IT Platform Architect - Mining - Contract

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