Architectural Technologist (Production): Architectural Services, Ref No. DOI 69/2026

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Remuneration

Grade A: R 471 720 - Grade C: 717 846 per annum Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in design and execute the architect's conceptual designs.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Technology in Architecture B.Tech or relevant qualification; Three years post qualfication Senior Architectural Technologist experience required; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Detail design, landscape design and preparation of working drawings that will serve as legal instructions to the building contractor and in the process supervise building to ensure that the building is built according to the working drawings and other legal documents; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying architectural principles; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical architectural technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant boards/councils on architectural-related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project management; Architectural planning; Research and development; Computer-aided architectural applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgement. Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management.