Job Title: Architect
Faculty: Support / Admin Department
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Facility Management -> Maintenance
Campus/ Location: (Location)
Job Type: Permanent
Occupational Function: Support / Admin
Number of Positions: 1
Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 15/12/2024
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is for the incumbent to provide architectural services as defined in the Architectural Profession Act 2000 (Act No 44 of 2000) within the Infrastructure Development and Facilities Management Department.
The incumbent must:
- Have a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures.
- Be able to negotiate with all internal and external stakeholders such as contractors, planning authorities and end-users.
- Administer building contracts.
- Inspect the work carried out and take into account all aspects of the design, structure and purpose of a building project.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Architecture (NQF Level 7).
- Professionally registered with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession).
- At least Five (5) years related experience.
- A Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong background within the built environment.
- Proven experience with construction contracts.
- Proven experience in the procurement process of projects.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Preparing submissions and obtaining necessary approvals from authorities.
- Develop master plans for proposed university buildings and prepare detailed development and other plans and specifications.
- Design projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents for building construction projects to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and minimum standards/criteria.
- Prepare and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to the construction of buildings and building systems.
- Prepare final sketch drawings, production drawings and detailed drawings, and combine structural, mechanical, and artistic elements.
- Discuss requirements of clients or contractors and prepare a brief.
- Discuss designs and cost estimates with all stakeholders.
- Conduct structural, mechanical, electrical, operational, and maintenance surveys and recommend corrective action where necessary.
- Prepare specifications and contract documents.
- Participate in preparation and evaluation of tenders.
- Observe, inspect, and monitor building work.
- Visit sites of building projects during construction.
- Advise contractors on the interpretation of plans.
- Evaluate projects once they are completed and occupied.
- Provide technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures.
- Conduct project feasibility studies, strategic asset investigations, heritage studies, urban planning, interior design, or landscape design.
- Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
General Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication skills.
- Self-confidence.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good planning ability.
- Good report writing.
- Able to relate to people.
- Creative flair.
- Able to analyze problems logically.
- Artistic mind.
- Knowledge of laws and government regulations.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, construction contracts, and tools involved in construction.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
General Information
Closing Date: 15 December 2024
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation.
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We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.
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