Professional Architect

dhk Architects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic project exposure

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and training

Job summary

dhk Architects invites an experienced project architect to lead on-site teams and drive meticulous documentation for complex urban projects in Johannesburg. You will oversee coordination across disciplines, ensuring designs are executed to exacting standards and aligned with technical and commercial feasibility.

Applicants should be SACAP-registered with 2–5 years post-qualification experience, possess advanced Revit skills, and demonstrate strong communication and management capabilities in

Qualifications

• Must be SACAP-registered Professional Architect with 2–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawing and detailing.
• Experience on large, complex urban projects spanning mixed-use, residential and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project management and teams, coordinating site activities.
• Deliver meticulous documentation and drawings to exacting standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

SACAP-registered professional

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

Architectural degree (BArch/Equivalent)

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 2-5 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.
  

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 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 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
  
• 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!