Principal Architect – Educational & Research Campus Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical aid

a generous retirement fund

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West seeks a Principal Architect to lead transformative educational and research projects. You will guide concept development, design evolution, and delivery of campuses, laboratories, and academic buildings, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires a proven track record in large institutional projects, high-level leadership, and expertise in pedagogical and laboratory design principles, BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Professional registration with SAIA or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of architectural experience with educational and research facilities.
• Proven leadership of large, institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical approaches, laboratory design, and technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for educational and research facilities in Mahikeng, North West.
• Develop innovative and functional designs for learning, discovery, and engagement.
• Oversee creation of drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with university administrators, faculty, researchers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, and facilities requirements.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules from inception to completion.
• Conduct site analyses, feasibility studies, and consultations.
• Champion sustainable design principles and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Team leadership

BIM (Revit)

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Professional registration with SAIA

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West seeks a Principal Architect to lead transformative educational and research projects. You will guide concept development, design evolution, and delivery of campuses, laboratories, and academic buildings, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires a proven track record in large institutional projects, high-level leadership, and expertise in pedagogical and laboratory design principles, BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD,