Information Architect Head

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Final date to receive applications: February 13, 2026

• To define the Information Architecture blueprint and roadmap for area of responsibility, in alignment to the Group Information Architecture strategy and ensure implementation thereof.
• Create Information Architecture roadmaps to transition Information Architecture to target state aligned to Group Data strategy.
• Highlight data dependencies that need to be resolved by logging requirements into the Enterprise Data Program, prioritize and close gaps.
• Establish appropriate governance processes to provide guidance and approve Information Architecture for use cases being implemented within area of scope.
• Provide input into the review of the Group Information Architecture and other relevant data policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Information Architecture framework and ensure corrective action is taken if required.
• Represent (area of scope) at Information Architecture Committee (IAC).
• Oversee and provide input into the information architecture framework to be consumed within the systems development lifecycle.
• Drive cost efficiencies within area of scope through enhancements of agile frameworks and processes.
• Align to First Rand approved strategic data platforms to meet the business growth demands and define and influence the information architecture requirements for all use cases.
• Act as agents for transformation and create alignment to the target Information Architecture blueprint.
• Facilitate alignment between business architecture and application architecture.
• Co-ordinate and prioritize the information architect work within the Pillar/ Function/ Domain/ Segment area as per CDAO priority and approval.
• Keep abreast of advancements within the data and technology areas and to simply the information architecture.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the Group to provide input and socialize information architecture principles to be adopted within the segment/pillar/domain/function.
• Ensure information and use cases are aligned to policies and frameworks and support business value creation.
• Ensure targets and solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated information architecture.
• Ensure adoption of approved architecture and decommission "non-compliant" environments/ infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles.
• Oversee interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions.
• Oversee and provide guidance on build-out of data assets aligned to Information Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area.
• Ensure compliance of Enterprise Data Domains and alignment of data products in tenants with group architectural policies.
• Minimize duplication and streamline advanced analytical model deployment, ensuring accelerated deployment of models, leveraging aligned data pipelines, agile methodology and data platform constructs including feature store, etc.
• Participate in relevant committees within area of scope to define opportunities to improve/ enhance the Information Architecture.
• Promote adoption of new Information Architecture patterns at the Information Architecture committee (IAC).
• Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed.
• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved solutions (products, processes, and services).
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess information architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations.
• Drive Information Architecture awareness (and related risks) for area of responsibility in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g., CDAOs, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, etc.)
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are trained on information architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles.

End Date:
February 1, 2026