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Chief Archit Grade A: Infrastructure Programme Delivery
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Chief Architect for infrastructure programme delivery at provincial health department. Requires professional architecture qualification, SACAP registration, and six years' post-qualification experienc
- Develop and manage architectural policies, strategies, plans and standards for all infrastructure programmes and projects.
- Prepare master plans, project briefs, business cases, and accommodation schedules; manage facility planning and asset management inputs.
- Research new technologies and feasibility options for geographical information management systems.
- Manage resources effectively and ensure compliance with Health Act, Building Standards Act, PFMA and related legislation.
- Must hold Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus NQF Level 7 in Architecture recognised by SAQA; current SACAP Professional Architect registration (2026); valid driver's licence; six years' post-qualification experience.
- Based at Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga.
- Closing date not specified in advert; contact Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 or other listed enquiries for further details.
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Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Architecture as recognized by SAQA.
- Six (6) 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:
- Health Act and Regulations.
- Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
- PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Treasury Practice Notes and Circulars.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
Duties
- Architectural functional and technical norms and standards.
- Architectural policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects.
- Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives.
- Preparation of architectural inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and Project List.
- Manage facility planning.
- Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils.
- Effective and efficient resources management.
How to apply
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
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.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 143 · open the PDF
POST 35/204: CHIEF ARCHIT GRADE A: INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME DELIVERY REF NO: MPDOH/OCT/26/1574 SALARY: R1 143 468 - R1 300 944 per annum CENTRE: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Architecture as recognized by SAQA. Six (6) 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: Health Act and Regulations. Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Architectural Profession Act of 2000. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Treasury Practice Notes and Circulars. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. DUTIES: Architectural functional and technical norms and standards. Architectural policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects. Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives. Preparation of architectural inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and Project List. Manage facility planning. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils. Effective and efficient resources management. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.