Architectural Council Submission Specialist

About the job Architectural Council Submission Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundation of our success.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Architect / Architectural Technologist specializing in Council Submissions and Municipal Approvals. In this role, you will not be responsible for conceptual design or contract administration; instead, your sole focus will be translating approved designs into compliant, submission-ready documentation, navigating municipal bylaws, and managing the end-to-end approval process with local councils.

RESPONSITILITIES

Documentation & Compliance

• Plan Preparation: Convert design concepts into precise working drawings, site plans, elevations, and sections specifically formatted for local authority submission.
• Bylaw Compliance Check: Review all architectural drawings against local town planning schemes, zoning laws, building regulations (e.g., SANS 10400), title deeds, and land-use restrictions.
• Documentation Compilation: Gather and organize all mandatory submission components, including application forms, zoning certificates, SG diagrams, engineer-signed certificates, and energy efficiency calculations.
• Submission Management: Manually or digitally lodge applications through the respective municipal portals or council offices.
• Track & Trace: Proactively monitor the progress of submissions through various municipal departments (e.g., Town Planning, Fire, Health, Water, and Sanitation).
• Query Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for council examiners, swiftly addressing queries, amending drawings as requested, and resolving bottlenecks to secure final approval.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with external consultants (Civil/Structural Engineers, Town Planners, Land Surveyors) to ensure their documentation aligns perfectly with the submission set.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:Degree or Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology.
• Professional Registration: Active registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., SACAP in South Africa) with the appropriate category of registration to sign off plans.
• Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years of dedicated experience dealing specifically with local municipal councils and plan submission workflows.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD, or ArchiCAD).
• In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of local building regulations, zoning bylaws, and National Building Regulations.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, strong negotiation and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and robust problem-solving abilities.

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 15 August 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.