Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 82/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,120,000 - 1,160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government invites applications for the position of Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure in Cape Town. This permanent role requires strategic leadership to conceptualise form and space in architectural plans, manage architectural work, and provide direction across operations.

Requirements include a B-Degree in Architecture, six years post-qualification experience, SACAP registration, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification.
• Six years post-qualification architectural experience.
• Compulsory SACAP registration as Professional Architect.
• Valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Architectural design and analysis across projects.
• Coordinate design efforts across disciplines for integration with current technology.
• Manage architectural strategy and resources to ensure effective operations.
• Set standards, monitor expenditure, and ensure alignment with budget and objectives.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic planning

Education

B-Degree in Architecture

Job description

Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 82/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261021-3

Tracking Number DOI 82/2026

Job Title Chief Architect: Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 82/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Mr E du Plooy at [e-mail]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose The Department of Infrustructure has an opportunity for an individual to conceptualise form and space in the development of architectural plans and designs, perform and manage architectural work and provide strategic direction in the process.

B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification architectural experience required; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas 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.

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, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Remuneration All-inclusice salary package of R 1 143 468 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.