Healthcare Facility Design Architect

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Healthcare Facility Design Architect for a leading architectural firm in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, demanding expertise in healthcare planning, infection control, and regulatory standards.

You will lead concept to construction administration and collaborate with clinicians and engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio of healthcare projects, SACAP registration, and fluency with Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with a significant specialization in healthcare facility design.
• Proven experience in designing hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.
• Registration with SACAP is required.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools.
• Strong portfolio of completed healthcare projects and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for healthcare projects including hospitals and clinics.
• Collaborate with healthcare clients, medical professionals, and user groups to define requirements.
• Develop detailed plans, specifications, and construction documents for healthcare facilities.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, accessibility, and infection-control guidelines.
• Coordinate with medical equipment planners, MEP engineers, and structural engineers.
• Integrate equipment requirements and patient workflows into design.
• Conduct site analyses and feasibility studies for healthcare developments.
• Oversee construction administration and support design intent.
• Stay current with healthcare architecture trends and best practices.

Skills

Healthcare facility design

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized architectural firm with a strong reputation for designing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Facility Design Architect to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role requires an architect with a deep understanding of the unique requirements and complexities of designing hospitals, clinics, and medical centers. You will be involved in all project phases, from conceptualization and programming to detailed design and construction administration, ensuring that facilities are safe, efficient, healing environments. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in healthcare planning, medical equipment integration, infection control principles, and relevant building codes and standards. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare infrastructure in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for healthcare projects, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical facilities.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare clients, medical professionals, and user groups to define project requirements and functional programs.
• Develop detailed architectural plans, specifications, and construction documents for healthcare facilities.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant healthcare building codes, accessibility standards, and infection control guidelines.
• Coordinate with specialized consultants, including medical equipment planners, MEP engineers, and structural engineers.
• Integrate medical equipment requirements and operational workflows into the architectural design.
• Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies for healthcare development projects.
• Oversee construction administration, providing technical support and ensuring compliance with design intent.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in healthcare architecture.
• Contribute to the firm's expertise and reputation in healthcare design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with a significant specialization in healthcare facility design.
• Proven experience in designing various types of healthcare buildings (hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers).
• Strong understanding of healthcare planning principles, patient flow, and medical workflows.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare-specific building codes, standards (e.g., SANS, SACAP guidelines for healthcare), and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing completed healthcare projects is essential.
• Professional registration with SACAP is required.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive annual salary, ranging from R , reflecting your specialized expertise in healthcare architecture. We provide a supportive professional environment in Upington , along with opportunities for continued learning and professional development. Benefits include medical aid and a retirement fund. You will have the rewarding experience of contributing to the development of essential healthcare services and infrastructure in the Northern Cape . Join a dedicated team committed to creating high-quality, healing environments for communities.