POST 26/231 : ARCHITECT (PRODUCTION LEVEL): EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE
REF NO: DOI 63/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R791 604 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Three years
post-qualification relevant architectural experience; Compulsory registration
with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a
Professional Architect; A valid driving licence. Competencies: 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.
DUTIES : 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; and 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;
and 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; and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-
related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C du Plooy at candice.duplooy@westerncape.gov.za