Heritage Architect

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Heritage Architect to join our client’s team in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on conservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, working with heritage bodies and authorities to preserve architectural integrity.

The successful candidate will have a professional architecture degree with heritage experience, SACAP registration, and strong skills in documentation, research, and stakeholder engagement, with a hybrid work model in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Professional Architecture degree with heritage conservation experience.
• Registration with SACAP as an Architect.
• Understanding of historical building typologies, materials and construction methods.
• Familiarity with heritage legislation and guidelines.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition and historical significance of heritage buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and restoration strategies.
• Prepare documentation for heritage impact assessments and approvals.
• Oversee restoration and adaptive reuse projects per heritage guidelines in Paarl.
• Liaise with clients, heritage consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert advice on materials and techniques for heritage conservation.

Skills

Heritage conservation knowledge

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a specialized and dedicated Heritage Architect to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . This pivotal role involves the conservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historically significant buildings and sites within the region. You will work closely with heritage bodies, local authorities, and property owners to ensure that sensitive interventions respect the architectural integrity and historical context of these valuable structures. This is a unique opportunity for an architect with a passion for history and preservation to contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape of the Paarl area and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the condition and historical significance of heritage buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and restoration strategies.
• Prepare detailed documentation for heritage impact assessments and approvals.
• Oversee restoration and adaptive reuse projects, ensuring compliance with heritage guidelines in Paarl .
• Liaise with clients, heritage consultants, and regulatory bodies such as Heritage Western Cape.
• Provide expert advice on materials and techniques suitable for heritage conservation.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture with specialized knowledge or experience in heritage conservation .
• Registration with SACAP as an Architect, with relevant experience in heritage projects.
• In-depth understanding of historical building typologies, materials, and construction methods.
• Familiarity with national and provincial heritage legislation and guidelines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities for engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with specialized expertise.
• Unique opportunity to work on significant heritage projects in the Western Cape .
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of site and office work.
• Professional development in heritage architecture and conservation.
• A role contributing to the preservation of invaluable cultural assets in Paarl .