Abacus provides customers with easy and affordable insurance solutions through selected PEPKOR group companies. Abacus, a subsidiary wholly owned by the renowned Pepkor Group, stands as a significant player in the landscape of B2B insurance providers to Pepkor and its associated household name operating companies. Abacus is undergoing a transformational journey geared towards rapid expansion, and we are seeking talented individuals to collaborate in shaping our exciting future endeavours and exploring new horizons. Job Purpose: Enterprise Architect Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive technology architectural vision and strategy that aligns with business goals. Strategic Management: Oversee the function that determines the architectural vision and strategy that aligns with business objectives. Infrastructure Planning: Develop a technology infrastructure plan covering systems, technology, and network architectures. Standard and Policies: Establish and maintain technology standards and policies. Contingency Planning: Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure infrastructure resilience. Support and Delivery: Create an infrastructure capable of supporting the required products, services, and delivery mechanisms. Client relationship management. Deal with customers in a customer centric manner (Treating Customers Fairly) Effective self-management and teamwork. Education Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years in IT architectural roles with at least 3 years in an enterprise architecture capacity. Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role in insurance/fintech industry Required Job Competencies Possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership skills. Drive the alignment of technology initiatives in line with the strategic goals of the business. Design and implement architectural solutions that support the growth and innovation of the organization. Design and implement enterprise architecture frameworks. Integrate various technologies and platforms to support business needs. Lead the adoption of cloud computing and ensure secure, scalable solutions. Develop and enforce cybersecurity best practices. Manage data architecture and governance. Oversee software development methodologies and tools. Align IT strategy with business objectives and drive innovation. Develop and maintain IT roadmaps and manage IT budgets. Lead and mentor cross-functional teams. Manage stakeholder relationships and drive change management initiatives. Proficiency in architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Proven leadership and decision-making abilities. Market related Apply Now

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