Solution Architect

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. The Solutions Architect plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions that align with business objectives and drive digital transformation.

 

What you'll do:

• Solution Architecture Design

  • Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance industrial solutions using IS3 AVEVA SELECT’s product portfolio (e.g., IS3 AVEVA SELECT PI System, IS3 AVEVA SELECT System Platform, IS3 AVEVA SELECT E3D, IS3 AVEVA SELECT MES, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Predictive Analytics, etc).
  • Define best practices, integration strategies, and solution roadmaps to support customer digital transformation initiatives.
  • Develop technical blueprints, architecture diagrams, and design documents to ensure seamless deployment and implementation.
  • Ensure solutions align with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and enterprise IT/OT integration requirements.
• Pre-Sales Customer Engagement
  • Act as a technical advisor and trusted consultant for customers, understanding their business challenges and recommending IS3 AVEVA SELECT Solutions.
  • Support pre-sales activities by delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs), and technical workshops.
  • Work closely with the sales team to develop solution proposals, value propositions, and ROI justifications.
  • Engage with C-level executives, IT, and OT stakeholders to drive solution adoption and strategy alignment.
• Implementation Deployment Support
  
  • Guide implementation teams through solution deployment, configuration, and integration with existing enterprise systems.
  • Provide technical leadership during solution rollout, ensuring performance, scalability, and security requirements are met.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and provide strategic recommendations to optimize solution performance.
• Industry Technology Expertise
  • Stay updated on IS3 AVEVA SELECT’s evolving product portfolio, industry trends, and emerging technologies such as Industrial IoT (IIoT), Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Analytics, CONNECT etc.
  • Provide feedback to product management on customer needs, product improvements, and feature enhancements.
  • Develop whitepapers, best practices, and case studies to support solution adoption and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with sales, product management, engineering, and customer success teams or technical account management to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Support partner ecosystems in deploying IS3 AVEVA SELECT solutions efficiently.
  • Represent IS3 IS3 AVEVA SELECT Select at conferences, industry forums, and customer events as a subject matter expert (SME).

Your Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with proven track record
• Deep understanding of IS3 AVEVA SELECT’s software portfolio, including IS3 AVEVA SELECT PI System, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Unified Operations Center, IS3 AVEVA SELECT E3D, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Insight, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Predictive Analytics, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and CONNECT etc
• Experience in industrial automation, SCADA, IIoT, and operational technology (OT) environments
• Strong expertise in IT/OT integration, cloud computing (Azure, AWS), and enterprise architectures
• Familiarity with databases (SQL, IS3 AVEVA SELECT Historian), APIs, and programming/scripting (Python, C#, JavaScript)
  Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders
  Ability to work with C-level executives and technical teams to drive digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

• BSc/BTech in Engineering or Computer Science

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Midrand

Why work for us?

Connected Industrial Eco-systems:

The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities. With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity. Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world’s resources.

One of the leading Tech companies in the country:

• The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.
• Great career development , an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.
• Values based organisation , with bold and courageous people centred leadership.
• Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.