BIM Revit Technician

SAOTA PTY Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

SAOTA PTY Ltd is seeking a highly organised BIM Revit Technician to manage and develop their Interior Architecture & Décor Revit library. This role emphasizes collaboration with design teams to enhance digital design processes and ensure adherence to BIM standards.

Successful candidates should have a Certificate or Diploma in Architecture and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Join us to shape the future of BIM-driven design!

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience working with Revit and related BIM technologies.
• Experience with Revit family creation and content management.
• Strong willingness to learn BIM and Revit expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the custom Revit library.
• Collaborate with design teams to support the digital ecosystem.
• Maintain compliance with office BIM standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Twinmotion

Lumion

Job description

Shape the Future of Design Technology

We are looking for a highly organised and technically minded BIM Revit Technician to take ownership of our Interior Architecture & Décor (IA & ID) Revit content environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about BIM, Revit family development, digital design systems, and workflow optimisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing, developing, and governing our custom and proprietary Revit library, ensuring content is structured, standardised, scalable, and aligned with best‑practice BIM workflows. You will collaborate closely with design teams, resource centre specialists, and BIM leadership to support the continuous evolution of our digital design ecosystem.

If you enjoy creating intelligent Revit content, improving design processes, and helping teams work more efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Revit Library Ownership & Governance

• Take full ownership of the IA & ID custom and proprietary Revit library.
• Rebuild, rationalise, and structure the existing library into a clean, scalable, and efficient system.
• Develop high‑quality, parametric, and performance‑optimised Revit families.
• Act as the central authority for Revit library content across Interior Architecture and Interior Décor teams.
• Establish and maintain library standards, naming conventions, content approval protocols, and governance procedures.
• Integrate library content with Interior Architecture and Décor design logic, schedules, and documentation workflows across all project stages.
• Collaborate with the Resource Centre to convert curated products and materials into usable digital assets.
• Support and drive BIM EXCO initiatives, deliverables, and strategic objectives.

BIM Standards & Documentation

• Maintain compliance with office BIM standards and procedures and stay informed of updates.
• Assist with monitoring and managing content usage across teams.
• Support the development and updating of SOPs, standards documentation, and user guidance materials.
• Assist with marketing and media‑related BIM and content requests.

Content Development & Technical Support

• Assist with the creation, editing, and maintenance of Revit families.
• Configure components according to established templates, standards, and naming conventions.
• Produce reports and insights for Principals to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Participate in testing and validation of new BIM tools, applications, and workflows.
• Support complex modelling requirements and provide Revit‑related assistance to project teams.
• Assist with Revit audits and quality assurance processes.

Training & Continuous Learning

• Complete BIM Learning Management System (LMS) content as assigned.
• Attend training sessions and actively contribute to team learning and development.
• Assist with compiling training summaries, guides, and educational resources.
• Support the ongoing development of BIM capability within the business.

Additional Support Areas

• Materials and finishes library development for ARRCC IA & ID.
• Revit templates, graphics, and standards development for ARRCC IA & ID.
• Complex model support and troubleshooting.
• Revit model reviews and audits.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Drafting, or a related field.
• 2–4 years' experience working with Revit and related BIM technologies.
• Exposure to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Twinmotion, Lumion, or similar visualisation platforms.
• Experience with Revit family creation and content management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Advantageous

• Exposure to Dynamo, scripting, automation, or computational design tools.
• Familiarity with BIM standards, content governance, and documentation processes.
• Interest in visualisation workflows and digital design technologies.
• Understanding of cloud‑based collaboration platforms and model‑sharing systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong willingness to learn and develop BIM and Revit expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to follow established processes and complete tasks independently.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Comfortable working within structured documentation and governance frameworks.
• Clear communication skills and confidence in seeking feedback or clarification.
• Positive, collaborative, and team‑oriented approach.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and digital design technology.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a design‑focused environment where technology and creativity work hand in hand. This role offers exposure to advanced BIM processes, collaboration with leading design professionals, and the opportunity to shape and improve the digital foundations that support world‑class Interior Architecture and Décor projects.

Apply now and help build the future of BIM‑driven design.