Architect (Production Level): Education Infrastructure

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification
• Three years post-qualification relevant architectural experience
• Compulsorly registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect
• A valid driving licence.
• Working knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management
• Architectural design and analysis knowledge
• Computer-aided architectural applications
• Research and development
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Creating high performance culture
• Networking
• Professional judgment. Generic: Decision making
• Team leadership
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Self-management
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Planning and organising
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People management
• Change management
• Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural activities on state-owned or leased buildings, structures or facilities: Co-ordinate 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 solution on non-compliance and failure of designs
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates prepared by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel
• ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration
• Human Capital Development: 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
• Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and SCM
• Monitor and control expenditure
• Report on expenditure and service delivery
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on architecture to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-related matters.