Luxury Residential Estate Design Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications from an experienced Architectural Design Lead for luxury residential estates in Klerksdorp. You will shape the architectural vision and guide a design team across multiple developments.

Collaborating with developers, planners, and engineers, you will ensure designs are feasible, compliant, and aligned with market expectations, while mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality renderings and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master of Architecture degree or equivalent.
• Professional registration with SACAP.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural design.
• Demonstrated experience in leading design teams and managing multiple residential projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in architectural design software, including Revit and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for new residential estate developments, from concept to detailed design.
• Develop architectural guidelines and design principles for each estate, ensuring brand consistency and quality.
• Manage and mentor junior architectural staff, fostering a collaborative and creative design environment.
• Collaborate with developers, planners, and engineers to ensure designs are feasible, compliant, and meet market expectations.
• Prepare high-quality design presentations, renderings, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the architectural review process for individual house designs within the estates.
• Ensure that designs adhere to relevant building regulations, zoning requirements, and sustainability principles.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction quality and resolve design-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Residential design

Communication

Project management

Education

Master of Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 invites applications from an experienced Architectural Design Lead for luxury residential estates in Klerksdorp. You will shape the architectural vision and guide a design team across multiple developments.

Collaborating with developers, planners, and engineers, you will ensure designs are feasible, compliant, and aligned with market expectations, while mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality renderings and documentation.