The Role
Support development and implementation of data governance and knowledge management strategies. Facilitate stakeholder requirements gathering, review policies, establish governance structures, develop data taxonomies and data dictionaries, design KM maturity roadmap, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
Summary Generated by Built In
Role Overview
The Mid-Level Enterprise Architect will support the organisation in driving the development and implementation of data governance and knowledge management strategies. The role focuses on aligning organisational processes, policies, and frameworks with broader strategic directives to ensure effective data management and institutional knowledge practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate requirements gathering processes, including stakeholder engagement, documentation, communication, and change management aligned to organisational strategies
- Review existing data management policies and strategies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements aligned with best practices
- Support the establishment and formal implementation of data governance structures, including:
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Developing terms of reference
- Coordinating governance forums and workshops
- Establishing reporting mechanisms
- Develop and formalise data taxonomies, including:
- Data dictionary creation
- Data asset inventory management
- Design and develop a Knowledge Management maturity roadmap aligned to organisational directives
- Ensure alignment of all deliverables with enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualifications and
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect and
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Solutions Architect
Strong experience in:
- Data Governance frameworks and implementation
- Enterprise Architecture methodologies
- Policy analysis and development
- Knowledge Management frameworks
- Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Strong experience in:
- Data Governance frameworks and implementation
- Enterprise Architecture methodologies
- Policy analysis and development
- Knowledge Management frameworks
- Experience in large or complex organisational environments will be advantageous
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Change management and facilitation expertise
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Enterprise Architecture, or related field
- Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar mid-level role
- Experience with Data Governance frameworks and implementation
- Experience with Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent)
- Policy analysis and development experience
- Knowledge Management frameworks experience
- Experience in large or complex organisational environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, change management, and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
DLK Group is a 100% black-owned and managed company, with our roots in Cape Town, and projects managed throughout South Africa. Our track record of operational excellence and innovation over 2 decades has made us trusted advisors to our clients. We provide the people, expertise, support, and training required to implement complex IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture and ERP solutions. We partner with our clients to build successful organisations, underpinned by robust technology.
