Healthcare Architect

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Impactful healthcare projects

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Regional impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Healthcare Architect to lead the design of hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in Upington, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and consultants to develop detailed drawings and specifications, applying evidence-based design principles to create healing environments.

Candidates must be SACAP-registered with 10+ years in healthcare architecture and proficiency in Revit and

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare design.
• Proven experience delivering complex healthcare projects.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare planning, medical equipment integration, and workflows.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of complex healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, centers).
• Ensure designs meet healthcare regulations, codes, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, engineers, and consultants to optimize space and functionality.
• Develop detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and health facility guidelines.
• Apply evidence-based design to create healing, efficient environments in Upington.
• Manage project phases from conceptualization through construction, ensuring technical accuracy.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Evidence-based design

Education

Registered Professional Architect (SACAP)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Healthcare design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Healthcare Architect with expertise in designing state-of-the-art medical facilities for their team based in Upington . This role requires a deep understanding of the unique functional, regulatory, and technological requirements of healthcare environments. You will lead the design process for hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical centers, ensuring patient safety, operational efficiency, and therapeutic environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure development in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of complex healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical centers.
• Ensure architectural designs meet stringent healthcare regulations, codes (e.g., SANS 10400-O, OHS Act), and infection control standards.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, engineers, and consultants to optimize space planning and functionality.
• Develop detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and health facility guidelines.
• Incorporate principles of evidence-based design to create healing and efficient environments in Upington .
• Manage project phases from conceptualization through to construction, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years focused specifically on healthcare architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex healthcare projects.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in Revit , AutoCAD, and relevant healthcare design software and standards.
• Strong understanding of building services unique to healthcare environments in the Northern Cape

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on significant and impactful healthcare infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and specialization in a critical architectural field.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and quality patient care environments.
• Contribute to improving healthcare access and standards in Upington and the surrounding regions.