Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure (Production Level), Ref No. DOI 106/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose
The Department of Infrustructure has an opportunity for an individual to conceptualise form and space in the development of architectural plans and designs, perform and manage architectural work and provide strategic direction in the Chief Directorate: Health Infrastructure, Programme and Project Delivery. 

Minimum Requirements

• B-Degree in Architecture (or relevant qualification) as recognised by SACAP; A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience;
• A valid driving licence; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect (Please attach your proof of registration to your profile).

Key Performance Areas

• Architectural design and analysis effectiveness will entail the following: Perform final review and approvals or audits on architectural designs according to design principles or theory; Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Maintaining architectural operational effectiveness; Manage the execution of architectural strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set architectural standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor and maintain efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect architectural services for the attainment of organisational objectives. 
• Financial Management will entail the following: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the budgeted MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services; Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. 
• Governance will entail the following: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements; Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks; Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment;Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals. 
• People Management will entail the following: Manage the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organisational needs and requirements;  Manage subordinates' key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct the deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Act/regulations of Occupational Health and Safety Act; 
• National Building regulations; 
• SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; 
• Programme and project management; Research and planning procedures; 
• Financial management; 
• Project management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; 

Skills needed: 

• Written and verbal communication; 
• Conflict management; Leadership, organising and teamwork; 
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a team.