Data Architect

Role purpose

The Data Architect (Information & Data Architect) is responsible for the information and data architecture within Eskom Group IT’s Business Solution and Development Services (BSDS). The role designs conceptual and logical data models, defines how data flows into integration, and establishes the standards for master and reference data across the enterprise.

Working across Eskom’s many interfaced application systems, the resource applies formal data-modelling techniques, meta models and common information models to ensure data consistency and integrity, supporting Eskom’s readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Key responsibilities

• Produce data models in UML (for information architecture) and entity-relationship diagrams (ERD).
• Develop conceptual and logical data models that flow into integration.
• Apply normalisation and sound data-modelling discipline.
• Define and maintain meta models and common information models (CIM).
• Establish and govern master data management versus reference data.

1. Educational requirements

• At least a relevant IT-related Bachelor’s degree (BTech degrees are included).

2. Professional requirements (certifications)

The resource is expected to hold recognised information and data architecture certification and/or training. This criterion is a gatekeeper — a score of zero is an immediate disqualification.

Preference Priority

Requirements for this Preference Priority

4

Relevant IT-related Bachelor’s degree, AND

A relevant Information and Data Architect certification AND TOGAF certification.

3

Relevant IT-related Bachelor’s degree, AND

Any relevant Information and Data Architect certification.

2

Relevant IT-related Bachelor’s degree, AND

A certificate of completion for any Information and Data Architect training course.

1

Does not meet the requirements set out above.

3. Work experience requirements

The role requires demonstrable experience both in the information and data architecture role itself and in the wider IT industry.

Preference Priority

Requirements for this Preference Priority

4

At least 7 years of experience in this role AND 10 or more years in the IT industry.

3

At least 5 years of experience in this role AND 8 or more years in the IT industry.

2

At least 3 years of experience in this role AND 5 or more years in the IT industry.

1

Does not meet the above (less than 3 years in the role, or less than 5 years in the IT industry).

4. Project experience requirements

The resource’s CV must clearly evidence the following information and data architecture project experience, summarised in a dedicated section of the CV.

• Data modelling in UML for information architecture, and ERD.
• Experience in conceptual and logical data models flowing into integration.
• Normalisation.
• Understanding of meta models and common information models (CIM).
• Master data management versus reference data.

Preference Priority

Requirements for this Preference Priority

4

Meets all 5 of the requirements above.

3

Meets 3 – 4 of the requirements.

2

Meets 2 of the requirements.

1

Meets only 1 of the requirements, or none.

Enterprise-scale project experience

Experience working in large organisations (more than 5,000 employees) that run multiple enterprise solutions — for example ERP, Work Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Asset Management and IT/OT solutions — to enable Eskom to be ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Preference Priority

Requirements for this Preference Priority

2

Meets the requirement.

1

Does not meet the requirement.

Pay: R50 000,00 - R300 000,00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg, Gauteng