Enterprise Architect Integration

* Role Title: Senior IM Enterprise Architect – Integration * Discipline: Safety & Technical * Type of Work: Support * Sub-discipline: IM: Portfolio & Architecture * Manages a Team: No * Reports to: Manager – IM Portfolio & Architecture * Manager Once Removed: Head of IM

Context

My client, a leading organisation within the resources and industrial sector, is undergoing a significant transformation journey. Formerly part of a larger multinational group, the business is transitioning to a standalone and independent entity with operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and international markets.

This strategic pivot presents a unique opportunity to redefine its operational capabilities, establish its own strategic vision, and drive enhanced value for stakeholders. With a full value chain from mining through to global marketing, my client is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and playing a leadership role in responsible and safe business practices.

Purpose of the Role

The IM Enterprise Architect – Integration will define and govern the enterprise integration architecture across IT and OT environments (cloud and on-premises). This role ensures architectural alignment with business objectives, cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals.

The role is key to enabling scalable, secure, and cost-efficient integration strategies that support digital transformation and operational improvement in a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety

• Consistently promote and embed health and safety principles.

• Personally champion a zero-harm culture.

2. Performance & Delivery

• Develop and maintain enterprise integration strategy, framework, standards, and roadmaps.

• Drive the enterprise architecture (EA) practice as an internal management consultancy.

• Define and enforce architecture guardrails and reference patterns.

• Evaluate and standardise integration technologies to support innovation and efficiency.

• Lead cloud and hybrid integration strategies.

• Analyse and optimise integration costs.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with business leaders, the CIO, IT, and security functions.

• Drive change management and technology adoption across the organisation.

• Provide technical guidance to infrastructure, application, and data teams.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.

3. People & Culture

• Promote a high-performing, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture.

• Encourage continuous improvement and collaboration.

4. Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, industry regulations, and external compliance requirements.

Role Relationships

• Direct Reports: None

• Key Internal Relationships:

  • Head of IM

  • Enterprise & Business Applications Teams

  • Business Unit Leaders (Finance, Operations, HR, Supply Chain)

  • IT Infrastructure & Security Teams

  • Data & Analytics Teams

  • Governance, Risk & Compliance teams

  • Digital Transformation stakeholders

• Key External Relationships:

  • Enterprise & Business Application Vendors

  • Cloud & Data Platform Providers

  • Industry Regulators

  • System Integrators and Consulting Partners

Capabilities and Experience Required

Mental Processing Ability

• Level of Work II: Diagnosing and improving operational processes through data analysis and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, system analysis, or equivalent experience.

• Desirable: Master's degree in a related field.

Certifications

• Required: Enterprise Architecture frameworks; valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence.

• Desirable: Cloud architecture, IT governance and security certifications.

Experience

5–7 years in:

• Integration architecture, cloud architecture, or digital transformation.

• Leading cross-functional teams during cloud migrations.

• Infrastructure modernisation and automation in large enterprises.

• Vendor and contract management.

• Navigating regulatory compliance, particularly in data security and privacy.

• Mining or similar industrial sector experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong expertise in APIs, middleware, and system integration technologies.

• Cloud computing, data governance, and data platform design.

• Microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, streaming/event-driven architecture.

• Data modeling, data lakes, and data warehousing technologies.

• Knowledge of integration security best practices and privacy regulations.

Technical Skills

• Enterprise integration across IT/OT environments.

• Advanced skills in cloud platforms and data governance.

• Developing capabilities in AI/ML and analytics platforms.

Social and Process Skills

• Strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

• Collaborative and persistent in applying expertise to achieve impact.

Other Requirements

• Valid medical certificate of fitness.

• Flexibility for ad hoc travel requirements.

Commitment to Inclusion

My client is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace, with zero tolerance for harassment or gender-based violence.