📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWDiscovery Limited is actively recruiting for a Space Planner And Interior Designer position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Design / Product / Management sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Design / Product / Management • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Space Planner And Interior Designer position is an important role within the Design / Product / Management sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Design / Product / Management offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Space Planner And Interior Designer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Design / Product / Management field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Design / Product / Management sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Job Purpose
Strategic planning and design of all Discovery real-estate nationwide.
Key Outputs may include but are not limited to
Space ProjectionsQuarterly / bi-yearly meetings with Company heads (for relevant space allocated. Ramp up projections on growth projections and required space to meet the relevant needs. Tracking, maintaining and flagging growth throughout their portfolio Blocking and stacking when required to resolve any unexpected growth.
DesignTaking and interpreting of the brief from the client (with the assigned project manager) Presenting conceptual layout, design & 3D’s(Revit work) and preparing of PowerPoint presentations where required Detailed design and working drawings for project hand over (Shop fitting, finishes, detailed drawings, demolition etc) Sourcing materials, products and furniture and specifying Dealing with suppliers when sourcing or designing new Design input and co-collaboration with Project team throughout project process – revisions, changes, site meetings, contractor meetings, development meetings, regular site inspections, problem solving etc Final snagging on design items Client follow up / project review with client after hand over. Assisting incoming external tenants with design, costing and setup in their new space.
Project Management on movesCosting of projects Review & sign off of all Junior costs and layouts Site review and pre move walks to ensure what is on plan is as per drawings Regional site visits for bigger projects. Move documentations to be compiled and communicated in times provided Move communications to move co-ordinator Liaising, discussion and planning relevant move with contractors (move planning and schedule) Site snagging (to assist Jr’s where required) Site visits to regional buildings for bigger projects. Managing Junior workload, quality of work and accuracy of output Change management Financial management Managing up to 10 trades per move or project. Liaising with regional building coordinators when moves take place.
AdminCompiling costs based on quote Managing jobcard SLA’s logged on Planon Managing filing in OneDrive to comprise of all relevant documentation for each reference number i.e. approvals, quotes, invoices etc. Managing incoming requests for stock and processing orders when required Managing teams OneDrive filing to comprise of all relevant documentation for each RFC Coordinating any invoice queries from Project admin Coordinating any order number queries Monthly & bi-annual documentation for business – growth reflections, occupied workstations, patterns of growth per business, etc Managing and delegating workload between Space planning team. Occupied workstation report Advising on change to charge outs following moves Conducting and providing support doing ergonomic assessments for all Discovery staff. Update and communicate all cost center changes after moves. Update all changes on Live drawings after moves. Scoping of existing tenant offices to assess furniture stock for relocation purposes.
Branding and signageTaking and interpreting of the brief from the client for branding and signage projects. Liaising with suppliers and contractors. Obtaining quotes. Site visits with suppliers prior to installations
Qualification & Work Experience
Relevant qualification in interior Design & Space Planning Minimum of 5 years’ experience in space planning Minimum of 3 years in interior designing Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project management
Technical Skills or Knowledge
AutoCAD Revit
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