About this role
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together. ABOUT THE ROLE Shape the future of technology at Volkswagen Group Africa as our Enterprise Architect. In this influential role, you will translate business and IT strategy into a coherent, secure and sustainable technology direction, enabling innovation, reducing complexity and guiding enterprise-wide transformation. - This position is based in the IT Infrastructure & Services Department - IT (Kariega) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap, aligned with business and IT priorities. Guide portfolio priorities, architecture enablers and dependencies to optimise value, cost and risk. Maintain architecture principles, standards, methods and reference models. Review solution designs, risks and exceptions for enterprise, security and Group alignment. Coordinate business, data, application and technology landscapes to improve integration and reduce duplication. Set technology direction by assessing trends, vendor roadmaps, lifecycle risks and technical debt. Link business capabilities and value streams to technology initiatives and measurable outcomes. Build architecture capability through coaching, reusable artefacts, shared tools, peer reviews and knowledge sharing REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma or degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or Information Systems TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification preferred. Governance, portfolio management, project delivery or Lean-Agile certification/knowledge advantageous Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in IT or Enterprise Architecture. Experience leading major technology implementation or transformation initiatives. Proven experience in architecture strategy, governance, standards, roadmaps and cross-domain architecture. Sound knowledge of business processes, IT governance, risk management and technology lifecycles. Experience engaging senior stakeholders, architects, delivery teams and external partners. Technical & Behavioral Competencies: Strategic and analytical thinking. Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills. Enterprise architecture methods, modelling and governance expertise. Broad technology, security, DevOps and lifecycle management knowledge. Sound risk management, decision-making, coaching and collaboration capability. NOTE: Please ensure that you upload: Updated CV Certified copies of qualifications Certified copy of ID document ⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered. If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply. 📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 20th October 2026 📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at [email protected] Employment Equity Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency. Issued on behalf of HR