Solution Architect (IT Risk / Governance)
7400 Cape Town, Western Cape DLK Group
Posted 22 days ago
Job Description
The role of the Solutions Architect (IT Risk / Governance) encompasses many activities including (but not limited to) :
- Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure IT solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to governance standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to proposed solutions.
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, including security controls and contingency plans, to minimise exposure to potential risks.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as data protection regulations and security frameworks.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to establish governance frameworks and ensure alignment with organisational policies and procedures.
- Documenting governance and risk management aspects of solution designs, including risk assessments, compliance requirements, and mitigation strategies.
- Communicating effectively with project stakeholders and other teams to address governance and risk-related concerns and ensure the successful implementation of solutions.
Requirements
Any 3-year diploma (NQF Level 6) and a certification in IT Risk Management
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in :
IT Risk or Governance Specialist across ICT domain; andWorking and consulting in Enterprise Organisation (of more than 1000 users).Minimum of 3 years’ experience in :
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Senior Solution Architect-API
Pinelands, Western Cape R - R Y Old Mutual South Africa
Posted today
Job Description
Let's Write Africa's Story Together
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
Planning
Lead solution requirements gathering and ensure alignment with business objectives and constraints.Define and refine architecture runways for intentional architecture with the enterprise architectProvide input into business cases and costingParticipate and provide architectural runway requirements into Programme Increment (PI) PlanningDevelop and oversee segment architecture views and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.Maintain and oversee the segment and solution artifacts in the set enterprise repository and knowledge portals aligned to the rest of the architectureManage the architecture processes based on the requirements for each architypeManage change impact of the architecture with stakeholdersDevelop and participate in the build of the solution architecture practice with embedded architects and engineers including the relevant methods, repository and toolsManage the segment and solution architecture considering the business, application, information / data and technology viewpointsEstablish, enforce and implement standards, guardrails, frameworks, and patternsSolution Design
Lead and review conceptual, logical, and detailed designsEvaluate and approve solution options and technology selectionsSelect appropriate technology, tools and build for the solutionOversee and maintain the solution blueprintsDrive incremental modernisation initiatives in the delivery areaRisk, Governance and Compliance
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks at a solution architecture levelEnsure and enforce compliance with policies, standards, and regulationsLead architecture reviews and integrate with governance functionsIntegrate with other governance and compliance functions to ensure continuity in managing the investment and risk for the organisation pertaining to the solution architecturesEstablish and provide standards, guidance, and tools to delivery teams.Implementation Guidance and Collaboration
Establish and provide solution architecture guidance and tools to delivery teamsLead and facilitate collaboration with delivery teams to achieve architecture objectivesManage and resolve deviations and ensure up-to-date solution design documentationIdentify opportunities to optimise delivery of solutionsOversee and conduct post-implementation reviewsDevelop code patterns and implementations where requiredCommunication and Knowledge Sharing
Communicate the up-to-date views for the architectureCommunicate and collaborate the relevant standards, practices, guardrails and tools to stakeholdersEnsure that IT teams are well informed or trained in the respective architecture requirementsCommunicate and collaborate with stakeholders' relevant views on planning, technology assessments, risk, compliance, governance and project assessmentsDrive or participate in the relevant Centres of Excellence (CoEs)Communicating technology vision and roadmap aligned to the business strategyParticipate in the architecture collaboration forumsEnsure effective participation in the Agile CeremoniesMinimum Qualifications / Experience (required For The Job)
MatricDegree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering OR relevant diploma / degreeCloud Certifications (AWS or Azure)Financial Services experience in Insurance and / or BankingProficiency with API Management platforms and API gatewaysExperience : Requires a minimum of 7 years in technical / solution design role and a minimum of 10 years' relevant IT experienceAdditional Qualifications / Experience (preferred, Not a Requirement)
TOGAFArchiMateExperience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with CI / CD pipelinesKnowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or other modern API protocols.Background in software development (Java, Python, )Background in software development (.Net, Java, Python, , etc.)The key focus for the senior solution architect is to perform planning aligned to business objectives on key solutions and objectives, build and participate the architecture capability building, perform solution architecture and design, manage architecture risk and compliance, provide design and build governance and support and communicate and share knowledge around the architecture practices, guardrails, blueprints and standards related to the solution design.
Skills
Adaptive Thinking, Apache Kafka, API Platforms, Application Development, Building Architecture, Confidentiality, Database Administration, Database Queries, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Compression, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Design, Executing Plans, Gateway Servers, IT Architecture, Microservice Framework, Microservices Architecture, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Solutions Design, Teamwork, Test Case Management
Competencies
Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
21 October 2025 , 23 : 59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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