ARCHITECT (GRADE A-C)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Education Infrastructure Delivery

Reference number: S.4/3/1/05
Salary: Grade A: R791 604.per annum Grade B: R900 957.per annum Grade C: R1015 071 per annum (to be structured according to Individual needs). The Department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 07 in Architecture as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Three (03) years post qualification experience in Architectural is required. Compulsory registration with South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a professional Architect. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Technical report writing. Architectural design and analysis knowledge. Computer-aided engineering applications. Research and development. Knowledge of legal compliance. Creating high performance culture. Networking. Professional judgement. Generic Competencies: Decision making Team leadership Analytical skills Creativity Self - management Financial management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer Literacy Planning and organising Conflict Management Problem solving and analysis People management Change Management Innovation.

Duties

Perform architectural activities on state owned or leased buildings, structures or facilities: Co-ordinate professional team on all aspects regarding architecture. Ensure adherence and compliance with legal, safety, and health requirements. Provide architectural advice and technical support in the evaluation of solutions. Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Develop architectural related policies, methods and practices. Provide solution on non-compliance and failure of designs. Review plans, drawings, specifications and estimates accomplished by building designs and/or sub-designs and/or sub-professional personnel. Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration. Human capital development: Mentor, train and develop candidate architects and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound architectural principles and code of practice. Supervise architectural work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate input for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement SCM and human resource administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on architecture to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural related matters.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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