Johannesburg, South Africa
10 days ago
IT Architecture Head
Job Description

Hello IT Head of Architecture. Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and the game changers. As part of our talent team at FNB Points of Presence, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change

To manage the function of IT architecture, direction, QA, object distribution and IT risk and audit for the business. 


Are You Someone Who Can: 

Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions. 

Establish, align and manage target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency. 

Establish and align target and budget goals with overall strategic objectives and ensure each functional area remains within budgeted cost limits. 

Develop and implement differentiated service models for client segments. 

Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements. 

Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations. 

Develop strategic platforms to meet the business growth demands and define the right infrastructure requirements for any new business initiative. 

Develop and implement best practice policy and process strategies for Architecture to enhance cost and time efficiencies, improvements and problem solving. 

Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions.  Ensure compliance with audit requirements. 

Identify business opportunities or create new business concepts and development approaches to support business growth. 

Ensure that management processes are put in place to ensure that all operational issues are tracked, and controls are implemented to maintain high levels of data ethics. 

Develop Strategies to improve operational and cost efficiencies by tracking, controlling and influencing activities with the specific aim to increase efficiencies of the team by keeping pace with the accelerated rate of innovation and develop plans to allow the organization to become more flexible. 

Manage own development to increase own competencies. 

Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes and services. 

Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and increase competencies. 


You Will Be an Ideal Candidate If You Have 

B.Sc. degree or the relevant field 

A minimum of 10 experience within architectural environment.  


You will have access to 

Opportunities to network and collaborate 

A challenging working environment 

Opportunities to innovate 


We can be a match if you are / have 

Analytical 

Adaptable and curious 

Thrive in a collaborative environment 

Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking 

Strategic Thinking 

 

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you! 
 

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. 
 

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now! 

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31/05/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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