Specialist: Enterprise Architect

Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To provide architectural and design guidance and expertise to Technology and Vodacom as a whole for technical and commercial initiatives.
• To support the overall deployment/upgrade/evolution of Vodacom technical platforms from an architectural perspective.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team and broader Technology Group in order to co-produce the long-term Vodacom Enterprise Architecture.
• To collaborate on technical Evolution Roadmaps for various technologies within or across domains, taking into consideration the relevant standards, industry and market trends and relevant business needs.
• To produce technical Target Architectures for technical domains in order to transform the Technology landscape in line with the company strategy.
• To communicate effectively maintain sound Relationships at the relevant levels within the Company and all other Commercial customers within Vodacom in accordance with agreed strategies with Line Management. This includes:
  • To be able to communicate at all levels within the organization through documented outputs tailored to the specific project/initiative, engagement, audience and desired outcome. This could include written documents, presentations, reports, memos, meetings, workshops, etc.
  • To effectively present outputs produced to all levels (with management support at CxO levels) within the organization.
  • To work with a peer architect group in requesting and providing peer review and guidance on initiatives and deliverables.

• To produce global industry standard, professionally written documents for all initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric/Grade 12 (or SAQA Accredited equivalent) is essential
• A 3-year degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (Light Current) is essential. Honour’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 2-5 years total experience in the telecommunications Industry is essential, 2 years of which should ideally be in Architecture, Systems Planning or Systems Design.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• In depth knowledge/experience of the Telecommunication Industry in one of the following domains:
  • Mobile Telecommunications technologies, including Access, Transmission and Core Network knowledge, both Circuit and Packet switched
  • Mobile bearer technologies as defined by 3GPP/IETF/GSMA
  • Data, AI & Analytics technologies Enterprise platforms such as data lakes, Data Lakehouse, Data Management & Governance and analytics platforms for reporting and insights. This includes AI/ML capabilities that would enable data driven decision making, operational optimization and insights within Telecommunications
  • Telecommunications BSS knowledge including (but not limited to) CRM , Technologies (including Online), Charging/Billing/Mediation, MCCM/BI Technologies and Middleware/Integration Technologies.
  • Digital Evolution technologies including 5G, Cloud, Platforms, Microservices, Disruptive Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Internet of Things and so forth.

• General knowledge of key technology concepts that impact Telecommunications and the broader ICT industry in order to provide thought leadership
• Enterprise Architecture Methodologies, Standards and Best Practices as defined by industry architectural bodies.
• Communications skills including interpersonal skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, relationship building ability, management reporting etcetera.
• Use of English language for professional technical writing to produce presentations and documents that are of global industry standard.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 06 April 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.