Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking an IT / OT Infrastructure Architect (Information Technology and Operational Technology) – Mining to join their team in Johannesburg on a contact basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

The role is accountable for developing Architecture within Digital Technology (DT) across the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains. The purpose of this role is the selection of new technologies and the effective design of platforms to achieve the required business value via sound architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the global process to manage new technology ideas and demands, providing research, analysis, design review and recommendations to leadership
• Provide design support to projects and business groups in order to ensure efficient and safe technology architectures are delivered
• Proactively managing global leader stakeholder in a matrixed organization; developing a trust advisor and teaming approach
• Collaborating with the team to identify, select and implement appropriate solutions
• Monitor and research emerging innovation with a view to determining functionality that may provide business values.
• Full technology solutions architecture lifecycle, including requirements-gathering, vendor selection, design, costing, and non-functional optionality
• Formidable team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams
• Experience in the effective and efficient operation of IT infrastructure and applications services in multi-national companies
• Experience in delivery that includes the use of external supplier and offshore resources
• Experience in the development of technology and system strategies and roadmaps to address business strategy.
• Experience in the development of effective standards and policies governing IT matters.
• Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across a culturally and geographically diverse organization.
• Proven business and financial acumen.
• Experience in the mentoring and development of staff members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT related fields

Experience:

• Preferably with mining experience.
• 8+ years in a corporate IT environment, in senior leadership roles
• 8+ years' experience in IT technology architecture
• Experience in a related technical field (application development, deployment/implementation, and infrastructure)

Certificates:

• TOGAF or equivalent Architecture qualification
• MDP / MBA or equivalent management qualification

Contact information

Ashley Singh