ARCHITECT GRADE A REF NO: PS03/2026/06 
Physical Resource Planning and Property Management Directorate 
Infrastructure Planning Sub Directorate 
SALARY : R791 604 – R849 525 per annum, (all-inclusive annual salary package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs. The department will determine the salary notch based on years’ experience post professional registration. 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein: Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS : A University degree in Architecture and/or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. (NQF Level 7). Registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for Architectural Profession (SACAP), Valid driver’s license, a minimum of 3 years’ experience post qualification. Added Advantage Computer literacy and a Certificate in Infrastructure Delivery Management System will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES : Architectural functional and technical norms and standards: Determine functional and technical norms and standards to be issued in terms of the Provincial Education Facilities Guidelines and National Education norms and standards. Validate that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent[s] comply with approved functional and technical norms and standards including compliance to legal, safety and health requirements. Update functional and technical norms and standards based on learning generated through post project evaluations and post occupancy evaluations. Architectural policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects: Make inputs to policies, procedures and criteria for infrastructure projects from an architectural perspective. Make inputs to commissioning plans from an architectural perspective. Undertake extensive analyses from an architectural perspective to inform strategies related to the architectural services to directly support and realise the education goals of the Department. Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives: Develop Master Plans. Develop Project Briefs. Develop Project Execution Plan Version 1 as part of the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Review Project Execution Plans Versions 2-7 in terms of architectural norms and standards and make inputs to the Directorate Infrastructure Delivery Management. Develop Business Cases for projects. Develop Accommodation Schedules. Develop Operational Narratives. Determine document management system requirements from architectural perspectives. Determine green technology compliance requirements. Preparation of architectural inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and Project List: Provide inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan. Prepare the final project list. Assist with Condition Assessment of projects implemented in the MTEF from an architectural perspective. 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: Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Update the Infrastructure comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Moeti Tel No: (051) 404 9292 

APPLICATIONS : For All Posts: Please submit your application, quoting the relevant reference number on your Z83 application as well as on the envelope to: The Director: Human Resource Administration, Department of Education, Bloemfontein 9300. (Old Saambou Building, Ground Floor, corner Charlotte Maxeke and Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein – Box at Security). Electronic Applications: To apply visit: () https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/Login
CLOSING DATE : 18 May 2026