Professional Architect

Egis; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to iconic projects

Career development opportunities

Innovative studio culture

Job summary

dhk Architects is seeking an experienced project architect to manage on-site coordination, ensure meticulous documentation, and execute designs to exacting standards on large urban projects. Candidates must be SACAP-registered with 2–5 years post-qualification experience and a strong track record in mixed-use, residential and commercial work.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to travel when necessary, with a client-centric approach and fluent English across

Qualifications

• SACAP-registered Professional Architect with advanced Revit skills and 2–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience on complex, large-scale projects spanning mixed-use, residential and commercial sectors.
• Strong aesthetic sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge and detailing.
• Solid understanding of building systems, materials, codes and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project management and coordination.
• Deliver meticulous construction documentation and detailing.
• Ensure designs are executed to exacting standards.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and BIM processes across projects.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Client communication

English fluency

Education

SACAP-registered Professional Architect

Tools

Revit

BIM CDE

Job description

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!

Job Description

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 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
• You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
• Your experiencemust includea 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.
  

Qualifications

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
  

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.