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Our Client is looking for a Senior Revit Designer to design high-quality, impactful, and fully compliant fire protection systems that deliver cost-effective solutions. This role also serves as the technical lead for design within project teams.

Our Client is seeking a Senior Revit Designer to lead the design of fire protection systems, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for projects.

• Develop fire protection system designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Calculate hydraulic requirements for optimal pipe sizing, considering water supply parameters and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site measurements for existing buildings, document findings, and integrate them into designs.
• Apply compliance and cost management principles to all designs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage design workplans, prioritizing and meeting project deadlines.
• Complete partial designs for larger projects, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.

• Engage with clients, consultants, and professional teams to present and refine designs.
• Discuss and implement design improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Support estimators in costing proposals by providing initial designs and identifying cost-effective solutions.

• Mentor and coach junior designers, supporting their development.
• Maintain technical expertise in CAD design and fire protection compliance by participating in industry forums, workshops, and continuous learning.
• Compile fabrication lists and ensure designs meet project and compliance requirements.
• Conduct post-implementation profit analysis, evaluating design assumptions versus actual project costs to improve future profitability.
• Submit ASIB documentation for inspections, ensuring compliance and securing certification.

• Complete project administration tasks, including updating project plans and maintaining design records.
• Prepare and submit design reports in defined formats within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain filing systems and databases to ensure design documentation is accessible and up to date.

• ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent (required).
• In the absence of formal qualifications, extensive industry experience will be considered.

• Mentoring and coaching junior designers.
• Staff development and technical guidance.

• Technical Design & Project Management
• Quality Management & Risk Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Report Writing & Documentation Management

Snr Revit Designers

KZN/remote working applicable

RNEG

Our Client is looking for a Senior Revit Designer to design high-quality, impactful, and fully compliant fire protection systems that deliver cost-effective solutions. This role also serves as the technical lead for design within project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Project Execution

• Develop fire protection system designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Calculate hydraulic requirements for optimal pipe sizing, considering water supply parameters and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site measurements for existing buildings, document findings, and integrate them into designs.
• Apply compliance and cost management principles to all designs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage design workplans, prioritizing and meeting project deadlines.
• Complete partial designs for larger projects, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with clients, consultants, and professional teams to present and refine designs.
• Discuss and implement design improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Support estimators in costing proposals by providing initial designs and identifying cost-effective solutions.

Technical Leadership & Compliance

• Mentor and coach junior designers, supporting their development.
• Maintain technical expertise in CAD design and fire protection compliance by participating in industry forums, workshops, and continuous learning.
• Compile fabrication lists and ensure designs meet project and compliance requirements.
• Conduct post-implementation profit analysis, evaluating design assumptions versus actual project costs to improve future profitability.
• Submit ASIB documentation for inspections, ensuring compliance and securing certification.

Reporting & Administration

• Complete project administration tasks, including updating project plans and maintaining design records.
• Prepare and submit design reports in defined formats within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain filing systems and databases to ensure design documentation is accessible and up to date.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• AutoCAD and/or Revit qualification (essential).
• ASIB / IFE Certificate or equivalent (required).
• In the absence of formal qualifications, extensive industry experience will be considered.
• 3 5 years experience in fire protection design.

Key Competencies

Leadership & Development:

• Mentoring and coaching junior designers.
• Staff development and technical guidance.

Functional Skills:

• Technical Design & Project Management
• Quality Management & Risk Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Report Writing & Documentation Management

Position Details

• Patterson Grading: C3

Junior Interior Designer

At John Jacob Interiors, we offer a holistic approach to design from architectural detailing to furnishing and we're looking for a Junior Interior Designer with a passion for creating timeless, elegant spaces to join our award-winning team.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with Senior Interior Designers from deign development through to project execution.
• Attend site meetings, site inspections and joinery/furniture factory meetings.
• Handle procurement for projects, including sourcing and selecting finishes, sanitaryware, and ironmongery.
• Produce comprehensive working drawings in AutoCAD and project schedules (lighting, sanitaryware, doors, finishes, etc).

