Job Description

Our client in the telecommunications sector is looking for a professional Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering on a contract duration of 5 months.

• Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (mandatory) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Postgraduate degree (preferred) such as a Master's in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.

• Professional certifications (advantageous):
• Cloud Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Engineer).
• Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Project/Delivery Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe).
• IT Service Management (ITIL).
• Security & Compliance (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).

• Relevant Experience - Senior Manager: Enterprise Engineering
• Minimum 10-15 years in technology and software engineering, with at least 5-7 years in senior leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale engineering -- including platform engineering, systems integration, middleware, and cloud-native architecture.
• Track record of leading enterprise modernization initiatives such as cloud transformation, API-first development, DevOps adoption, and automation at scale.
• Demonstrated success in governing engineering practices across multiple business units, ensuring compliance, security, and enterprise standards.
• Hands-on involvement in designing and delivering resilient, secure, and scalable platforms that support multiple business domains.
• Experience managing engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and enterprise technology portfolios.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, risk management, and IT governance within complex, regulated industries (e.g., banking, fintech, telecom, or large enterprises).
• Proven ability to build and mentor senior managers and technical leaders, fostering high-performing engineering cultures.

• Required Certifications
• (Baseline to ensure technical and governance credibility at enterprise level)
• Cloud Architecture:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Enterprise Architecture & Governance:
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• Zachman Framework (advantageous)
• IT Service & Governance:
• ITIL v4 (Managing Professional or Strategic Leader level)

For more information please contact:
Matshidiso Moabelo

Skills Required