Jobs Available at SAOTA

• Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and dedicated individual looking to contribute to a dynamic team? We’re seeking a Temp Junior Bookkeeper to support our portfolio of companies and trusts with essential financial and administrative tasks.
• This temporary position is perfect for someone eager to refine their skills in a fast-paced, professional environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Personal Assistants for weekly payment requests.
• Prepare and review weekly payment schedules and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records using Pastel Partner accounting software.
• Process and reconcile customer, supplier, bank, and bond facility accounts.
• Balance inter-company loan accounts and address discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end procedures and raise necessary journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll schedules and payslips.
• Manage insurance tasks, including claims and broker correspondence.
• Support property management activities, including tenant communication.
• Perform general administrative tasks, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate with the Financial Manager to ensure high standards and process improvements.

Essential Skills & Criteria

• Solid understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (Pastel experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive information, and take initiative.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Honest, ethical, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and dedicated individual looking to contribute to a dynamic team? We’re seeking a Temp Junior Bookkeeper to support our portfolio of companies and trusts with essential financial and administrative tasks.
• This temporary position is perfect for someone eager to refine their skills in a fast-paced, professional environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Personal Assistants for weekly payment requests.
• Prepare and review weekly payment schedules and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records using Pastel Partner accounting software.
• Process and reconcile customer, supplier, bank, and bond facility accounts.
• Balance inter-company loan accounts and address discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end procedures and raise necessary journals.
• Prepare monthly payroll schedules and payslips.
• Manage insurance tasks, including claims and broker correspondence.
• Support property management activities, including tenant communication.
• Perform general administrative tasks, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate with the Financial Manager to ensure high standards and process improvements.
• Essential Skills & Criteria
• Solid understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (Pastel experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive information, and take initiative.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Honest, ethical, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

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Join Our Team as a Research Architect

• Are you a detail-oriented architect with a passion for research, innovation, and enhancing design workflows? SAOTA/ARRCC is seeking a Research Architect to play a pivotal role in curating and developing knowledge-based content to support and optimize our corporate Architectural and Design environment.

What You'll Do

Research Excellence:

• Discover the latest materials, technologies, and systems in architecture and design.
• Stay at the forefront of architectural trends and translate insights into actionable knowledge.
• Curate and expand SAOTA/ARRCC's digital and physical knowledge library.
• Maintain industry standards, including global and regional regulations, statistics, and competitive trends.
• Collaborate with the Resource Centre and internal teams to cross-reference and validate materials, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Share research findings and foster engagement within the studio.

Content Development:

• Conduct topic-specific research on architectural design, theory, history, and sustainability.
• Develop technical content to integrate into manuals, guidelines, and templates, ensuring it aligns with SAOTA/ARRCC’s brand and standards.
• Articulate and share research findings globally with impeccable accuracy and contextual relevance.

What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Criteria:

• Master’s qualification in Architecture with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of architectural materials, elements, and systems.
• Experience in architectural research is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to produce polished, well-referenced documents within structured templates.
• Proficiency in remote work, with access to a reliable 20Mbps+ internet connection.

Behavioral Traits:

• Professional, accountable, and resourceful.
• Passionate about architectural materials, technology, and sustainability.
• Dynamic, proactive, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Able to manage confidential information with discretion.

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• Join our dynamic team! We are seeking a professional and welcoming Receptionist to be the first point of contact for guests and employees while managing a variety of administrative tasks with precision and enthusiasm.
• Please note that only candidates currently residing in Cape Town will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors and staff, offering excellent customer service
• Manage courier collections, deliveries, and document/sample distribution
• Keep the reception and boardroom areas neat, presentable, and well-stocked
• Handle phone calls: screen, forward, and take accurate messages
• Administer the boardroom booking system and manage equipment and supplies
• Distribute mail, handle sick/late notifications, and manage visitor badges
• Coordinate client lunches and monitor visitor access for security purposes
• Assist with overflow admin tasks such as typing and filing

Essential Skills & Criteria:

• Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle challenges confidently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Punctual, reliable, and adaptable with a willingness to adjust working hours
• Proficient in using computer systems and office technology
• Ability to build strong relationships and work well within a team

Behavioral Criteria:

• A self-starter with the ability to see the bigger picture and take initiative
• Professional, ethical, and responsible in all interactions
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys multi-tasking

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• Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about managing processes that drive success? Join our dynamic team as a Project & RFP Controller and play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient project programming and seamless RFP (Request for Fee Proposal) management across our architectural practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Programming:

• Track production and resource allocation.
• Monitor work stages, deliverables, and project timelines.
• Review team organograms and provide feedback for optimization.

Fee Projections & Billing:

• Oversee fee tracking and invoicing processes.

RFP & Tender Management:

• Coordinate RFP processes, draft fee proposals, and manage documentation.
• Conduct weekly RFP meetings and assess profitability and capacity.

Contracts & Agreements:

• Draft and manage Client Architect Agreements in coordination with leaders and legal representatives.

Team & Project Coordination:

• Allocate resources, maintain team structures, and manage internal coordination.

Technical Proficiency:

• Deltek Vantage, Gantt, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Essential Skills & Criteria:

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage confidential information.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• General Mathematics is essential.

Behavioral Traits:

• Professional, flexible, and a strong team player.

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• Our growth has necessitated vacancies at more experienced levels in our various groups. We are looking for Architects (professional registration advantageous) with excellent working knowledge of Autodesk Revit software and REVIT experience, who have an ongoing desire to stay updated on the latest architectural and design trends and technology.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and be responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development
• Produce design documentation aligned to the design brief
• Assist management with the coordination of the project team and program

The successful applicants will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• M.Arch
• A minimum of 2 years, post qualification experience
• Excellent knowledge of REVIT
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• All Employees are required to have an uncapped 20Mbps (up/down) minimum Internet Connectivity line.

Our team members are encouraged to:

• Display creative problem-solving skills
• Develop themselves by attending and participating in our Design Friday and RAD session
• Grow their careers by learning on our online LMS platform and taking on internal leadership responsibilities
• Socialise with their peers in our various interactive sessions: RUSk, Blink, Team Socials
• Look after their health and wellbeing at work (by joining STRETCH) and at home