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Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide strategic design, as well as independent, professional quality assurance in order to reduce the risk of the Development Bank of South Africa, and any clients. This role is responsible for the planning, design and supervision of the construction of buildings, other associated structures and in certain instances, the spaces in between. This role is also responsible to provide architectural inputs and guidance for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, functional/technical norms and standards in line with Infrastructure Delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Functions 1) Provide strategic input into the designs from the outset of a project 2) Sets and Develops standard operating procedures relating to Architectural procedures in the Division 3) Continuous Improvement of Architecture, Cost Engineering and Estimating Services in the Division Operational Functions 1) Oversee quality and accuracy of prototype and design drawings as provided by the client and professional service providers (building designs, site layout plans and as-built drawings)
2) Provide technical input into project implementation plans, standard contractual documentation (best practice, governance items) 3) Provide occupation/profession specific quality control during project execution 4) Optimize standard guides, methods and techniques to evaluate the utilisation of available resources 5) Compile and present special technical reports when required 6) Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives. 7) Preparation of inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and final project lists 8) Prepare regular performance reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation
9) Identify and manage key risks. Research and Continuous Improvement 1) Keep abreast of, and advise on, local statutory building regulations and manage incorporation of these regulations into relevant programmes 2) Keep abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of architecture 3) Liaise with external architecture firms and associations regarding documentation, benchmarking rates and alternative procedures to ensure improvements and cost saving 4) Evaluate and identify new initiatives or enhanced/improved products 5) Identify and investigate problem areas to recommend possible solutions 6) Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Requirements 1. A relevant bachelors or master’s degree in Architecture, as recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession 2. Professional registration Registered in the category Pr. Arch (Professional Architect) with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession 3. More than 10 years’ relevant working experience in the built environment 4. Drivers’ License code 08. Skills and Knowledge 1) MS Office proficient 2) Excellent knowledge of Architectural design packages and programs 3) Estimating and value engineering of construction services and works 4) Project and contract management 5) Budgeting / cost planning 6) Strong programme management skills 7) Strong verbal and written communication skills, effective presentation skills and skills to express complex concepts in business terms 8) Strong analytical skills 9) An excellent grasp of three dimensional space planning and engineering service requirements
10) Knowledge and understanding of: Health Act and Regulations, National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations, Architectural Profession Act of 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 11) Understand the Health service delivery platform, -indicators & service plan and how that links with infrastructure 12) Understand how to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy 13) Understand how to identify the required information fields and documents for use by Health 14) Ability to process and analyse new and complex information quickly and to prioritise issues for consideration. 15) Ability to build strategic alliances with key players for business 16) Ability establishes and maintains effective relationships and gains the trust and respect of clients. 17) Results driven: Demonstrates high levels of commitment and dedication to achieving goals and objectives in a pressured work environment.
Required Personal Attributes
Technical 1. Written Communication a. Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences. b. Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes. c. Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc. 2. Reporting a. Designs / customizes reports to meet user needs. b. Prepares complex or tailored reports, gathers information from a variety of sources, analyses and includes in a report. c. Keeps standard reports under review and proposes improvements to meet user needs.
3. Problem Solving a. Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define. b. While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs. blind adherence to rules or procedures. c. Implements solutions to complex problems, then evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and identifies needed changes.
4. Stakeholder Management a. Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support DBSA objectives. b. Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities. c. Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict. d. Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect. e. Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.
5. Planning and Organising a. Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines. b. Uses effectively advance time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines. c. Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources. d. Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning
6. Data Collection and Analysis a. Skilled in the use of advanced/complex analytical techniques. b. Is able to use judgement to decide upon the most appropriate analytical techniques according to the situation. c. Recognises underlying principles, patterns, or themes in an array of related information, and determine whether additional information would be useful or necessary. d. Through an in-depth understanding of the business environment, reviews outputs of analysis to identify anomalies and draws conclusions, relating these to operational circumstances. e. Can model a range of scenarios covering all potential business circumstances and highlight potential risks/opportunities.
7. Financial Acumen a. Makes sound financial decisions after having analysed their impacts on the organisation, partner agencies, and community. b. Knows the internal and external factors that impact on resource and asset availability. c. Is able to interpret management account reports in an operational/commercial context and take action as appropriate to maximize revenues and control costs. d. Skilled in the use of various financial modelling tools and techniques. Behavioural
1. Achievement Orientation a. Delivers work on time and quality and follows through on agreed commitments. b. Views new work experiences as an opportunity for growth. c. Reacts immediately to overcome setback or / and obstacles in order to meet goals. Recognises and acts upon current opportunity. d. Make specific changes to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. e. Formulates own objectives and action plans in order to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.
2. Attention to details a. Double-checks the accuracy of information or work. b. Ensure that the work produced doesn’t contain any errors.
3. Conceptual thinking a. Uses knowledge of theory or of different past situation to look at current situation. b. Applies learned concepts across various situations.
4. Customer service orientation a. Makes self fully available, especially when the customer is going through a critical period. b. Requests on-going feedback from customers and takes action in response to it; manages to retain and capitalize on existing customers. c. Takes the ‘extra step” to resolve customer issues appropriately, even in the case where they do not fall under own area of responsibility. d. Is aware of the level of service offered by the competition and provides more for customers than they expect.
5. Decisiveness a. Acts promptly to address urgent needs, taking quickly those decisions which need to be taken. b. Assesses available information to reach a clear view of key options and selects the best option at the time. c. Thinks on their feet when necessary.
6. Integrity a. Publicly admits having made a mistake. b. Speaks out when it may hurt a trust relationship.
7. Self-awareness and self-control a. Feels impulse to do something inappropriate and resist it. b. Resists temptations to act immediately without thinking but does not take positive action. c. Feels strong emotions such as anger, extreme frustration, or high stress) and holds them back. d. Does not do anything but restrain feelings (does not act to make things better).
8. Strategic and Innovative thinking (a) Feels impulse to do something inappropriate and resist it. (b) Resists temptations to act immediately without thinking but does not take positive action. (c) Feels strong emotions such as anger, extreme frustration, or high stress) and holds them back. Does not do anything but restrain feelings (does not act to make things better). (d) Does not do anything but restrain.
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