Candidate Architect

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Architecture as recognized by SAQA.
• Three (03) years’ experience post qualification.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a Professional Architect (2026).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge:
• Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
• PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations / Practice Notes/Instructions / Circulars / Construction Procurement System.
• Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
• Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
• Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
• Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003.Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations.
• Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
• Engineering Profession Act of 2000.Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000.National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993.
• Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000.
• Health Act and Regulations, Act 61 of 2003.
• National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
• Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation.
• ISO standards.
• All different types and forms of construction contracts.
• Competence Standards for Construction Procurement as issued by the CIDB.

Duties

• Assist to prepare the Procurement Strategy, Infrastructure Programme Management Plan (IPMP) and updating of the plan.
• Assist to prepare the infrastructure budget and Final Project List.
• Assist to prepare the Packages/Individual Project Briefs; presenting these to the Implementing Agent [IA] – referred to as Project Execution Plan v1 with all the inputs obtained from the Directorate Infrastructure Planning.
• Assist to manage preparation of Packages/Individual Project Briefs for projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent [IA].
• Assist to manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA).
• Assist to review the Project Execution Plans Versions 2 – 7 prepared by the Implementing Agent (IA) with inputs received from the Directorate Infrastructure Planning.
• Assist to review Variation Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications in collaboration with professionals in the Directorate Infrastructure Planning.
• Assist to develop Project Stage reports & designs, in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework.
• (IDMS).
• Assist to manage the updating of project/programme documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits.
• Review the Maintenance Plans and budgets completion of projects.
• Collect and update information on systems in terms of Technical Condition Assessments on completion of projects.
• Assist to provide feedback to Directorate Infrastructure Planning on functional and technical norms and standards that should be updated from a space and design perspective.
• Assist to participate in the continuous improvement of best practices, standardised processes and procedures, software applications and tools.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• N.B.
• Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
• All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates.
• A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
• Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
• No fax applications will be considered.
• Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.
• Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
• If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
• Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
• The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
• All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
• If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
• Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
• NB:
• Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
• Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.