SATIC - Junior Enterprise Architecture (Senior Associate)

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business Administration / Information Systems or similar.
2. Technical Certification relevant to the technology used within the organisation (e.g. Cloud practitioner, Azure fundamentals, AI, etc.)

Experience & Skills:

1. A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in a technology or architecture role, including exposure to architectural practices and projects.
2. Strong interest in enterprise architecture and a willingness to learn and grow within the field.
3. Basic understanding of architectural concepts and principles.
4. Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities:

Documentation Assistance:

1. Assist in creating and maintaining architectural documentation, including diagrams, reports, and project files.
2. Ensure that all documentation is organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible.

Analysis and Research:

1. Collaborate with senior architects to research technology trends and conduct analyses to support architectural decision-making.
2. Help identify potential solutions and best practices by gathering and analyzing relevant information.

Design Support:

1. Contribute to architectural design tasks under the guidance of senior architects.
2. Participate in the development of architectural solutions that align with EA principles and project requirements.

Learning and Development:

1. Continuously learn and deepen knowledge of architectural principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
2. Seek guidance from senior team members and actively participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Collaboration:

1. Work closely with senior architects and project teams to support various architectural tasks.
2. Collaborate on projects to gain practical experience and understanding of solution architecture processes.

Records Maintenance:

1. Assist in maintaining records of architectural decisions, project statuses, and relevant information.
2. Ensure accurate and thorough documentation is kept for future reference and reporting.

Communication:

1. Support communication within the EA team and with external stakeholders by assisting in correspondence and responding to inquiries.
2. Facilitate the relay of messages and information between team members and other stakeholders.

Role overview:

The Junior Solution Architect plays a foundational role in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team, supporting various architectural activities. This entry-level position is designed to provide learning opportunities and growth within the field of enterprise architecture, focusing on assisting in the creation and maintenance of architectural solutions.