Architect (Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 94/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage all aspects of the sub-programme for management and implementation of capital and maintenance health infrastructure projects for a defined region set in line with the Western Cape Government values.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3-years appropriate post-qualification experience
• Compulsory professional registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage professional in-house project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or package of projects
• Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation
• Identify and extract data and information to assist client departments with the drafting of their user asset management plan
• Research and study literature to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional Councils, Boards and organisations
• Assisting technical staff to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives
• Management of framework, term service and consultant agreements including appointments, management, payment processes.

Competencies

• Experience of contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation
• Knowledge of programme, project management, research and planning procedures
• Knowledge of financial management
• Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork
• Verbal and written communication in skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Conflict management
• Able to work in a team.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 761 157 (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date

• 2025/07/28