Introduction

An established organisation is seeking a Technical Architect to join its team in Empangeni. This role joins a technology team focused on reliable delivery and continuous improvement. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful systems, applications, infrastructure, or digital services depending on the portfolio and team structure.

The role is positioned within a structured environment where delivery quality, stakeholder communication, and practical problem-solving are valued. The successful candidate will be expected to work with appropriate urgency, maintain quality standards, and support a collaborative delivery culture while contributing to business-facing outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position requires a balance of technical execution, documentation discipline, and effective collaboration across teams.

Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen delivery predictability, system value, and team capability.
Review solution quality, documentation, governance requirements, and service performance indicators.
Provide technical or functional direction to team members and support structured decision-making.
Prepare executive-ready updates, summaries, and recommendations where required.
Manage risks, dependencies, escalations, and cross-functional communication throughout delivery cycles.
Translate strategic requirements into practical plans, roadmaps, implementation steps, or technical standards.
Lead or coordinate delivery across projects, systems, architecture, teams, or product workstreams depending on the portfolio.
Define priorities, align stakeholders, and ensure delivery outputs meet agreed timelines, quality expectations, and business objectives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Applicants should bring a solid technical foundation together with the ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven ability to manage delivery priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and guide implementation or support outcomes.
Comfortable with governance, reporting, planning, and structured communication at cross-functional or leadership level.
Good working knowledge of documentation standards, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
Typically suited to candidates with around 5–8 years relevant experience and confidence handling complex responsibilities, mentorship, or technical guidance.