About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Control Works Manager in Architectural Services, based at the Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role contributes to the development and management of state accommodation solutions, ensuring that they meet the needs of various client departments while adhering to legislative and planning requirements. By effectively managing resources and integrating various projects, you will play a crucial role in enhancing community infrastructure, thus improving the quality of public service across South Africa.
Your work as a Control Works Manager will not only involve technical aspects such as preparing development plans and reports but also engaging with stakeholders, including local authorities and clients. Your commitment to sustainable practices and architectural excellence will greatly impact the lives of citizens, ensuring that state facilities are functional, safe, and aligned with modern standards. This role embodies the spirit of public service, where your contributions will have lasting benefits for communities in Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to creating and maintaining infrastructure that serves the public and enhances the quality of life for all South Africans. With a focus on sustainable development and effective resource management, the department ensures that government facilities are not only compliant with regulations but also reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities they serve. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes public service and community well-being, making it a meaningful and fulfilling career choice.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee state accommodation projects, ensuring effective integration and compliance.
- Verify and interpret client departmental needs and space standards for development planning.
- Prepare development plans, drawings, reports, and presentations in alignment with legislative requirements.
- Collaborate with appointed experts, local authorities, clients, and management as a team member.
- Monitor project progress through site inspections, ensuring quality and compliance with project timelines.
- Develop and manage the implementation framework for architectural services and facilities management.
- Promote sustainable practices in line with Green Building standards and Occupational Health & Safety.
- Conduct Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and translate findings into actionable redevelopment proposals.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Architectural Studies at NQF level 7, recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in architectural services within the built environment.
- A valid driver’s license and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Familiarity with the PFMA, National Building Regulations, and Government Procurement systems.
- Strong skills in project management, client orientation, and effective communication.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Attributes such as analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Architectural Services must be emailed to the relevant address provided in the job listing below.
Requirements
A minimum of Bachelor of Architectural Studies at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.Appropriate three years' post-qualification architectural services experience in the built environment.
A valid driver’s Licence.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations.
Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment; Programme & Project Management; Client orientation & Customer focus; technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, 113 dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.
Job Duties
Manage state accommodation solutions within the existing development set- up to ensure integration.Ensure verification and Interpretation of Client departments’ needs, preferences, and space norms.
Prepare balanced, proper, efficient and effective development plans and development frameworks compliant with legislative requirements, town planning schemes and governmental corporate image and customs.
Preparation of drawings, reports and presentations.
Prepare guidelines and objectives in documentation format for further detailed design of specific sites within precincts.
Function as a team member and interact with appointed experts, local authorities, clients and management.
Effectively manage the spatial programme and all interdependent and inter-reliant projects and stakeholders.
Manage the programme resources and budget requirements.
Effectively develop and manage the programme implementation framework as well as communication thereof.
Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts, ensuring architectural service delivery, spatial standards and space norms are met by service providers.
Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and programme compliance.
Promote sustainable practices aligned with Green Building standards and Occupational Health & Safety compliance.
Conduct and contribute to Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of state-owned buildings and precincts from an architectural and spatial planning perspective, and compile supporting condition assessment reports.
Translate FCA findings into refurbishment, upgrade and precinct redevelopment proposals, prioritising interventions according to condition ratings, risk and available budget.
Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEPs), outlining project scope, budget, procurement strategy, programme and resourcing for approved facilities management projects.
