About the Role
The Department of Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure to join its dynamic team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This pivotal role is integral to the design and execution of health infrastructure projects that directly impact the wellbeing of communities. As a Chief Architect, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that healthcare facilities meet modern standards and effectively serve the public. Your expertise will not only shape the physical environment of healthcare but also enhance the quality of services delivered to the community.
In this position, you will oversee architectural design and strategic planning, ensuring that health infrastructure aligns with the broader goals of the Western Cape Government. Your contributions will help create spaces that are not only functional but also conducive to healing and wellness. The work you do will resonate through the lives of countless individuals, making this an exceptionally rewarding role in the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Infrastructure is committed to developing and maintaining robust public infrastructure that supports the delivery of essential services across various sectors, including health. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the department strives to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans. Working within this department means being at the forefront of transformative projects that shape communities and ensure that public services are effective and accessible.
What You’ll Do
- Perform final reviews, approvals, and audits on architectural designs to ensure compliance with design principles.
- Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines to guarantee seamless integration with current technology.
- Manage the execution of architectural strategies, including the provision of resources and systems.
- Set architectural standards and specifications to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Monitor and maintain efficiencies to align architectural services with organizational objectives.
- Ensure financial management of architectural projects meets budgetary requirements.
- Compile risk logs and manage risks in accordance with best practices.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing initiatives to support individual and organizational development.
- Oversee the development and management of human resources within the architectural discipline.
What You’ll Need
- B-Degree in Architecture or a relevant qualification.
- Six years of post-qualification architectural experience.
- Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect.
- A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
- Strong knowledge in program and project management, architectural compliance, and operational communication.
- Excellent financial management, negotiation skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on customer service and responsiveness.
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only via the instructions below.
Requirements
B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification architectural experience required; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Architectural legal and operational compliance; Architectural operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Architectural principles; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional judgment' Generic: 'Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management Conflict management Negotiation skills Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; 216 Communication; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Job Duties
Architectural design and analysis effectiveness will entail the following: Perform final review and approvals or audits on architectural designs according to design principles or theory; Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.Maintaining architectural operational effectiveness; Manage the execution of architectural strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set architectural standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor and maintain efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect architectural services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
Financial Management will entail the following: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the budgeted MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services; Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
Governance will entail the following: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements; Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks; Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.
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short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals.
People Management will entail the following: Manage the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organisational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates' key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct the deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
