Professional Architect

Egis Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to iconic projects

Career development

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

dhk Architects is seeking an experienced project architect to lead on-site coordination, drive meticulous documentation, and deliver complex urban projects to exacting standards. You should manage teams, balance aesthetics with technical detail, and coordinate with consultants across large-scale developments.

The role requires SACAP registration, 2–5 years post-qualification experience, strong Revit skills, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• SACAP-registered Professional Architect with 2–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project coordination and manage site teams.
• Ensure meticulous documentation and detailing to exacting standards.
• Coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to deliver complex urban projects.

Skills

Revit

BIM/CDE

Project management

Communication

English

Team leadership

Urban projects

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

BIM 360

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

dhk Architects is one of the largest and leading architectural studios in Africa. Our strength as an award-winning design-led studio arises from a unique blend of creative talent, technical capability, implementation expertise and commercial strategy.

Building a leading studio at the forefront of our industry is about more than producing outstanding design. It’s also about building an outstanding team. We actively cultivate a stimulating environment where ideas are challenged and innovation is encouraged. It’s a diverse, creative studio with a culture of progressive design, high-performance and future-focused thinking.

We support career growth and development, and foster young talent through mentorship, training and development programmes. We create connections with peers and colleagues outside the office through sporting and social events – and we make great coffee!

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced project architect with a solid track record in running projects on site, delivering meticulous documentation processes and executing our designs to exacting standards. You must have experience in running teams and site coordination on large, complex projects in urban settings.

Your experience

We will consider you if:

• You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with an impressive academic background, advanced Revit skills and a minimum of 2-5years post-qualification experience.
• You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
• Your experiencemust include a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects spanning mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.
• You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity and thorough technical knowledge with proven expertise in construction drawing and detailing.
• You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, coupled with a detailed knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes.

What do we need from you

Technical requirements

• Fully and demonstrably proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable.(An assessment will be required if you are shortlisted)
• Thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and Revit best practices.

Other requirements

• Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a positive, client‑centric attitude
• Can demonstrate considerable project management skills
• Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and precise instructions clearly to all internal and external colleagues
• Thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Can self‑manage your own responsibilities and also enjoy working with teams
• Have exemplary time‑management skills and your delivery skills are outstanding
• Fluent in English
• Prepared to travel when necessary
• Eligible to work in South Africa

What's in it for you?

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Exposure to iconic urban and architectural projects across the continent.
• Career development opportunities in a progressive, design‑led environment.
• A studio culture grounded in innovation, excellence, and collaboration.