ARCHITECT (PRODUCTION LEVEL): HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE

Department of Health

Department of Infrastructure

Reference number: DOI 66/2026
Salary: Grade A: R791 604 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Centre: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Three years post-qualification relevant architectural experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Architectural design and analysis knowledge; Computer-aided architectural applications; Research and development; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgment. Generic: 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 teams on all aspects regarding architecture; Ensure adherence and compliance to 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 prepared by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; and ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human Capital Development: Mentor and train 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; and Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and SCM; 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; and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on architectural-related matters.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr E du Plooy at Etienne.duPlooy@westerncape.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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