Architectural Council Submission Specialist

Architect / Architectural Technologist Jobs | Council Submissions | Municipal Approvals | SACAP | SANS 10400 | AutoCAD | Revit | Centurion, Gauteng Architect / Architectural Technologist – Council Submissions & Municipal Approvals Turn Approved Designs Into Approved Plans Are you an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist who knows how to navigate municipal councils, building plan submissions, zoning requirements and approval processes?
A leading organisation is seeking a meticulous and highly organised Architect / Architectural Technologist specialising in Council Submissions and Municipal Approvals.

This is not a conceptual design or contract administration role. Your primary focus will be taking approved architectural designs and converting them into accurate, compliant and submission-ready building plans, then managing those applications through the relevant municipal approval processes until final approval is obtained.

We're looking for someone who understands that getting plans approved requires more than strong technical drawings. You need to understand municipal bylaws, zoning, town planning requirements, SANS 10400, National Building Regulations and council submission procedures – and know how to resolve queries and keep applications moving.
About the Role As the Architect / Architectural Technologist – Council Submissions, you will take ownership of the technical documentation and municipal approval process.

You will prepare architectural documentation for submission, check drawings for regulatory compliance, compile supporting documentation, lodge applications and proactively follow submissions through the relevant municipal departments.

You will also act as the key liaison between council officials, architects, engineers, town planners, land surveyors and other professional consultants to resolve queries and secure approvals.

Key Responsibilities Architectural Documentation & Plan Preparation

• Convert approved designs into accurate working drawings and council submission drawings.
• Prepare:
  • Site plans
  • Floor plans
  • Elevations
  • Sections
  • Technical drawings
  • Municipal submission documentation
• Ensure drawings are correctly formatted according to local authority requirements.
• Amend drawings following council comments or examiner requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete architectural documentation throughout the approval process.

Building Regulations & Bylaw Compliance Review architectural documentation against applicable:

• SANS 10400
• National Building Regulations
• Municipal building bylaws
• Town planning schemes
• Zoning regulations
• Land-use restrictions
• Title deed conditions

Identify potential compliance issues before submission and ensure the architectural documentation meets municipal requirements.
Council Submission Documentation Compile and coordinate all documentation required for successful municipal submissions, including where applicable:

• Application forms
• Zoning certificates
• SG diagrams
• Title deed information
• Engineer-signed certificates
• Energy efficiency calculations
• Consultant documentation
• Supporting municipal documentation

You will ensure submission packs are accurate, complete and ready for assessment before they are lodged.
Municipal & Council Approvals
Submission Management Take ownership of the end-to-end building plan approval process.

Responsibilities include:

• Lodge building plan applications manually or through relevant municipal portals.
• Ensure applications meet council submission requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all submissions.
• Monitor submission dates, reference numbers and approval progress.
• Follow applications through the relevant municipal departments.
• Maintain clear approval trackers and supporting documentation.

Track & Trace Municipal Applications Proactively monitor applications as they move through departments such as:

• Building Control
• Town Planning
• Fire
• Health
• Water
• Sanitation
• Other relevant municipal departments

This role requires someone who is prepared to actively drive the approval process, rather than simply submitting plans and waiting for feedback.
Council Liaison & Query Resolution Act as a key point of contact with municipal officials and council examiners.
You will:

• Follow up…