Architectural Designer - Urban Planning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Architectural Designer with a strong Urban Planning focus to lead the design of master plans, urban precincts and public spaces in Bloemfontein.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in architectural practice, advanced skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS, and a track record in community engagement and public consultations.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch with Urban Design/Urban Planning specialization.
• Minimum 6 years in architectural practice with focus on urban design and planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.
• Strong understanding of urban planning, sustainable development, and public space design.
• Excellent visual communication, graphic design, and presentation skills.
• Experience in community engagement and public consultation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts, master plans, and site plans.
• Conduct site analyses, context studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare design presentations, visualizations, and reports for consultations.
• Collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, sociologists.
• Ensure designs comply with zoning, urban design guidelines, environmental policies.
• Contribute to public participation and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Urban design

Visual communication

Public consultation

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch (Urban Design/Urban Planning)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Architectural Designer with expertise in Urban Planning to contribute to transformative development projects in Bloemfontein . This role focuses on the conceptualization and design of master plans, urban precincts, and public spaces, ensuring functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing urban environments. You will play a key role in shaping the future growth and development of the Free State province, working closely with town planners, landscape architects, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about urban design and has a strong ability to visualize and articulate complex spatial concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts, master plans, and detailed site plans for various development projects.
• Conduct site analysis, context studies, and feasibility assessments for urban planning initiatives.
• Prepare design presentations, visualizations, and reports for clients and public consultations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, landscape architects, and sociologists.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant zoning regulations, urban design guidelines, and environmental policies.
• Contribute to public participation processes and stakeholder engagement activities.

Requirements

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree with a specialization in Urban Design or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in architectural practice, with a significant focus on urban design and planning.
• Proficiency in urban design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS software.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, sustainable development, and public space design.
• Excellent visual communication, graphic design, and presentation skills.
• Experience in community engagement and public consultation processes is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on significant urban development projects in Bloemfontein .
• Structured career progression pathways within the firm.
• Contribution to professional development and further education.
• A collaborative environment focused on impactful urban solutions.