Healthcare Architect — Transformative Clinic & Hospital Design Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Conferences & workshops

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading architectural firm specializing in healthcare facilities, seeks a Healthcare Architect to join its Pretoria, Gauteng practice. The role focuses on designing clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centers that meet regulatory and patient-care standards from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, SACAP registration, 7+ years in healthcare design, strong Revit/AutoCAD skills, and a portfolio of healthcare projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Architecture.
• 7+ years of professional experience in healthcare architecture.
• Professional registration with SACAP.
• Portfolio showcasing healthcare design projects.
• Familiarity with Pretoria or Gauteng healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of specialized healthcare facilities, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with medical teams, hospital administrators, and stakeholders to understand functional needs and workflows.
• Develop detailed architectural plans, specifications, and drawings for healthcare projects.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and healthcare guidelines.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers and other consultants to integrate building systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site analyses for new healthcare developments.
• Manage project budgets and schedules for healthcare projects.
• Stay abreast of advancements in healthcare technology and design trends.
• Oversee the construction administration phase and ensure design intent is realized.
• Mentor junior architects and provide technical guidance on healthcare design.

Skills

Healthcare design principles

Project management

Client management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Healthcare planning tools

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading architectural firm specializing in healthcare facilities, seeks a Healthcare Architect to join its Pretoria, Gauteng practice. The role focuses on designing clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centers that meet regulatory and patient-care standards from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor or Master in Architecture, SACAP registration, 7+ years in healthcare design, strong Revit/AutoCAD skills, and a portfolio of healthcare projects.