Role Overview

Affirmative Portfolios Pty Ltd is recruiting for a IT Data Architect (Permanent) - Johannesburg in Sandton. This role sits in Information Technology & Digital Communications and is suited to someone who can contribute with discipline, sound judgement and practical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to The , The Technology Data Architect designs and governs enterprise-grade Azure data platforms, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions aligned to business and regulatory needs.
The role drives data modernization, analytics, automation, and integration, reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Architect.
Design and implement Azure-based data solutions (Azure SQL, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, Databricks, Dataverse).
Establish conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned to business domains.

Requirements

Relevant experience in a similar role or closely related environment.
Clear communication, good organisation and reliable follow-through.
A practical working style with attention to detail and service quality.
Comfort with the systems, tools or technical platforms mentioned in the source role.