Heritage Conservation Architect — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Conservation Architect to join their team in Soweto, focusing on preservation and sensitive restoration of heritage buildings. This hybrid role combines site work with collaborative office days and enables flexible remote arrangements to suit project needs.

You will lead conservation projects, develop management plans, prepare heritage-sensitive specifications, and liaise with heritage bodies and authorities.

Qualifications

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP.
• Experience in heritage architecture and conservation projects.
• Knowledge of historical building typologies, materials and construction methods.
• Familiarity with heritage legislation and conservation guidelines.
• Strong research, documentation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess heritage buildings and develop conservation management plans.
• Design and oversee restoration, refurbishment and adaptive reuse of historic structures.
• Prepare specifications for heritage materials and techniques.
• Liaise with heritage bodies, authorities and clients on conservation matters.
• Ensure conservation work adheres to national and international standards.

Skills

Heritage conservation

SACAP registration

Project management

Documentation

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Conservation Architect to join their team in Soweto, focusing on preservation and sensitive restoration of heritage buildings. This hybrid role combines site work with collaborative office days and enables flexible remote arrangements to suit project needs.

You will lead conservation projects, develop management plans, prepare heritage-sensitive specifications, and liaise with heritage bodies and authorities.