DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Public Works And Infrastructure

Control Works Manager: Architectural Services

Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum

The Department of Public Works And Infrastructure is looking for a Control Works Manager: Architectural Services. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Head Office (Pretoria)Applications close 16 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/132, page 112

Reference number
2026/379 (X2 POSTS) (12 Months Contract)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
16 November 2026
Centre
Head Office (Pretoria)

What you will need

  • A minimum of Bachelor of Architectural Studies at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s Licence.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment
  • Programme & Project Management
  • Client orientation & Customer focus
  • technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
  • Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
  • Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, 113 dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.

Experience

Appropriate three years' post-qualification architectural services experience in the built environment.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s Licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
  • Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage state accommodation solutions within the existing development set- up to ensure integration.
  • Ensure verification and Interpretation of Client departments’ needs, preferences, and space norms.
  • Prepare balanced, proper, efficient and effective development plans and development frameworks compliant with legislative requirements, town planning schemes and governmental corporate image and customs.
  • Preparation of drawings, reports and presentations.
  • Prepare guidelines and objectives in documentation format for further detailed design of specific sites within precincts.
  • Function as a team member and interact with appointed experts, local authorities, clients and management.
  • Effectively manage the spatial programme and all interdependent and inter-reliant projects and stakeholders.
  • Manage the programme resources and budget

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Architectural Services must be emailed to: [email protected]

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