Design Architect Needed for Architectural and Construction Company based in Cape Town – Revit

RED|LINE Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RED|LINE Recruitment invites applications for a Design Architect based in Cape Town CBD. The role leads conceptual design and development across diverse sectors, taking projects from feasibility through to developed design.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years post-qualification experience, SACAP registration, and strong skills in Revit, SketchUp and BIM workflows. This is a permanent, mid-level position within a leading architectural practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• Professional SACAP registration required.
• 5–8 years post-qualification experience in architectural design.
• Experience delivering complex projects through feasibility, concept and developed design stages.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience presenting concepts to clients and facilitating design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualisation and design development of complex architectural projects.
• Produce design and technical information across SACAP/PROCSA work stages 1–4.
• Develop innovative concepts aligned with client objectives and environment.
• Present design concepts, feasibility studies, masterplans and proposals to clients.
• Evaluate options and progress concepts through schematic and developed design stages.
• Coordinate design with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure integration of engineering, sustainability and specialists.
• Maintain design intent throughout project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with visualisers and graphic designers for high‑quality presentation material.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to design capability growth.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals and business development where required.

Skills

Advanced Revit

SketchUp

FormIt

Forma

Adobe Creative Suite

Twinmotion

Lumion

Enscape

ACC/BIM 360

BIM processes

Leadership

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Professional SACAP registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Autodesk FormIt

Autodesk Forma

Adobe Creative Suite

Twinmotion

Lumion

Enscape

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)/BIM 360

Job description

DESIGN ARCHITECT
Location Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Position Type Permanent
Work Level Mid-Level
Salary Market Related
Industry Architecture

POSITION OVERVIEW

A leading architectural practice is seeking an experienced and highly creative Design Architect to join its Cape Town team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the conceptual design and development of complex architectural projects across various sectors. The role requires strong design ability, technical knowledge and the confidence to take projects from feasibility and concept development through to developed design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the conceptualisation and design development of complex architectural projects across various sectors.
• Produce architectural design and technical information across SACAP/PROCSA Work Stages 1–4.
• Develop innovative architectural concepts that respond to client objectives, operational requirements, commercial viability and environmental considerations.
• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility studies, masterplans and architectural proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluate design options and develop preferred concepts through schematic and developed design stages.
• Coordinate architectural design with multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ensure the integration of engineering, sustainability and specialist requirements into the design.
• Maintain design intent throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architectural visualisers and graphic designers to produce high-quality presentation material.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued development of design capabilities within the studio.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to competitions, proposals and business development initiatives where required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration with SACAP.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in architectural design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex architectural projects through feasibility, concept and developed design stages.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience presenting architectural concepts to clients and facilitating design reviews.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced Autodesk Revit skills, including conceptual massing, design options, schedules and documentation workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of SketchUp, Autodesk FormIt and Autodesk Forma.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with visualisation software such as Twinmotion, Lumion or Enscape.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360.
• Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative digital project delivery.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional conceptual design ability supported by a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Experience designing complex buildings across a range of sectors and scales.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, spatial planning, urban design and placemaking.
• Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility, commercial objectives and buildability.
• Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and collaboration abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to design excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Passionate about architecture and design excellence.
• Innovative thinker with strong creative problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, collaborative and proactive.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Committed to continuous learning and the adoption of new technologies and digital design tools.
• Strong relationship-building, planning and organisational skills.
• Persuasive and confident when presenting design concepts and ideas.