Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 24–25

Circular Post: 29/311
Department: Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 September 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 7 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

Grade A: R471 720 – Grade C: R717 846 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
Reference information: DOI 69/2026
Salary information: Grade A: R471 720 – Grade C: R717 846 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)

Requirements

23 requirements · official circular text

Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.
Tech) or relevant qualification;
Three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience required;
Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist;
A valid driving licence.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project management;
Architectural planning;
Research and development;
Computer-aided architectural applications;
Knowledge of legal compliance;
Technical report writing;
Networking;
Professional judgement.
Generic: Problem solving and analysis;
Decision making;
Team leadership;
Creativity;
Self-management;
Customer focus and responsiveness;
Communication;
Computer skills;
Planning and organising;
People management.

Duties

9 duties · official circular text

Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design;
Detail design, landscape design and preparation of working drawings that will serve as legal instructions to the building contractor and in the process supervise building to ensure that the building is built according to the working drawings and other legal documents;
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology;
Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures;
Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying architectural principles;
Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports;
Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases;
Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures;
Research/literature studies on technical architectural technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant boards/councils on architectural-related matters.

Enquiries

Ms E van den berg Tel No: (021) 483 9972

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

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

Notes and Z83 guidance

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
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.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 29/311 : ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION): ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES REF NO: DOI 69/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R471 720 – Grade C: R717 846 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B. Tech) or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience required;
Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical:
Project management; Architectural planning; Research and development;
Computer-aided architectural applications; Knowledge of legal compliance;
Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgement. Generic:
Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity;
Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication;
Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management.
DUTIES : Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of
practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Detail design, landscape design and
preparation of working drawings that will serve as legal instructions to the building contractor and in the process supervise building to ensure that the
building is built according to the working drawings and other legal documents;
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges
through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions
by applying architectural principles; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to
the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases;
Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures;
Research/literature studies on technical architectural technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant boards/councils on architectural-related
matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E van den berg Tel No: (021) 483 9972