Architectural Council Submission Specialist

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.

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.
  

Council Liaison & Workflow Management

• 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.