CAD Administrator at University Of Witwatersrand

Purpose: The main purpose of this position/job is to populate and keep the University’s Space database up to date to always reflect current information

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit all buildings to ensure that all floor plans reflected in the drawing database are correct and of “as built status”
• Create polylines for gross floor areas and internal spaces (rooms).
• Capturing of information relating to space into the Archibus database system.
• Convert floor plans using CAD and Archibus.
• File and categorize all hard copies of plans received.
• Assist in validating the integrity of information contained in the conversion process from Drawbase database to Archibus database.
• Assist in formatting statistics into acceptable formats for purposes of reporting to the University Space Allocation Committee
• Assist with the updating of drawings to reflect changesconversions to space owned by the University
• Liaise constantly with the Planning Office Draughts person regarding projects that are underway.
• Produce sketch plansdrawings of space to be altered as per the clients requirements in CAD
• Under the supervision of the Deputy Director: Venue & Space Management manages special projects as delegated by the Deputy Director as and when required.
• Setting up and maintaining an adequate and functional filing system of records relating to occupancy of space.

Requirements and Attributes:

· Matric with and Architectural Certificate, or equivalent.

· Minimum of two years’ experience within a similar role

· Proficient with AutoCAD, ARCHIBUS, WEBCENTRAL, VALPAC, MS Office, Drawbase, Power Point, and ICAM

· Hands-On understanding of AutoCAD particularly as it is applied in integrated ARCHIBUS and areas of best practice document control process and standards.

· Good judgment and can make decisions

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills

· Strong attention to detail and quality

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take ownership of requests, prioritize and meet deadlines

· Good problem solving skills