and evaluate fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Produce research briefs, recommendations and presentations for executive and technical audiences.
• Develop solution architectures and blueprints for priority initiatives, ensuring alignment to target architecture.
• Define integration patterns, data flows, non-functional requirements and key technical decisions.
• Conduct architecture reviews of project designs and vendor proposals, providing clear recommendations.
• Establish and maintain architecture governance processes (standards, patterns, review checklists and templates).
• Develop and update ICT architecture policies, procedures and guidelines to support audit and governance requirements.
• Work with system owners and project teams to plan architecture implementation with minimal service disruption.
• Identify dependencies and impacts across systems and coordinate technical stakeholders accordingly.
• Provide architecture advisory services to ICT and business stakeholders, including problem diagnosis and options.
• Facilitate workshops to resolve complex design issues and agree on practical action plans.
• Coach and mentor ICT team members on architecture practices, standards and documentation expectations.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Ms ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Please note:

While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record screening, and lifestyle audits for financially related positions. Submission of an application constitutes consent to these checks. The University may also require psychometric or other assessments where justified by the requirements of the position.