Solutions Architect Jobs in South Africa

A Solutions Architect role is open in Cape Town for a senior technology professional who can turn business needs into clear, workable enterprise solutions. The contract role sits with DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment, a South African IT recruitment business, and focuses on enterprise architecture across Microsoft, Oracle and AWS platforms, with CRM and ERP systems in scope.

About the company and the work

Sabenza IT recruits IT professionals in South Africa and internationally, with experience across finance, engineering, SAP and general IT recruitment. This role is about making sure new solutions fit the wider enterprise picture, not just one application. That includes the information architecture, the application portfolio and how systems connect with each other.

The Solutions Architect works with development teams, enterprise architecture teams, technical architects, technology managers and application development managers. The work also involves business stakeholders, so clear communication and practical judgement matter as much as technical knowledge.

Role details

• Lead solution design against agreed processes, guidelines and best practice, so each solution fits the enterprise architecture.
• Understand the application portfolio and align new work to it.
• Work with development and enterprise architecture teams on solution design, architecture and application alignment.
• Guide application development teams on solution architecture.
• Interview key role players to understand business processes, needs and challenges.
• Run feasibility studies, prepare business cases and complete an initial risk assessment.
• Assess and validate proposed solutions.
• Present deliverables and run playback sessions so extracted requirements are confirmed.
• Produce a detailed functional design document against the requirements.
• Produce process flow analysis and process redesign documents.
• Share best practice and advise teams and stakeholders.
• Work with technical architects, technology managers and application development managers on the technology for custom development and integration.
• Include current best practice and third-party alternatives in the functional design, aligned to standards and the portfolio roadmap.
• Lead project meetings with the customer where required, and support internal projects.

The advert lists this as a Contract, Specialist position in Cape Town. The salary is undisclosed on the original advert. The job reference is 878000025058681, and the advert was posted on 26 October 2026, with an expiry of 12 days from posting as shown on CareerJunction.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, plus a related technical IT certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Solutions Architect on Microsoft and/or Oracle and/or AWS.
• Experience with CRM and ERP software.
• Experience with enterprise integration tools and ETL tools.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of cloud solutions, cloud services and cloud development.
• Ability to turn business requirements into solution designs.
• Knowledge of web-based, service-based, enterprise application and mobile application architecture, and how to weigh alternatives against business and cost constraints.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic approach across business constraints and technical realities.
• Familiar with SDLC, application lifecycle management and Agile.
• Proven solutions consulting experience in large enterprises.

The desired skills listed are solution architecture, Microsoft / Oracle, AWS, CRM / ERP and enterprise integration. The desired qualification level listed is Diploma.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which points to the original listing, and follow the instructions there. Do not pay anyone for this job, and do not share passwords or banking details with anyone claiming to offer the role. If a message asks for a fee, treat it as a warning sign and check the original advert again.

Practical tips

• Prepare a short summary of enterprise solutions you have designed, including the platforms used and the business problem solved.
• Be ready to explain how you align a new solution to an existing application portfolio and integration landscape.
• Have examples ready of functional design documents, process flows and playback or validation sessions you have led.
• Check that your CV clearly shows at least 7 years of Solutions Architect experience and your CRM, ERP, cloud and integration experience.

How the process works

After you apply through the original advert, the recruiter or employer reviews applications against the stated requirements. Shortlisted candidates are usually contacted for further discussion or assessment, while other applicants may not hear back. Keep a copy of your application and note the job reference 878000025058681 when you follow up.

Important information

The salary is listed as undisclosed, so confirm any pay details directly from the original advert or the recruiter before accepting an offer. This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source for the role, requirements and closing details.

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