Lead Data Architect
Lead Data Architect
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Job Description
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Information Technology Division
Lead Data Architect (Post Level 6)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. IT/178/0825
The Information Technology (IT) Division of Stellenbosch University (SU) needs a Lead Data Architect who is user-centric has strong data knowledge problem-solving and design thinking abilities with a diverse knowledge across IT to assist the University in modernising and sustaining their current ICT data landscape. Knowledge of the higher education landscape or architecture would be an advantage. The incumbent will work closely with institutional stakeholders as part of the ICT function to understand their needs and objectives to realise value to the institution by defining and implementing fitting solutions.
The role of the Lead Data Architect is to expand the institutions responsible use of data as a strategic enabler by strategically designing developing and implementing data principles models patterns and best practices for each value stream aligned to the institutional strategy and goals. These principles models patterns and best practices will be designed at the various architecture layers of the ICT Architecture.
For the ICT Architecture Practice the Lead Data Architect will be involved in maturing the architecture practice community and framework (purpose standards and resources) to ensure the practice remains relevant adapts to demand timeously and is seen as a strategic capability for the University.
Duties/Pligte
Establishing data architecture framework standards and practice
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
None.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as but not limited to: noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Chantel Coetzee on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
Information Technology Division
Lead Data Architect (Post Level 6)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. IT/178/0825
The Information Technology (IT) Division of Stellenbosch University (SU) needs a Lead Data Architect who is user-centric has strong data knowledge problem-solving and design thinking abilities with a diverse knowledge across IT to assist the University in modernising and sustaining their current ICT data landscape. Knowledge of the higher education landscape or architecture would be an advantage. The incumbent will work closely with institutional stakeholders as part of the ICT function to understand their needs and objectives to realise value to the institution by defining and implementing fitting solutions.
The role of the Lead Data Architect is to expand the institutions responsible use of data as a strategic enabler by strategically designing developing and implementing data principles models patterns and best practices for each value stream aligned to the institutional strategy and goals. These principles models patterns and best practices will be designed at the various architecture layers of the ICT Architecture.
For the ICT Architecture Practice the Lead Data Architect will be involved in maturing the architecture practice community and framework (purpose standards and resources) to ensure the practice remains relevant adapts to demand timeously and is seen as a strategic capability for the University.
Duties/Pligte
Establishing data architecture framework standards and practice
- Developing and delivering short and long-term strategic goals for data architecture (across all the layers and domains) vision and standards aligned to the institutional and individual responsibility centre goals.
- Ensuring that data strategies and architectures (including management tools and standards) comply to internal governance and regulatory requirements and are promoted within the University.
- Conducting data capacity planning life cycle duration usage requirements and feasibility studies.
- Creating short-term tactical solutions (aligned to the practice Division business owner or University) for data architecture to achieve long-term objectives and an overall data management roadmap.
- Overseeing the mapping (current and target) of data sources data movement interfaces and analytics with the goal of ensuring data quality and opportunities of reuse migration and/or refinement.
- Leading brainstorming sessions to develop potential data architecture solutions for business and/or institutional needs gaps requirements or strategic initiatives.
- Analysing and reporting on the data architecture industry and technology trends by supplying guidance on how it will impact the institutional opportunities as well as risks.
- Engaging with stakeholders through clear communication appropriate levels of context and explanation.
- Collaborating across the University (including but not limited to projects and initiatives) by assisting with data-related deliverables problems regarding integration compatibility and multiple-platform integration.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Bachelors degree in computer science information systems or a relevant field.
- At leastfiveyears or more work experience in data architecture with the appropriate certifications and experience in developing reference architectures principles and standardsORat least ten years or more work experience as a data analyst with experience in reference architectures principles and standards.
- More than five years experience in leading teams.
- Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills to coordinate projects and deliverables across IT and business.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrable ability to evaluate options and apply them to complex institutional problems.
- Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of data architecture frameworks and standards.
- Experience in Agile or other delivery methodologies.
- A broad understanding of information technology topics and trends.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
None.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#LI-POST
#PSS
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as but not limited to: noise hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Chantel Coetzee on or at
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process:Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at
Employment Type
Full-Time
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