Lead Architect - Mixed-Use Urban Developments (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Leadership development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the design of ambitious mixed-use urban developments in Randburg, Gauteng. This senior role requires exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of urban planning, delivering contextually sensitive architectural solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio of large-scale urban projects, with experience in stakeholder management, master planning, and regulatory submissions, and will lead design teams within a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning from a leading institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, with leadership in large-scale mixed-use urban developments.
• Professional registration with SACAP or a relevant South African body.
• Proven expertise in urban design, master planning, and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong skills in architectural design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp) and urban analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision and design direction for major mixed-use developments in Randburg.
• Develop master plans and detailed designs integrating diverse functions and public spaces.
• Collaborate with city planners, developers, engineers, landscape architects, and communities.
• Ensure designs respond to site context, sustainability, and public realm quality.
• Mentor design teams and oversee design documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with zoning regulations and building codes in Gauteng.
• Drive feasibility studies and design reviews.

Skills

Urban design leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory navigation

Presentations & negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the design of ambitious mixed-use urban developments in Randburg, Gauteng. This senior role requires exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of urban planning, delivering contextually sensitive architectural solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio of large-scale urban projects, with experience in stakeholder management, master planning, and regulatory submissions, and will lead design teams within a hybrid work