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;
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). 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.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.