Architect (Production Level): Architectural Services, Ref No. DOI 58/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Three years post-qualification relevant architectural experience; Compulsorly registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect; A valid driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform architectural activities on state-owned or leased buildings, structures or facilities: Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding architecture; Ensure adherence and compliance to legal, safety and health requirements; Provide architectural advice and technical support in the evaluation of solutions; Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop architectural related policies, methods and practices; Provide solution on non-compliance and failure of designs; Review plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates prepared by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; and ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration;
• Human Capital Development: Mentor and train candidate architects and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound architectural principles and code of practice; Supervise architectural work and processes; and Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and SCM; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on architecture to improve expertise; and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-related matters.