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years experience in interior design or interior architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Sketchup (essential)
• Bachelor's degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Flexible and capable of working independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Must reside in
  Cape Town, South Africa
  and have a reliable car for site visits.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for projects.
• Commitment to excellence in both design and execution.
• Required to provide contactable references.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm , based at our Bree Street office in Cape Town.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio directly to

If you do not hear from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We Want You
Design with impact. BET Software is looking for an
Intermediate UI/UX Designer
to bring creativity and innovation to our Marketing Team in Durban. In this role, you'll craft seamless digital experiences, ensuring every interaction is intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly. Collaborating with product owners, developers, and marketers, you'll shape the look, feel, and functionality of our digital platforms using UI/UX best practices. If you have an eye for design and a passion for enhancing user experiences, we want to hear from you.

You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in UI/UX Design.
• BSC Degree in Computer Science / Web Design Certificate.
• Completed SASS Course on Udemy ).(Preferred)
• Knowledge in the Adobe Suite.
• Proficient in cross browser development.
• Experience in Bootstrap advantageous)
• Experience in Javascript. (advantageous)
• Graphic Design and Wireframing Tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD - proficiency in one or more):
• User research and testing tools - experience in conducting and analysing user research
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic familiarity with usability testing tools and user surveys.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for collaboration with developers

What You'll Do
Research

• Conduct in-depth user research, including user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis.
• Identify the potential users of the system in terms of geographic location, financial standing, culture, language and other factors.
• Analyse what users are saying to reveal their user goals.
• Analyse qualitative data and provide recommendations.
• Present the data in ways that can be used to drive design: a) personas, b) user stories, c) user journey maps.
• Critically evaluate any previous user research and start your own research where appropriate.
• Perform synthesis and ideation.
• Identify the correct objectives and criteria for decision making.
• Identify and ask the correct questions and leverage those people who ask the correct questions.
• Hold focused idea generation sessions, with appropriate time limits.
• Set expectations and direct/focus the discussion.
• Be open to ideas which challenge existing views/opinions.
• Avoid group thinking and other bias's.

Information Architecture/Design

• Develop and refine information architecture, conducting user flow analysis and information hierarchy.
• Define meta data which may assist the organisation with better design decisions.
• Establish the flow between a user and the solution to ensure shortest route to completion (user tasks).
• Uncover and describe users' patterns of usage/behaviour.
• Organise, structure and label content, functions and features for the product in a logical and meaningful manner.
• Make recommendations between different design patterns for organising content (such as faceted navigation, tagging, hub and spoke, etc).
• Develop a controlled vocabulary for both development and users.
• Analyse data for outliers and take appropriate action.
• Run online and offline ticket/card sorting sessions, so development can prioritise improvements beyond merely technical and business requirements.
• Understanding of user socio-cultural - time - historic - geographical - physical - markets - use – task.
• Ensure the design is useful and accomplishes user goals, including non-practical benefits.
• Use fundamental principles of visual design (like contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity) to de-clutter user interfaces.
• Ensure the user can effectively and efficiently achieve their end objective with the shortest possible route.
• Ensure the user can easily find and complete their task/objective in an increasingly complex and varied product offering.
• Ensure the user experience is credible with feedback, confirmations and appropriate messaging.
• Ensure the brand, image, identity, aesthetics and emotional design of the solution is desirable: appropriate typography – grids – page layouts – colour palettes – icons – organisational branding.
• Ensure the design is accessible to users who may not have a full range of abilities, this includes impaired vision, hearing loss, motion impaired or learning impaired.
• Plan and schedule user experience development in consultation with developers and project managers/scrum masters.
• Constructively critique the work of team members, taking into consideration longer term relationships.
• Explain and evangelise the cost-benefit of user experience activities with development and management.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team in terms of user experience and design by making appropriate and well thought out decisions.
• Ensure the team remains engaged and involved with providing the optimum user experience.
• Promote ongoing professional development of the team in UI/UX.
• Complete prototyping.
• Translate ideas into interactions by developing prototypes and simulations.
• Choose the appropriate fidelity of prototype for the phase of design.
• Use fast iteration models to generate rapid turn arounds.
• Create paper prototypes where needed.
• Properly explore the design space before deciding on a solution.
• Create interactive electronic prototypes where possible.
• Perform usability evaluation.
• Choose the most appropriate evaluation method: formative v summative test - moderated v unmoderated test - lab v remote test - usability testing v expert review - usability testing v A/B test - usability testing v survey.
• Interpret usability principles and guidelines and use them to identify likely problems in user interfaces.
• Understand how to design an experiment and how to control and measure variables.
• Plan and administer different types of usability evaluation.
• Log the data from usability evaluations.
• Analyse the data from usability evaluations.
• Measure usability and prioritise usability challenges.
• Create high-fidelity interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder review.
• Design interactive elements, animations, and micro-interactions for a more engaging user experience.
• Lead the development of design style guides and maintain design consistency throughout projects.
• Collaborate closely with developers and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful design implementation.
• Champion a user-centered design approach, incorporating user feedback into design decisions.
• Contribute to the design of responsive and adaptive interfaces for various platforms and screen sizes.
• Mentor junior designers and assist in their skill development.
• Manage multiple design projects, from concept to delivery, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with industry best practices, design trends, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align design strategies with business objectives.

