Lead Project Architect – Soweto, Gauteng

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Architect for a renowned architectural practice in Soweto, Gauteng. Lead diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring design integrity, budgeting, and scheduling while coordinating with engineers and clients.

You will oversee design development, documentation, and construction administration, mentor juniors, and drive excellence in technical detailing and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• SACAP-registered architect with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience delivering a range of projects (commercial, residential, institutional).
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural project teams, overseeing design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop innovative and functional design solutions that align with project briefs and client needs.
• Prepare detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and other project stakeholders to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and architectural technologists.
• Lead presentations and design reviews for clients and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Professional Architect qualification (SACAP)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Architect for a renowned architectural practice in Soweto, Gauteng. Lead diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring design integrity, budgeting, and scheduling while coordinating with engineers and clients.

You will oversee design development, documentation, and construction administration, mentor juniors, and drive excellence in technical detailing and client satisfaction.