Professional Architect

dhk Architects; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic project exposure

Culture of continuous learning

Job summary

dhk Architects, a leading architectural studio in Africa, is seeking an experienced Project Architect to manage diverse projects. Candidates should have a strong track record of delivering projects from design to execution, with expertise in Revit and team leadership. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience on large-scale urban projects.
• Proven ability in managing teams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate teams for complex projects.
• Deliver meticulous documentation and execute designs.
• Ensure technical feasibility and compliance with standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Site Coordination

Project Management

Communication

Client-Centric Mindset

Education

SACAP Registration

Professional Architect Qualification

Tools

Revit

BIM CDE

Job description

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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.

Experience Required:

• You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with advancedRevitskills and BIM CDE. (An on-line assessment will be required if you are shortlisted.)
• You have a minimum of10 years post-qualification experience.
• You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive technical skills to run projects fromschematic design through to tender documentation.
• 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.
• You have a thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and Revit best practices.

Other requirements

• You have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a positive, client-centric attitude
• You can demonstrate considerable project management skills
• You are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and precise instructions clearly to all internal and external colleagues
• You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• You can self-manage your own responsibilities and also enjoy working with teams
• You have exemplary work ethic and time-management skills and your delivery skills are outstanding.
• You are fluent in English
• You are prepared to travel when necessary
• You are eligible to work in South Africa

Our offer

• 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 multidisciplinary architectural studios in Africa. With a collaborative mindset and a global outlook, we’re always exploring new possibilities in advanced technologies, materials and design forms.

Our strength as an award-winning design-led studio arises from a unique blend of technical capability, implementation expertise, commercial strategy and, most importantly, creative talent.

We need to boost our teams as we embark on a series of new, exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases the best of your technical capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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