Architect

Woolpert; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career development

Ownership pathway

Job summary

Woolpert Africa in Johannesburg invites an experienced Architect to join our Buildings Team. You will develop project deliverables from concept through construction, coordinating with global leads and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-performing, complex projects for major clients.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s/BTech in Architecture, 3–6 years of experience, SACAP registration, and Revit proficiency. The position is based in Johannesburg with hybrid collaboration options.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of architectural experience across all design and construction stages.
• Experience on medium- to large-sized projects such as retail, multi-family residential, or commercial developments.
• Strong design, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Stay informed on latest architectural technologies and sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in Revit; capability to leverage its full features.

Responsibilities

• Develop project deliverables from concept through completion and oversee through construction and close-out.
• Collaborate with global staff, Project Leads, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.

Skills

Design coordination

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

BTech degree in Architectural Technology

SACAP registered

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters. As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact. Seeking a new career challenge? Woolpert Africa is looking for you! We are hiring Architects and Senior Technologists to join our dynamic Buildings Team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This position reports to Project Leads in the UK and US and supports the development and delivery of project deliverables.

As An Architect At Woolpert, You Will

• Develop project deliverables from concept through completion and oversee projects through construction and close-out.
• Work closely with global staff, Project Leads, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-performing, complex, and challenging projects for some of the world's largest technology clients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture, Bachelor's degree, or BTech degree in Architectural Technology.
• Between 3 - 6 years of architectural experience across all stages of design and construction.
• Experience working on medium- to large-sized projects such as retail, multi-family residential, or commercial developments.
• Possess strong design, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to staying informed on the latest architectural technologies, materials, and sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit for project development; we are a Revit office and use this software to its full capabilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) and Bluebeam.
• Well-developed organizational skills, and the ability and experience to prioritize tasks and act independently.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Desire to work and collaborate with global teams.

Professional Registration

• Candidate should be SACAP registered

Unique Benefits

Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Work in a hybrid environment allowing flexibility to balance your work and life.
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert.

Why Woolpert Buildings?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to excellence. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating opportunities for career growth.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.

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