Kimberley Public & Cultural Buildings Lead Architect

Placements24; Nuwerus; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Meaningful community projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design teams on significant public and cultural buildings in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role centers on design leadership, client relationship management, and delivering projects with artistic integrity and functional excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in museums, galleries or libraries, and proven project management skills, with SACAP registration and a Master’s degree in Architecture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture required.
• SACAP registration is essential.
• Minimum 8 years post-graduate experience in cultural/public buildings.
• Proven leadership of design projects for cultural institutions.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for cultural and public buildings from concept to completion.
• Develop innovative, contextually sensitive design solutions.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and client expectations.
• Prepare design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, heritage guidelines, and accessibility standards.
• Mentor junior architects and designers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design teams on significant public and cultural buildings in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role centers on design leadership, client relationship management, and delivering projects with artistic integrity and functional excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in museums, galleries or libraries, and proven project management skills, with SACAP registration and a Master’s degree in Architecture.