Education Facilities Design Director

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical aid

Generous retirement fund

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Architectural Design to head the education studio in Mahikeng, North West. You will set the design direction, lead a team of architects and designers, and manage the delivery of complex educational projects from K-12 to higher education.

The role requires deep pedagogical insight, strong client relationships, and a track record of design innovation. This executive position offers a competitive package and significant influence on the firm’s educational

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification registered with SACAP.
• Minimum 15 years of architectural experience with a strong focus on educational facilities.
• Proven track record in leading design teams and managing large-scale educational projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and design direction for the education sector studio.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects, designers, and project managers.
• Oversee the design and delivery of complex educational projects, from K-12 to higher education.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients in the education sector.
• Ensure design excellence, innovation, and adherence to project budgets and timelines.
• Develop and implement design standards and best practices for educational facilities.
• Lead design reviews and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and holistic design solutions.
• Stay abreast of trends in educational facility design and technology.
• Contribute to business development and the acquisition of new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Strategic thinking

Mentoring team

Education

SACAP-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Architectural Design to head the education studio in Mahikeng, North West. You will set the design direction, lead a team of architects and designers, and manage the delivery of complex educational projects from K-12 to higher education.

The role requires deep pedagogical insight, strong client relationships, and a track record of design innovation. This executive position offers a competitive package and significant influence on the firm’s educational