Professional Architect

dhk Architects; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project exposure

Career growth

Sustainability leadership

Job summary

dhk Architects in Cape Town seeks an experienced project architect to lead on-site coordination and deliver precise documentation for large, complex urban projects.

You will manage design teams, liaise with consultants and clients, and ensure compliance with local codes while maintaining a high standard of architectural excellence.

A SACAP-registered professional with advanced Revit skills and at least 2 years post-qualification experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• SACAP-registered Professional Architect with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
• Experience on complex, large-scale mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site coordination for large, complex projects.
• Deliver meticulous construction documentation and detailing.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with clients and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

On-site coordination

Time management

Education

SACAP registration as Professional Architect

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

BIM CDE

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 years post-qualification experience.
• You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
• Your experience must 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.

Requirements

Technical requirements

• Fully and demonstratively 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
• Dynamic project exposure across building typologies and regions
• Opportunities for growth within a progressive and supportive studio environment
• A culture of continuous learning, design excellence, and sustainability leadership

About dhk Architects

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!

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 years post-qualification experience.
• You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
• Your experience must 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.

Requirements

Technical requirements

• Fully and demonstratively 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
• Dynamic project exposure across building typologies and regions
• Opportunities for growth within a progressive and supportive studio environment
• A culture of continuous learning, design excellence, and sustainability leadership

About dhk Architects

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!