Head of Enterprise Architecture
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
The Head of Enterprise Architecture will be responsible for defining and maintaining the company's architectural vision, principles, and standards. They will lead the architecture review board, perform architecture health-checks, and conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent EA framework certification (required).
- CISSP, MCSE/MCTS, or PRINCE2 (advantageous).
- 8 to 10 years in IT architecture or solution design, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record leading architecture for large-scale, cross-domain implementations.
- Hands-on expertise across business, data, application, and technology domains.
- Deep understanding of security architecture, infrastructure design, software development lifecycles, and data management.
- Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other related frameworks.
- Expertise in the development and reviewing of reference architectures.