Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Solutions Architect.
Job Title – Solutions Architect
Description
A Solution Architect is responsible for the development of the technology solutions and mapping the business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan.
Typical Job Activities
Review,
interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to
ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future ICT
capability
Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in
the development of the enterprise architecture and maximise the return on
technology investment
Within the agreed enterprise architecture, define and design technology
solutions to assist the business in meeting their business objectives
Develop, test and implement technology solutions and report on delivery
commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed
timeframes
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Educational Requirements
Senior
Certificate with matric exemption
for a degree course in Computer Sciences at a University
Or a diploma course in related fields at a Technikon
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and English
Recommended subjects: Computer Studies
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be
able to be logical
Be
able to be analytical
Be able to be imaginative
Have an eye for colour
Have technical knowledge
Have good communication skills
Be able to deal with all kinds of people
Have business sense
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Employment Opportunities
High
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Opportunities
High
International Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Possible Employers
Advertising
agencies
Computer software development firms
Design firms
Information technology consulting firms
Interactive software publishers
Internet industry
Media production companies
Any person, group or organisation who needs web pages
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Relevant Contact Details
Information Technology
Industry Training Board
http://www.iitpsa.org.za
Computer Users Council
of South Africa
https://ita.org.za/ituc/
South African
Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists
http://www.saicsit.org.za
Career Progress and Path
Further
studies in the specific career field
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I can create new
things
I can work for myself
I can work with technology
I’ll be able to learn new things on an ongoing basis