Job Description

Structural Information
Job number: 10028132
Job title: Snr Specialist: Solution Architecture
Job grade: S4
Group/ BU: CSB
Division: Digital & Information
Span of control: 0-5
Reports to: Executive Management
Core Description
Accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet business requirements in support of a given portfolio. Responsible for partnering with key roles players (e.g. project managers, business analysts, enterprise architects, business clients, solution providers etc.) to create solutions that are aligned to architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits). Within the solution development lifecycle this role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case. Provide end-to-end solution design and consulting during the detailed design, build, testing and deployment phases, and re-engage to perform benefits realization.
Job Responsibilities
- Conceptualize ideas into solutions
- Responsible for assessing and defining solutions that aligns with the IT strategy and Architecture principles, policies and standards; and governing their use
- Create end-to-end solutions according to the best practices
- Define and align solutions with Enterprise Architecture strategy and roadmap for Telkom Consumer
- Define best practices, standards and re-usable architecture solution patterns
- Strategic alignment with the agreed Business Architecture
- Strategic alignment of solutions to Security Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture and Integration Architecture
- Develop design patterns based on adopted architecture technologies and best practices
- Drive the use of microservices architectural approach in design patterns and models within Telkom Consumer
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues from other disciplines to define technology objectives, assess solution options and devise architectural solutions that achieve both strategic business goals and meet operational requirements (PMO, EA, Product Management, IT Strategy, Marketing, etc.)
- An all-rounder, with technical understanding of how systems can work together effectively
- Provide detailed architectural solution design to delivery teams
- Continuous solution architecture improvements using holistic thinking/ systems approach
- Collaborate with all relevant Telkom domains to communicate the Consumer IT Architecture plans and direction on a continuous basis
- Develop and continuously improve Architecture design documentation for internal, vendor and partner consumption
- Develop and communicate Architecture rollout strategies and data migration solutions
- Support the development of strategic business case and high-level Program plan
- Drive end-to-end solution designs until completion
Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications & ICT areas of the business; Strong command of the fundamentals of a service-oriented architecture; Thorough knowledge of data modelling (both object models and data flow modelling); eTOM/TAM; TOGAF; BSS solutions including open source; Architecture Design; Project Management Principles; Business Acumen; Problem Solving; Financial Management; Telkom Policies/ Procedures & Procedures; Procurement and Supply Chain; Local and Global ICT market Dynamics
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Architecture & IT domain management; Solution architecture, detailed design and solutions planning and delivery; Experience in linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems; Experience with business and technical requirement analysis, business process modelling/mapping, and data mapping; Strong understanding of enterprise application integration patterns; Working knowledge of Open Source technologies; Conflict Management; Influencing Techniques; Leadership Communication; Communication; Computer Applications; Decision Making; Vendor Performance Measures; Professional Relationship Management; Negotiation Techniques; Risk Mitigation; Presentation
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Thought Leadership: Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Managing tasks
Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART)
Certifications
Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology

Experience

• 7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level

Additional Information
Qualifications and Experience:

• TOGAF will be advantageous.
• ITIL Foundations will be advantageous.
• Experience critical and extensive technical knowledge and experience in the Telecommunications, ICT and business areas, including business analysis, knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and IT domain management.
• Experience in IT Transformation projects.
• Experience in Business Support Solution (BSS) such as CRM, Order Management & Billing will be advantageous.
• Business Process Management.
• Prepared to travel nationally and internationally.

Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
Key Stakeholders

• IT Functional Areas and Leadership team
• IT Value Chain areas (Business/ External vendors/ stakeholders/ consultants/ Openserve/ BCX etc.)
• Business Community - Products, Customer Services, Customer Value Management, Business Operations, IT Architecture
• Legal Services
• Procurement Services
• Corporate Finance
• HR

Skills Required