Architectural Technologist

Overall Purpose of the Position:
To lead the architectural design and technical execution of new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades across TradeOn’s national portfolio. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, optimises design for operational efficiency, and supports rapid deployment aligned with Franchisor specifications and QSR best practices.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Design & Technical Execution
• Translating concept designs into detailed technical drawings using Revit LT.
• Ensuring all plans meet Franchisor brand standards and operational requirements.
• Integrating interior architecture and workflow optimisation into designs that comply with Franchisor specifications, ensuring operational efficiency and brand consistency across all restaurants.

Regulatory Compliance
• Preparing and submitting building and signage plans for council approval across South Africa.
• Ensuring full compliance with SANS 10400, National Building Regulations, and municipal bylaws.
• Liaising with local authorities to secure approvals and occupation certificates.

Project Coordination
• Collaborating with various internal department (Operations, Facilities, Marketing) and external consultants and stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects from proposal to construction, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, while ensuring all designs and construction activities adhere to Franchisor development guidelines, including layout, signage, and material specifications.
• Conducting site inspections and providing technical oversight during construction phases.

Innovation & Efficiency
• Applying modular design principles where feasible to accelerate build timelines.
• Continuously improving design standards based on feedback from field operations and post-occupancy evaluations

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support
• Presenting design concepts and technical drawings to all relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting junior team members or external collaborators with technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Contributing to team knowledge-sharing and development.

Documentation & Reporting
• Maintaining accurate records of drawings, submissions, approvals, and revisions.
• Providing regular progress updates to the EXCO and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring all documentation aligns with Company policies, compliance standards and Franchisor specifications, including approved design templates, signage standards and build protocols

Ideal Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Architecture.
• Non-negotiable: SACAP registration as a Professional Architectural Technologist (PrArchT)
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