Chief Architect - Retail & Commercial Developments

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect to spearhead large-scale commercial and retail developments in George, Western Cape. You will translate client visions into viable, high-quality architectural solutions while leading a team of designers and technologists.

You will collaborate with developers and investors, ensuring regulatory compliance, master planning, and innovative design concepts across projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10–12+ years of post-graduate experience focusing on commercial/retail projects.
• Proven leadership delivering large-scale developments.
• Experience within the South African regulatory framework.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., PrArch) essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for commercial and retail projects from conception through completion.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects, designers and technicians.
• Engage with developers, investors and clients to understand requirements and objectives.
• Develop innovative design concepts and master plans for complex environments.
• Ensure designs comply with local planning regulations, building codes and accessibility standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Client management

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect to spearhead large-scale commercial and retail developments in George, Western Cape. You will translate client visions into viable, high-quality architectural solutions while leading a team of designers and technologists.

You will collaborate with developers and investors, ensuring regulatory compliance, master planning, and innovative design concepts across projects.