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JOB DESCRIPTION
Forms must be downloaded from the UCT website: http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/forms.htm
This form serves as a template for the writing of job descriptions.
A copy of this form should be kept on file in your office.
For re-evaluations, this form must be sent to your relevant HR Advisor/Officer
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title (current title)
Architect
Status of Post (tick)
New Post
Job Grade (current grade)
Payclass 12
Faculty (if applicable)
Properties and Services
Department
Physical Planning Unit
X
Re-evaluation
Section (if applicable)
Date of Compilation
January 2013
FOR OFFICE USE
Position Title
Job Title
Architect: Physical Planning Unit
Date of Grading
Grading Result
ORGANOGRAM
Director Physical
Planning Unit
Senior
Secretary
Quantity Surveyor
(Vacant)
Architect
(This Position)
Space Manager
Landscape Architect
Architectural
Technologist
PURPOSE
The main purpose of this position is to assist the Director: Physical Planning Unit and be
responsible for the preparation of sketch proposals to stage 2 development drawings for minor
capital works and briefs for major capital projects on University campuses.
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JOB CONTENT
Key Performance Areas (4 – 6)
% of
time
spent
1) Prepare feasibility studies for new
buildings and major renewal of
existing buildings
25%
2) Assist with the preparation of
detailed briefs for new buildings and
alterations to buildings
25%
3) Prepare architectural designs for
small building projects, additions
and restoration
25%
4) Co-ordinate the work of external
consultants
5) Participate in the formulation of
sustainability programme
6) Assist the Director in preparation
for SAC, UB&DC and PPLSC
meetings.
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10%
10%
5%
Activities / Objectives / Tasks
Results / Outcomes
Competencies
Through consultation with User
groups, prepare spatial site and
internal layout proposals for
discussion and approval
Consult with Users in establishing
their requirements and formulate
detailed briefs for implementation
Approval by Faculty HOD’s and
User representatives and UB&DC
Good Communication
skills- written & verbal
Strong analytical skills
Approval by Faculty HOD’s and
User representatives and UB&DC
Good Communication
skills- written & verbal
Strong analytical skills
Prepare sketch plans for approval and
prepare stage 2 drawings
Design proposals adequately
drawn to stage 2 for further
implementation by Project
Managers
Attend technical consultant project
meetings and co-ordinate their work
on minor building projects
Successful management of
consultant input into building
projects
Prepare document for briefing
Consultants, Project Managers,
Contractors on Sustainable Building
processes
Assist in preparing presentations and
documentation for the various
committee meetings
Document Approval by EMWG &
UB&DC
Strong and proven
technical & design
aptitude
Attention to detail
AutoCAD Proficient
REVIT capability
Strong project
management ability
Good communication
skills- written & verbal
Strong attention to
detail & quality
Research-oriented
Skills develpment
PowerPoint presentations and
tabling of design proposals at
related committee meetings
Proficiency with
AutoCAD, MS Office,
Visio and ARCHIBUS
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
B. Arch or M. Arch Prof qualification and registered with SACAP as a professional
architect
Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience in architectural practice in design
and construction. Proficient in AutoCAD; working in Revit a distinct advantage.
Ability to design, develop, co-ordinate and manage building projects through to
construction.
Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
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