Intern Architect (2023 Intake) at SAOTA

RESPONSIBILITIES DESIGN APTITUDE

• Able tshowcase knowledge of modeling software, research skills, creativity, customer focus, hand drafting abilities, and teamwork
• Assist project team in generating clear technical drawings of projects
• Understand design intent and goals for successful implementation
• Assist with research, data compiling, and documentation at all phases of design, including feasibility, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Provide graphic support for project teams in preparing for presentations, by generating diagrams, renderings, and other design drawings

TECHNICAL APTITUDE

Technical aspects of project (The Science):

Provide meaningful support for all levels of project technical challenges:

• INC: Cultural & Regulatory environment
• DC: Regulatory environment and Building Tech.
• DD: Building Tech. & Project delivery methods
• ATD: Building Tech. & Project delivery methods
• CA&I: Relevant understanding required

Assist in producing all documentation relating tthe design including:

• Drawings
• 3D Models
• Images & all other documentation relating tthe design and according tthe project brief

Internal Technical Systems Aptitude:

• Aptitude for applicable technologies for all aspects of project execution
• Implement for successful execution of projects deliverables, drawing on deep knowledge of office systems and technology
• With assistance, liaison with External Consultants, Contractor/Site, Architects of Record as well as with the Client

SAOTA SYSTEMS

• Knowledge of, and compliance with, all SAOTA systems, standards and procedures
• Able twork within a structured document management system and be accountable for upholding that system
• Support the production and project delivery
• Assist with documenting internal and external meetings

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CRITERIA

• Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Technology or equivalent degree
• Has working knowledge of the software that SAOTA uses
• Able tunderstand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able tuse a variety of media and software in the development and documentation of a design project
• Displays high level thinking in architecture and design
• Able taccurately understand and interpret instructions
• Sound understanding of the production process, including applications of different file formats
• The ability tlearn and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
• Able tset and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention tdetail
• Able tmanage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Able tremain calm and work in pressurised environments
• Self-motivated and able ttake responsibility
• Demonstrate initiative and be pro-active towards daily tasks
• Able ttravel
• Able tset and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention tdetail
• Demonstrate initiative and be pro-active towards daily tasks.
• Due tthe nature of the position there will be a requirement twork additional hours as necessary, this may include weekends occasionally
• All employees are required thave an uncapped 20Mbps (up/down) minimum Internet Connectivity line.

BEHAVIOURAL CRITERIA

• Flexible attitude
• Able tdemonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability