Architect (Grade A-C)

Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 07 in Architecture as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Three (03) years post qualification experience in Architectural is required. Compulsory registration with South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a professional Architect. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Technical report writing. Architectural design and analysis knowledge. Computer-aided engineering applications. Research and development. Knowledge of legal compliance. Creating high performance culture. Networking. Professional judgement. Generic Competencies: 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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform architectural activities on state owned or leased buildings, structures or facilities: Co-ordinate professional team on all aspects regarding architecture. Ensure adherence and compliance with 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 accomplished by building designs and/or sub- designs and/or sub-professional personnel. Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration. Human capital development: Mentor, train and develop 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 input for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement SCM and human resource administration. 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.

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