Perform Technical Writing

• Always keep the user of the documentation in mind, so that ease of comprehension remains your top priority.
• Plan your purpose and scope of your writing before beginning.
• Set goals and timelines and communicate them.
• Ensure you follow established templates, styles, formats, and expectations.
• Draft a high-level outline covering all topics, then fill in specific content and supporting graphics.
• Review your drafts to ensure you have achieved accuracy, conciseness and the required levels of comprehension.
• Publish and deliver the documents on time.
• Define UI/UX requirements into tasks/tickets for the development team in a manner the development team understands.
• Test the target audiences understanding and refactor as appropriate.
• Choose the right kind of document for the situation.
• Write content in the tone of voice that matches the organisation's identity or brand.

Review and Refine the UI/UX Experience

• Liaise with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Ensure organisational product/solution is competitive and relevant.
• Where possible ensure organisation leads the market in terms of UI/UX.
• Measure and monitor the effect of UX on product/organisational success.
• Refactor designs and plans as required.

Perform Testing

• Test internally for inconsistencies between what as expected and what was delivered.
• Provide development appropriate feedback.
• Ensure changes are implemented before "go-live".
• Take a lead role in usability testing and expert reviews to improve overall product quality.

Living Our Spirit

• Take ownership of your work: Act responsibly and proactively in your role. Embrace new challenges and be willing to take on tasks that may be outside your comfort zone.
• Seek opportunities for improvement: Be open to feedback and continuously look for ways to enhance the user experience.
• Embrace creativity and innovation: Approach each project with a sense of excitement and a willingness to think outside the box. Try new design techniques, explore cutting-edge technologies, and stay up-to-date with industry trends to keep your work fresh and engaging.
• Be open to change: Embrace change and adapt to evolving user needs and technology. Treat every project as a unique journey with its own challenges and discoveries.
• Infuse your personality into your work: While adhering to design principles and user-cantered practices, inject your unique style and personality into your designs. This can help create memorable and authentic user experiences.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity: Ensure that your designs and user experiences are inclusive and respect the diversity of your user base. Encourage a culture of respect and appreciation for different perspectives within your team.
• Collaborate effectively: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Communication and collaboration are key to delivering a seamless user experience.
• Value different skills and perspectives: Recognise that everyone on the team brings unique strengths and expertise. Be open to learning from others and sharing your knowledge to collectively achieve your goals.

