Cloud Solution Architect

To design and deliver innovative, scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions aligned to business strategy and enterprise architecture objectives, providing technical leadership across complex initiatives while ensuring governance, security, performance, and operational sustainability.

• National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12).
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field (NQF 7).
• Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or related field (NQF 8) – recommended.
• TOGAF Certification – recommended.
• Minimum 10 years' overall IT industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Solution Architect or Technical Architect role.
• Extensive experience designing and delivering cloud solutions using Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience with private and public cloud platforms including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles in an architecture capacity.
• Experience with mission-critical systems and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Strong financial management, cost estimation, and solution planning experience.

• Provide architecture leadership and subject-matter expertise across complex technology initiatives.
• Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture principles.
• Develop solution plans that balance cost, risk, quality, and business value.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable.
• Define and implement reusable architecture assets, patterns, and standards.
• Lead cloud adoption, migration, and modernisation initiatives.
• Design secure cloud-native solutions across Azure and/or AWS platforms.
• Develop cloud strategies that support long-term business growth and digital transformation.
• Ensure architectural standards, policies, and practices are applied consistently.
• Convert business and technical requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Mentor architects, developers, analysts, and engineering teams.