Architectural Technologist

Produces technical building drawings, documentation and specifications and supports projects from design through construction. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 3 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Architectural Technologist do?

Produces technical building drawings, documentation and specifications and supports projects from design through construction.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR240 000 p.a.Mid-levelR460 000 p.a.SeniorR760 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Building technology · EssentialCAD software · EssentialTechnical documentation · EssentialProject coordination · ImportantRegulations · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

ARCHITECTURE — University of Johannesburg

B ARCHITECTURE — University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Architectural Studies — University of the Witwatersrand

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What does a Architectural Technologist do?

Produces technical building drawings, documentation and specifications and supports projects from design through construction.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Building technology, CAD software, Technical documentation, Project coordination, Regulations.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

3 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.