The Company We Keep
At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The ideal candidate is not afraid of challenges, willing to learn, and take up new challenges. You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perway Design (Alignment, Profiles, Template/Assembly creation)
• Drawing Production
• Create Bill of Quantities
• Specifications
• Report Writing
• Client Engagement

Qualifications

• B.Tech or B.Eng/BSc, in Civil Eng
• Min. 2 years experience
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Overview

We Want You

Design with impact. BET Software is looking for an Intermediate UI/UX Designer to bring creativity and innovation to our Marketing Team in Durban. In this role, you’ll craft seamless digital experiences, ensuring every interaction is intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly. Collaborating with product owners, developers, and marketers, you’ll shape the look, feel, and functionality of our digital platforms using UI/UX best practices. If you have an eye for design and a passion for enhancing user experiences, we want to hear from you.

• 2-4 years of experience in UI/UX Design.
• BSC Degree in Computer Science / Web Design Certificate.
• Completed SASS Course on Udemy ( (Preferred)
• Knowledge in the Adobe Suite.
• Proficient in cross browser development.
• Experience in Bootstrap 3 + 4. (advantageous)
• Experience in Javascript. (advantageous)
• Graphic Design and Wireframing Tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD - proficiency in one or more)
• User research and testing tools - experience in conducting and analysing user research
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic familiarity with usability testing tools and user surveys.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for collaboration with developers.

