Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring a Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R1,143,468 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOI 82/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design and analysis effectiveness will entail the following: Perform final review and approvals or audits on architectural designs according to design principles or theory, Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Maintaining architectural operational effectiveness, Manage the execution of architectural strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources, Set architectural standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability, Monitor and maintain efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect architectural services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Financial Management will entail the following: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the budgeted MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services, Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives, Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects, Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles, Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• Governance will entail the following: Allocate, monitor and control resources, Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements, Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks, Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment, Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals.
• People Management will entail the following: Manage the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organisational needs and requirements, Manage subordinates' key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct the deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements

• B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification, 6 years post qualification architectural experience required, Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect, A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• Competencies
• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management
• Architectural legal and operational compliance
• Architectural operational communication
• Process knowledge and skills
• Maintenance skills and knowledge
• Mobile equipment operating skills
• Architectural principles
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Creating high performance culture
• Technical consulting
• Professional judgment' Generic: 'Strategic capability and leadership
• Financial management Conflict management Negotiation skills Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Computer skills
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Change Management
• Good analytical
• Problem solving