Candidate Architect : Infrastructure Delivery (5 Year Contract) at Eastern Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate, an NQF Level 7 in Architecture and /or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA with no previous experience required.  Registration with the South African Council for Architectural Professions (SACAP) as a Candidate Architect. A valid driver’s license. Computer literate.

DUTIES:

• Assist to prepare the Procurement Strategy, Infrastructure Programme Management Plan (IPMP) and updating of the plan.  Assist to prepare the infrastructure budget and final project list.  Assist to prepare the packages/individual project briefs; presenting these to the Implementing Agent (IA) referred to as Project Execution Plan v1 with all the inputs obtained from the Directorate Infrastructure Planning.  Assist to monitor the implementation of programmes and projects by Implementing Agent (IA) and the adherence to the Service Delivery Agreement.  Assist to manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA).  Assist to review Variation Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications in collaboration with professionals in the Directorate Infrastructure Planning.  Assist to develop Project Stage reports & designs in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework.  Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits.  Review and Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects.  Assist to review infrastructure projects and programmes in line with the built environment norms, standards and legislative requirements.  Assist to participate in the continuous improvement of best practices, standardised process and procedures, software applications and tools.  Update the Infrastructure policies of the Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment.