TRAFFIC Gauteng

Solution Architect

Whizants (Pty) Ltd.

Job Description

Start Date:Immediate

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design scalable, secure, and high-performing IT solutions aligned with business goals. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge business and technology while providing technical leadership. Experience working within the public sector is essential, with a strong understanding of government processes, compliance, and procurement environments.

Minimum requirements:
  • 7+ years' experience in IT architecture / systems design
  • Proven experience working within the public sector (government or state-owned entities)
  • Strong cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with enterprise integrations
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design end-to-end cloud and enterprise architecture solutions
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs
  • Lead architecture discussions with stakeholders
  • Support RFPs and tender technical responses (particularly within the public sector)
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies and platforms
  • Ensure system integration, scalability, and security
  • Provide leadership to engineering teams
  • Assist with cost estimation and project planning
Nice To Have:
  • AWS / Azure Solutions Architect certifications
  • TOGAF, ITIL, Prince2

About This Role

Career insights for Data Warehousing Specialists positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,300/month
R15,695 to R38,292/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Programming Complex Problem Solving Active Listening
Common Technologies
Amazon DynamoDB Apache Cassandra MongoDB Atlas Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud erwin Data Modeler SAS Data Management GNU Bash