Architectural Intern - Community Projects

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Potential for future employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking an Architectural Intern to assist with community-focused projects, applying architectural principles to social infrastructure and development initiatives. You will work with senior architects on design, documentation, and project coordination, gaining insight into building for community benefit.

This internship offers practical experience, mentorship from experienced architects, and exposure to diverse project types within the community sector; there is

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture.
• Interest in community architecture and social impact design.
• Basic proficiency in architectural software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong willingness to learn and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of architectural plans for community facilities and social housing.
• Prepare drawings, models, and presentation materials under supervision.
• Support site visits and gather information relevant to community project needs.
• Coordinate project documentation and assist with administrative tasks.
• Learn and apply principles of inclusive and context-sensitive design.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Architectural Intern to support their work on community-focused projects in Queenstown . This internship provides invaluable experience in applying architectural principles to social infrastructure and community development initiatives. You will assist senior architects in design, documentation, and project coordination, gaining exposure to the unique challenges and rewards of building for community benefit. This is a fantastic stepping stone for a budding architect eager to make a positive social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of architectural plans for community facilities and social housing.
• Prepare drawings, models, and presentation materials under supervision.
• Support site visits and gather information relevant to community project needs.
• Coordinate project documentation and assist with administrative tasks.
• Learn and apply principles of inclusive and context-sensitive design.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture.
• Interest in community architecture and social impact design.
• Basic proficiency in architectural software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong willingness to learn and contribute to a team.

Benefits

• Structured internship program with practical experience.
• Intern stipend and potential for future employment.
• Meaningful work contributing to community development in Queenstown .
• Mentorship from experienced architects focused on social impact.
• Exposure to diverse project types within the community sector.