Senior Architect - Heritage Conservation

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Reputation

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Architect for a Kimberley heritage practice. You will lead design and planning for conservation and adaptive reuse, guiding projects from assessment to implementation.

You will work with heritage authorities, clients, and consultants, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality restoration work that preserves cultural significance. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in heritage conservation, strong documentation skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification and 8+ years in heritage conservation.
• Experience in adaptive reuse of historic buildings and sensitive restoration.
• Knowledge of heritage assessment methodologies and applicable legislation.
• Proficient in architectural design software and conservation documentation.
• Strong understanding of traditional building materials and construction techniques.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning for heritage conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
• Assess historic buildings; document condition and significance.
• Develop conservation strategies compliant with heritage guidelines in Kimberley.
• Oversee restoration and adaptive reuse works with high quality execution.
• Liaise with heritage authorities, clients, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, and technical documentation for heritage projects.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Adaptive reuse

Architectural design

Conservation documentation

Materials knowledge

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Education

Professional Architect qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Conservation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect with expertise in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse to join their prestigious practice in Kimberley. You will be instrumental in preserving and revitalizing historical structures, transforming them into functional and contemporary spaces while respecting their cultural significance. This role requires a deep understanding of heritage guidelines, conservation techniques, and sensitive intervention strategies for unique buildings across the Northern Cape. If you are passionate about safeguarding South Africa's architectural heritage and possess strong project management skills, this is an exceptional career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and planning for heritage conservation and adaptive reuse projects.


• Conduct thorough assessments of historic buildings, documenting their condition and significance.


• Develop conservation strategies and design proposals that comply with heritage regulations and guidelines in Kimberley.


• Oversee the implementation of restoration and adaptive reuse works, ensuring sensitive and high-quality execution.


• Liaise with heritage authorities, clients, and specialist consultants throughout the project lifecycle.


• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, and technical documentation for heritage projects.

Requirements

• Professional Architect qualification with a minimum of 8 years of experience, with significant specialization in heritage conservation.


• Demonstrated experience in the adaptive reuse of historical buildings and sensitive restoration projects.


• In-depth knowledge of heritage assessment methodologies, conservation principles, and relevant legislation.


• Proficiency in architectural design software and experience with conservation documentation.


• Strong understanding of traditional building materials and construction techniques.


• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.


• Opportunity to work on culturally significant and unique architectural projects.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Support for professional development and specialized training in heritage conservation.


• A respected firm with a commitment to preserving architectural history in Kimberley.