SENIOR ARCHITECT –D4

Southern District Council

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO.1 OF 2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates employed with Local Authorities for the below mentioned post tenable in Southern District Council.

SENIOR ARCHITECT –D4

Salary: D4 (P165 300 – P182 496) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Qualifications: Degree in Architecture.
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience two of which must have been served at C1 level as Architect I
Benefits: Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50%, employee 50%)
Contributory Pension Fund (Govt pays 15%, employee 5% of basic salary)
Scarce Skill Allowance in accordance with Directive on Attraction and Retention Policy

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To produce the designs of Building projects

DUTIES:

1. Preparation of detailed design and working drawings for building projects.
2. Collecting client’s brief and preparing terms of reference for architectural consultancy services
3. .Monitoring progress of building projects and advising on Architectural design changes.
4. Inspection of building projects to ensure compliance with Building Control Act.
5. Checking and approving details and service drawings for building projects prepared by subordinates
6. Interpreting and analyzing data required for planning, design and construction of buildings.
7. Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management

Key Competencies Required

Communicating effectively
Building and Managing relations
Planning & Execution
Managing Performance
Analytical thinking & Visioning
Deciding & Initiating action
Creativity & Innovation
Quality Service Delivery

NB: Applications should be routed through Heads of Departments/ Chief Executives. Those not so routed will not be considered. Applications without certified copies will not be considered.

Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and give the following details:

- Full name and address
- Certified Copies of CERTIFICATES, OMANG and at least 2 references
- Brief Summary of career with duties Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- CONTACT NUMBERS
(a) Date of first appointment
(b) Present post, scale and date of appointment.

Applications should be addressed to:
COUNCIL SECRETARY
SOUTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
PRIVATE BAG 002
KANYE

Closing date: 3rd February 2015.

WE ARE UNABLE TO RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS, AND ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

For more information please contact HR Officers at 5440217