ICT Data and Information Architect

Introduction The position of ICT Data and Information Architect (Azure) is vacant. The ICT Data and Information Architect (Azure) role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse Analytics and BI and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office. The total remuneration package for this position will be R 1 456 304 CTC per annum , based on qualifications and experience. Closing date is Friday,18 September 2026 Duties & Responsibilities Duties & Responsibilities The ICT Data and Information Architect (Azure) will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse Analytics and BI through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs): Provide database architecture leadership and mentor projects Design end to end leg at detailed level and advise on technical issues of Azure Maintain governance model on the database architecture through training, design reviews, code reviews and progress levels Migration on-premise database to various Azure data stores Analysis of product offerings Development of database architecture and roadmaps Analysis of existing data design and recommendations for improvements on performance, stability and inter-operability Develop robust Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) processes for disparate data sources Compilation of Statement Architecture Work with prioritised work packages Data analysis and architecture focusing on, data collection, migration, meta-data for document management, interfaces, dashboards and reporting End to end delivery of Scheme data analysis and architecture Ensure enterprise requirements for reuse, compliance with standards, principles, traceability to enterprise, reference models and alignment with target enterprise architecture Drive and evaluate the Request for Information and Request for Proposal Re-engineering of databases Manage, track and report changes to the business requirements and data architecture Desired Experience & Qualification Qualification Requirements: A Degree/ Diploma in BCom Informatics / BSc Computer Science / BSc Engineering Information Technology, or similar as well as Industry-specific qualifications (TOGAF 9.1) A minimum of 5 years’ functional experience in requirements analysis, design, data architecture, solution architecture, and/or enterprise architecture, of which at least 3 years must have been at managerial or lead level, including team leadership and coaching responsibilities.5+ years of experience working on solutions that collect, process, store and analyze large volumes of business-critical data; 3+ years of experience developing both multidimensional and tabular models with large and complex datasets; Advantageous qualifications ( DAMAYou have at least 3 of the below certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate Experience of working on a cloud platform similar to Azure (e.g. AWS/ GCP/ Oracle) Experience of Azure Data & Analytics PaaS Services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure IoT, Azure HDInsight + Spark, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Databricks, Azure Stream Analytics and Azure SQL DB is required Strong proficiency in relational database management systems (MS SQL Server) and NoSQL databases is required; Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SSIS, PowerShell scripting will be advantageous (combination); Solid experience with regard to making trade-offs between various solution options; Experience with extracting, defining and communicating requirements both from functional and non-functional perspectives; Ability to manage other resources such as other solution architects Ability to participate and influence technical decisions in a fast-moving environment; All-round experience in all architecture domains (especially around process- and integration architectures); Experience of large-scale transformation and migration projects Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Quality tools Vision control (source control management) experience such as TFS or Git will be advantageous Database Administration experience will be advantageous Behavioural Competencies: Ability to provide high quality documentation that is suitable for a wide range of audiences and purposes with strong customer facing interpersonal skills Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Have the ability to work well as part of a team Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail Self-motivated and pro-active Ability give advice and engage with various stakeholders Resilient and able to work under pressure Desirable Have an understanding of medical schemes industry