Architect (Production Level): Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 63/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Three years post-qualification relevant architectural experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect; A valid driving licence.
• Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Architectural design and analysis knowledge; Computer-aided architectural applications; Research and development; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgment.
• Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation. 

DUTIES :

• 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.