The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites applications for a **Solution Architect** (Ref: VAC00504/26) on a **3-year fixed-term contract** at its Erasmuskloof office. The role involves designing and implementing ICT solutions aligned with government enterprise architecture, requiring **6-7 years’ experience** in solution analysis, development, and architecture. Key responsibilities include developing solution strategies, ensuring governance compliance, and enhancing interoperability of government systems. **Qualifications**: Minimum 3-year ICT-related diploma/degree. **Technical competencies** include TOGAF, GWEA, COBIT, ITIL, SDLC, and project management. **Salary range**: R651,627 – R977,440. **Closing date**: 06 June 2025. Apply via the e-Government Portal (www.eservices.gov.za).
REFERENCE NR : VAC00504/26
JOB TITLE : Solution Architect
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Lead Solution Architect
DIVISION : NRCS: National and Regional Consulting Services
DEPT : Technical Consulting Services
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : 3 years Fixed term contract (Internal & External)
Purpose of the job
To perform the solution analysis and architecture in order to design, develop/procure, package, release, and
maintain/enhance ICT solutions and systems, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for
Government. This includes the analysis and design required for the development of Solution Architecture and the
integration thereof with the other applicable Enterprise Architecture domains (Business Architecture,
Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture and Security Architecture).
Key Responsibility Areas
• Support lines of business in developing and implementing solutions strategies and roadmaps to ensure a
comprehensive and integrated government ICT ecosystem.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance and monitor the adherence
thereto to deliver quality products in a controlled environment.
• Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution
and software development; and
• Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms for ICT Solutions to improve
interoperability of government systems.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in an ICT-related field.
Experience: 6 – 7 years’ experience in the ICT field, including solution analysis, development and architecture with
leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization including
4 years’ experience in solution analysis, development and architecture for the development, implementation and
maintenance/enhancements of ICT systems within the corporate/public sector, including: Strategic thinking and
leadership abilities; Successfully developed and implemented applications; Demonstrated project management
competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and
Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems 3 years’ experience in
solution design and modelling including Solution design translating business requirements into proposed solutions
within both the existing and planned future ICT landscape, Conceptual solution models; Logical solution models;
Physical solution models; and Solution architecture documentation describing the design and models.
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Development, Integration, and
Implementation Methodologies Development methodologies (RUP, Open Up, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001, ISOIEC12207)
IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security and Standards COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products
OSS (Open Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures Execution of Architecture methods and
practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA Development (.NET Framework, Java Framework, Other IDE) Enterprise architecture
framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS) Security (Software and Technologies) Portal
(HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations) Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies)
Entity Relationship Diagrams Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML) Project Management Business
Process Management Notation Business Development Business Process Management Stakeholder Management
Customer Relationship Management People Management Negotiations Communication Computer skills.
Technical Competencies: Architecture, Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation) IT Project Management,
Project/Programme Management, Vendor/Supplier Management. Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active
listening.
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process
1. Register using your ID and personal information
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration
3. Log in using your username and password
4. Click on “Employment & Labour
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:
1. Click on “Employment & Labour
2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”
3. Login using your username and password
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs
For queries/support contact [email protected] or call 080 1414
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered.
Closing Date: 06 June 2025
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer, and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
number for the position you are applying for.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract,
verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted
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