Community Project Architect – Public Spaces & Housing

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Community Project Architect to design and manage initiatives that uplift public spaces and infrastructure. You will collaborate with local communities, government bodies, and non-profit organizations; lead design, drawings, and cost estimates; and oversee delivery from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of architectural experience, SACAP registration, proficiency in AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• SACAP registration required.
• Minimum 6 years in architectural practice, with community/public sector focus.
• Proven project management and coordination experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong community engagement and participatory design experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cost estimation and contract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of community-centric projects (public facilities, housing, recreation).
• Engage with community members and stakeholders; incorporate feedback into design.
• Develop detailed drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project execution from inception to completion within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and authorities for delivery.
• Ensure designs are culturally appropriate and contextually sensitive.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for funding bodies.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies; oversee construction quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Community Project Architect to design and manage initiatives that uplift public spaces and infrastructure. You will collaborate with local communities, government bodies, and non-profit organizations; lead design, drawings, and cost estimates; and oversee delivery from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and sustainable practices.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of architectural experience, SACAP registration, proficiency in AutoCAD