Professional Architect

Zecutive Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Professional Architect to lead its Architectural Department. The role demands a registered SACAP Professional Architect with significant leadership experience. Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance, managing project delivery, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have strong expertise in building services, excellent communication and management skills, and be fluent in English and Afrikaans. This is a senior position offering long-term career growth within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Must be a registered Professional Architect (SACAP).
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of building services and infrastructure projects is needed.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is mandatory for bilingual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Architectural Department.
• Oversee architectural design, documentation, and project delivery.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor and manage architectural staff.

Skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

Strong communication skills

Management skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Professional Architect (SACAP registered)

Tools

AutoCAD

Archicad

Revit

Job description

SUMMARY

A well-established Consulting Engineering firm based in Cape Town is seeking a Professional Architect to take on the role of Head of Department. The successful candidate will lead and manage the Architectural Department within a firm that specializes in Building Services and Infrastructure Construction. This is a senior leadership position suited to a motivated professional with strong technical expertise, management capability, and a passion for delivering high-quality projects. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a reputable and dynamic firm offering long-term career prospects in Consulting Engineering, Building Services and Infrastructure projects.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Architectural Department
• Interact with various project stakeholders
• Oversee architectural design, documentation, and project delivery
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional standards
• Mentor and manage architectural staff

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Professional Architect (SACAP registered) – NOT negotiable
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of building services and infrastructure-related projects
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, management, and problem-solving skills
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans to effectively participate in bilingual meetings
• Sound knowledge of various design software packages including AutoCAD, Archicad and Revit

Remuneration

Salary package is negotiable depending on qualifications, registration status, and post-qualification experience.

Kindly take note

Only RSA citizens need apply for this position - must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any feedback within 30 days of application,