Chief Architect: Programme / Project Infrastructure

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Transport and Public Work, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for an individual to conceptualise form and space in the development of architectural plans and designs, perform and manage architectural work and provide strategic direction in the process. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
**Minimum Requirements**:
B-Degree in Architecture (or relevant qualification) as recognised by SACAP;
A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience;
Valid driving licence;
Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect (Please attach your proof of registration to your profile).
**Recommendation**:
None.
**Key Performance Areas**:
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 ofarchitectural 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.G. 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.
**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following:
Contract documentation and administration;
Act/regulations of Occupational Health and Safety Act;
National Building regulations;
SANS and all relevant built environment legislation;
Programme and project management;
Research and planning procedures;
Financial management;
Project management;
Formulation of policiesin a multi-disciplinary professional environment;
Skills needed:
Written and verbal communication;
Conflict management;
Leadership, organising and teamwork;
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a team.
**Remuneration**:
Remuneration R 939 408 per annum (OSD as prescribed).
Note on remuneration:
Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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