Business Architect – 12-Month Contract

Midrand, Gauteng (Hybrid)
12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

A leading Investments Institution is seeking a highly experienced Business Architect to support enterprise transformation, strategic enablement, and operating model optimisation across the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating business strategy into actionable programmes, enabling enterprise alignment, and driving strategic initiatives from concept through to implementation.

• →Translate strategic objectives into actionable programmes using business models, capability frameworks, value streams, and process maps.
• →Develop and maintain business architecture frameworks, standards, governance models, and strategic roadmaps.
• →Design and optimise target operating models aligned to enterprise strategy and customer outcomes.
• →Drive enterprise alignment using Agile methodologies, design thinking principles, and customer experience (CX) insights.
• →Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• →Lead strategic initiatives from concept definition through to operating model implementation.
• →Conduct current-state and future-state analysis to identify business capability gaps, risks, and optimisation opportunities.
• →Support enterprise transformation and digital modernisation initiatives.
• →Create and maintain business architecture artefacts including:
• →Business capability models
• →Operating models
• →Value streams
• →Process maps
• →Strategic roadmaps
• →Organisational models
• →Conduct impact assessments relating to organisational, operational, and technology changes.
• →Provide strategic recommendations and insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Experience in delivering strategic business architecture initiatives such as:

• Client value proposition (CVP) development
• Segment operating model design
• Capability modelling across multiple business functions
• Process optimisation and customer onboarding enhancements
• Lead management and workflow improvement initiatives
• Enterprise-wide transformation and alignment programmes

• Relevant Degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy, Transformation, or Senior Business Analysis roles.
• Proven experience within large enterprise or complex corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Business capability modelling
• Operating model design
• Enterprise transformation
• Process optimisation
• Business architecture methodologies
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with executives, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.

• Experience within investments or financial services.
• TOGAF or Business Architecture certifications.
• Experience with architecture and modelling tools.
• Knowledge of BPMN and enterprise modelling techniques.

• Strategic thinking
• Business and commercial acumen
• Leadership and influence
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Collaboration and relationship management
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

If you are a strategic and solutions-driven Business Architect looking to contribute to impactful enterprise transformation initiatives within a dynamic development finance environment, we would like to hear from