CANDIDATE ARCHITECT is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office, Cape Town (9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town CDB) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/583
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town CDB)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: R687 036 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
R687 036 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: B Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification.
- Registration with a professional council: Registered as a Candidate Architect with the South African Council for Architectural Profession (SACAP).
- Experience: No experience required.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel within the Western Cape and carry out site inspections, and if necessary overnight.
- Access to internet data at home and adequate working space and environment (should hybrid working continue), (otherwise office space is available full time).
- Expectation to use this opportunity to complete candidate requirements toward qualifying to write the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Professional registration exam.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel, MS SharePoint and MS Teams).
- Experience in designing, contract management and monitoring the construction of building services for healthcare facilities or similar buildings.
- Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English.
- Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarisation with relevant Built Environment and government legislation, including but not limited to: Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- Public Financial Management Act /Division of Revenue Act.
- Construction Procurement System.
- Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Expanded Public Works Programme.
- Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993.
- National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
- Various types and forms of construction contracts.
- Particularly the New Engineering Contract (NEC).
- Construction Procurement Standard as Issued by Contractor Industry Development Board (CIDB).
Duties
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and Monitoring.
- Infrastructure Project Commissioning.
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation.
- 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.
Enquiries
Mr G Graham, email: Gavin.Graham@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 25/583 : CANDIDATE ARCHITECT Directorate: Infrastructure Programme Delivery
(2-Year Contract)
SALARY : R687 036 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town CDB)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: B Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification. Registration with a professional council: Registered as a
Candidate Architect with the South African Council for Architectural Profession
(SACAP). Experience: No experience required. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the Western
Cape and carry out site inspections, and if necessary overnight. Access to internet data at home and adequate working space and environment (should
hybrid working continue), (otherwise office space is available full time).
Expectation to use this opportunity to complete candidate requirements toward qualifying to write the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP) Professional registration exam. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel, MS SharePoint and MS Teams).
Experience in designing, contract management and monitoring the construction of building services for healthcare facilities or similar buildings.
Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in
English. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills. Familiarisation with relevant Built Environment and government
legislation, including but not limited to: Construction Industry Development
Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Public Financial Management Act /Division of Revenue Act. Construction Procurement System. Promotion of Access to
Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
Expanded Public Works Programme. Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Government
Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety
Act and Regulations of 1993. National Environmental Management Act of
1998. Various types and forms of construction contracts. Particularly the New
Engineering Contract (NEC). Construction Procurement Standard as Issued by
Contractor Industry Development Board (CIDB).
DUTIES : Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Infrastructure Programme and Project
Implementation and Monitoring. Infrastructure Project Commissioning.
Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Graham, email: Gavin.Graham@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
(2-Year Contract)
SALARY : R687 036 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (9 Lower Burg Street, Cape Town CDB)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: B Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification. Registration with a professional council: Registered as a
Candidate Architect with the South African Council for Architectural Profession
(SACAP). Experience: No experience required. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the Western
Cape and carry out site inspections, and if necessary overnight. Access to internet data at home and adequate working space and environment (should
hybrid working continue), (otherwise office space is available full time).
Expectation to use this opportunity to complete candidate requirements toward qualifying to write the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP) Professional registration exam. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel, MS SharePoint and MS Teams).
Experience in designing, contract management and monitoring the construction of building services for healthcare facilities or similar buildings.
Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in
English. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills. Familiarisation with relevant Built Environment and government
legislation, including but not limited to: Construction Industry Development
Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Public Financial Management Act /Division of Revenue Act. Construction Procurement System. Promotion of Access to
Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
Expanded Public Works Programme. Architectural Profession Act of 2000.
National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Government
Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety
Act and Regulations of 1993. National Environmental Management Act of
1998. Various types and forms of construction contracts. Particularly the New
Engineering Contract (NEC). Construction Procurement Standard as Issued by
Contractor Industry Development Board (CIDB).
DUTIES : Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Infrastructure Programme and Project
Implementation and Monitoring. Infrastructure Project Commissioning.
Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Graham, email: Gavin.Graham@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.