Executive Principal Architect & Design Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Prestigious role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a distinguished Principal Architect to join the leadership team. This senior role sets strategic direction for architectural design, leads major projects, and mentors a team of architects and technologists.

You will drive innovation, uphold design quality, and shape the built environment in the North West and beyond. The role offers executive-level compensation, substantial bonus potential, and comprehensive executive benefits, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) and registration.
• 15+ years of experience in architectural practice.
• Extensive portfolio demonstrating leadership in diverse project typologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and strategic direction for architectural design and practice management.
• Lead the conceptualization and design development of signature architectural projects.
• Manage client relationships at the highest level, securing new commissions and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring design excellence, technical rigor, and adherence to project goals.
• Mentor and develop architectural staff, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Client relationships

Architectural design

Education

Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) and registration

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a distinguished Principal Architect to join the leadership team. This senior role sets strategic direction for architectural design, leads major projects, and mentors a team of architects and technologists.

You will drive innovation, uphold design quality, and shape the built environment in the North West and beyond. The role offers executive-level compensation, substantial bonus potential, and comprehensive executive benefits, with opportunities to