Lead Architect: Design Visionary & Team Mentor

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Architect to spearhead design innovation and project leadership in Polokwane. This senior role guides design direction, mentors a team, and ensures excellence from concept to construction.

Based in Polokwane, the successful candidate will drive client relations, project strategy, and oversight of design quality, sustainability, and delivery across major projects in Limpopo. SACAP registration is mandatory; 12+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with SACAP is required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in architectural design and project leadership.
• Strong portfolio of built work demonstrating high design quality.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for major projects from concept to construction documentation.
• Develop innovative and contextually relevant design solutions.
• Mentor and manage a team of architects and designers.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

SACAP-registered architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Architect to spearhead design innovation and project leadership in Polokwane. This senior role guides design direction, mentors a team, and ensures excellence from concept to construction.

Based in Polokwane, the successful candidate will drive client relations, project strategy, and oversight of design quality, sustainability, and delivery across major projects in Limpopo. SACAP registration is mandatory; 12+ years of experience preferred.