Executive Lead Architect: Urban Regeneration & Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive salary

Performance bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Generous leave allocation

Collaborative and dynamic team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Architect to drive urban regeneration projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, engage stakeholders, and oversee master planning through construction oversight, delivering sustainable, community-focused urban solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree, SACAP registration, and 10+ years of leadership in large-scale developments, with hands-on delivery in a hands-on Vereeniging-based office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture with a focus on urban regeneration/master planning/large-scale projects.
• Professional SACAP registration.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of urban regeneration initiatives.
• Develop master plans and detailed architectural designs for mixed-use developments, public spaces, and community facilities.
• Manage and mentor architectural teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Engage with local authorities, community groups, and stakeholders to ensure project buy-in and alignment.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with planning regulations, building codes, and sustainability targets.
• Conduct site analyses and feasibility studies for potential regeneration sites.
• Liaise with engineers, urban planners, and other consultants to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Present design proposals and project updates to clients and public bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Urban design

Regeneration

Master planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team management

Revit

AutoCAD

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Architect to drive urban regeneration projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, engage stakeholders, and oversee master planning through construction oversight, delivering sustainable, community-focused urban solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree, SACAP registration, and 10+ years of leadership in large-scale developments, with hands-on delivery in a hands-on Vereeniging-based office.