Cape Town Lead Urban Planner & Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Urban Planner and Architect to shape urban landscapes by guiding master planning and integrating architecture into development frameworks. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee feasibility studies, site analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes sustainable urban development, regulatory navigation, and delivering designs that balance function, aesthetics, and community impact in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in urban planning and architectural design.
• Proficiency in urban planning theory, regulations, and development processes.
• Experience with GIS/3D modeling tools (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp).

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive urban planning strategies and master plans for diverse projects.
• Integrate architectural design principles into urban plans for cohesive developments.
• Lead design teams of architects, urban designers, and planners through project lifecycles.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site analyses, and community engagement sessions.

Skills

Urban planning

Architectural design

GIS software

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning/Architecture

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Urban Planner and Architect to shape urban landscapes by guiding master planning and integrating architecture into development frameworks. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee feasibility studies, site analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes sustainable urban development, regulatory navigation, and delivering designs that balance function, aesthetics, and community impact in Cape Town, Western Cape.