Job Description

Manages the provision of a professional Architectural development and project management service through the formulation of the short to medium term objectives for the Division and input to the strategic intent, determination and control of the process of analysing, investigating, assessing, defining, conceptualizing, designing and project implementation of major complex and high risk physical built occupancy interventions in the environment, overseeing contractual compliance with professional practice principles and the process of dispute resolution and providing information, advice and recommendations on best practices to guide, enable and ensure delivery of a diverse, complex and integrated range of architectural products that responds to the needs of the end user, is economically sustainable, adaptable to the future state of buildings and the built environment and conforms with environmental, social and legislative prescripts regulating development within a major metropolitan city and its environs.
Key Responsibility AreasDefines and aligns the immediate, short- and medium-term objectives/plans for the architectural development functional area in support of the strategic focus and intent of the Branches Architectural and Project Management responsibilities.
Directs and controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel.
Prepares financial estimates and controls expenditure in respect of interventions associated with the functional area.
Researches and contributes to policy development and determines controls and standards to guide Architectural consulting and advisory services and project management responsibilities across a wide spectrum of complex architectural interventions.
Directs the planning of Architectural Development projects.
Manages the implementation of key deliverable phases and reporting requirements in respect of major complex projects.
Applies professional principles to resolve conflicts through engagement and mediation.
Analyses and evaluates compliance requirements with respect to public and private development proposals/applications.
Interacts internally and externally disseminating technical and professional information with recommendations, solutions and alternatives on proposed and current Architectural Development projects and completed works.
Manages the administrative information consolidation and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
CompetenciesResearch, Analysis and Interpretation.
Planning and Organizing.
Mitigating Risks.
Attention to Detail.
Architectural Design.
Context and Appropriate Fit.
Monitoring and Control.
Communication.
Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Problem Solving.
Team Orientation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Essential RequirementsMasters degree (NQF Level 9) in Architecture.
Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
6 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred RequirementsMasters degree (NQF Level 9) in Architecture.
Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager, with South African Council for the Construction Project Management Professions (SACPCMP) or as a Project Management Professional with PMI.
7 Years relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car Allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R1 412 172.00/R1 805 954.00 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Hreng/Hrsystems
Contact Telephone 0313117462/0313226050

eThekwini Municipality