Chief Architect at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification. Six years’ post Qualification architectural experience required. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with SACAP as a professional Architect. 

Duties

• Coordinate 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 solutions on non-compliance and failure of designs Review plans, drawings, specifications and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel. Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration.
• 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. Administer performance management and development Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research on architecture to improve expertise Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-related matters. Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery.