IT Platform Architect - Mining - Contract

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

PDG2000483486

Date posted:

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R600 - 730 per hour

SUMMARY:
IT Platform Architect

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking an IT Platform Architect – Mining to join their team in Johannesburg on a contact basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

We are seeking an experienced IT Platform Architect with deep expertise in ERP systems particularly SAP to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise-wide ERP platforms. This role bridges enterprise architecture and ERP solution design, ensuring that ERP systems align with business strategy, IT standards, and digital transformation goals.

Responsibilities:

ERP Platform Architecture
Design and maintain the target architecture for ERP platforms (SAP) aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
Define integration patterns between ERP and non-ERP systems.
Lead the ERP platform modernization roadmap, including cloud migration and modularization.
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions.
Define and enforce architectural standards, data models, and governance frameworks for ERP environments.
Evaluate and select ERP-related tools, platforms, and technologies.
Ensure seamless integration of ERP systems with other enterprise platforms using APIs and event-driven architectures.
Oversee master data management (MDM) and data consistency across platforms.
Define security architecture for ERP platforms, including identity and access management, data protection, and audit compliance.
Monitor and optimize ERP system performance, scalability, and availability.
Act as the ERP architecture lead in enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
Mentor solution architects and technical teams on ERP best practices and architectural patterns.
Engage with vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment and delivery.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years focused on ERP (preferably SAP).
Strong knowledge of SAP, and integration tools.
Experience with cloud ERP deployments.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks .
SAP certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate).
Experience with Agile and DevOps in ERP environments.
Understanding of finance, supply chain, and HR business processes.
Preferably mining experience

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