• Research
  • Conduct in-depth user research, including user interviews, surveys, and competitive analysis.
  • Identify the potential users of the system in terms of geographic location, financial standing, culture, language and other factors.
  • Analyse what users are saying to reveal their user goals.
  • Analyse qualitative data and provide recommendations.
  • Present the data in ways that can be used to drive design: a) personas, b) user stories, c) user journey maps.
  • Critically evaluate any previous user research and start your own research where appropriate.
  • Perform synthesis and ideation.
  • Identify the correct objectives and criteria for decision making.
  • Identify and ask the correct questions and leverage those people who ask the correct questions.
  • Hold focused idea generation sessions, with appropriate time limits.
  • Set expectations and direct/focus the discussion.
  • Be open to ideas which challenge existing views/opinions.
  • Avoid group thinking and other biases.
• Information Architecture/Design
  • Develop and refine information architecture, conducting user flow analysis and information hierarchy.
  • Define meta data which may assist the organisation with better design decisions.
  • Establish the flow between a user and the solution to ensure shortest route to completion (user tasks).
  • Uncover and describe users’ patterns of usage/behaviour.
  • Organise, structure and label content, functions and features for the product in a logical and meaningful manner.
  • Make recommendations between different design patterns for organising content (such as faceted navigation, tagging, hub and spoke, etc).
  • Develop a controlled vocabulary for both development and users.
  • Analyse data for outliers and take appropriate action.
  • Run online and offline ticket/card sorting sessions, so development can prioritise improvements beyond merely technical and business requirements.
  • Understanding of user socio-cultural factors and contexts.
  • Ensure the design is useful and accomplishes user goals, including non-practical benefits.
  • Use fundamental principles of visual design to declutter user interfaces.
  • Ensure the user can effectively and efficiently achieve their end objective with the shortest possible route.
  • Ensure the user can easily find and complete their task/objective in an increasingly complex and varied product offering.
  • Ensure the user experience is credible with feedback, confirmations and appropriate messaging.
  • Ensure the brand, image, identity, aesthetics and emotional design of the solution is desirable: typography, grids, page layouts, colour palettes, icons, and branding.
  • Ensure the design is accessible to users with varying abilities.
  • Plan and schedule user experience development in consultation with developers and project managers/scrum masters.
  • Constructively critique the work of team members and consider longer term relationships.
  • Explain and evangelise the cost-benefit of UX activities with development and management.
  • Lead the multidisciplinary team in terms of user experience and design by making appropriate and well thought out decisions.
  • Ensure the team remains engaged and involved with providing the optimum user experience.
  • Promote ongoing professional development of the team in UI/UX.
  • Complete prototyping and translate ideas into interactions.
  • Choose the appropriate fidelity of prototype for the phase of design and use fast iteration models.
  • Create paper prototypes where needed and interactive electronic prototypes where possible.
  • Perform usability evaluation and choose appropriate evaluation methods.
  • Interpret usability principles to identify likely problems and measure usability.
  • Plan and conduct usability evaluations, log and analyse data, and prioritise usability challenges.
  • Create high-fidelity interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder review.
  • Design interactive elements, animations, and micro-interactions for a more engaging user experience.
  • Lead the development of design style guides and maintain design consistency across projects.
  • Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to implement design successfully.
  • Champion a user-centered design approach and incorporate user feedback into design decisions.
  • Contribute to responsive and adaptive interfaces for various platforms and screen sizes.
  • Mentor junior designers and assist in their skill development.
  • Manage multiple design projects from concept to delivery and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Stay current with industry best practices, design trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align design strategies with business objectives.
  Perform Technical Writing
  • Always keep the user of the documentation in mind, so that ease of comprehension remains your top priority.
  • Plan your purpose and scope of your writing before beginning.
  • Set goals and timelines and communicate them.
  • Ensure you follow established templates, styles, formats, and expectations.
  • Draft a high-level outline covering all topics, then fill in specific content and supporting graphics.
  • Review your drafts to ensure you have achieved accuracy, conciseness and the required levels of comprehension.
  • Publish and deliver the documents on time.
  • Define UI/UX requirements into tasks/tickets for the development team in a manner the development team understands.
  • Test the target audiences understanding and refactor as appropriate.
  • Choose the right kind of document for the situation.
  • Write content in the tone of voice that matches the organisation's identity or brand.
  Review and Refine the UI/UX Experience
  • Liaise with stakeholders and manage expectations.
  • Ensure organisational product/solution is competitive and relevant.
  • Where possible ensure organisation leads the market in terms of UI/UX.
  • Measure and monitor the effect of UX on product/organisational success.
  • Refactor designs and plans as required.
  Perform Testing
  • Test internally for inconsistencies between what is expected and what was delivered.
  • Provide development appropriate feedback.
  • Ensure changes are implemented before “go-live”.
  • Take a lead role in usability testing and expert reviews to improve overall product quality.
  Living Our Spirit
  • Take ownership of your work: Act responsibly and proactively in your role. Embrace new challenges and be willing to take on tasks that may be outside your comfort zone.
  • Seek opportunities for improvement: Be open to feedback and continuously look for ways to enhance the user experience.
  • Embrace creativity and innovation: Approach each project with a sense of excitement and a willingness to think outside the box. Try new design techniques, explore cutting-edge technologies, and stay up-to-date with industry trends to keep your work fresh and engaging.
  • Be open to change: Embrace change and adapt to evolving user needs and technology. Treat every project as a unique journey with its own challenges and discoveries.
  • Infuse your personality into your work: While adhering to design principles and user-centered practices, inject your unique style and personality into your designs.
  • Promote inclusivity and diversity: Ensure that your designs and user experiences are inclusive and respect the diversity of your user base.
  • Collaborate effectively: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Value different skills and perspectives: Recognise that everyone on the team brings unique strengths and expertise and be open to learning from others.
  The Company We Keep

  At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

  Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

  If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Join to apply for the Senior Urban Designer role at TAKORA Staffing .

This position is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Urban Design or Architecture with a focus on urban design.
• 5-8 years of post-graduate experience in urban design.
• Portfolio showcasing urban frameworks, master plans, and design reports.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite.
• Knowledge in visual narratives and analytical mapping.
• Report writing and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• South African citizenship.

Desired Skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite.

Qualification Level: Master's degree.

Employment Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industry: Human Resources Services

If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.