Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist (Cape Town)

GIBB Engineering and Architecture; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Cape Town seeks a highly skilled Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to lead and manage projects across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6, specializing in supermarket and retail tenant fit‑outs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, SACAP registration, and at least 5 years of experience in the field. Strong skills in technical documentation and project management are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture, specifically in supermarket and retail fit-outs.
• Demonstrated expertise as a JBCC Principal Agent.
• Proficient in technical documentation and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6.
• Act as JBCC Principal Agent overseeing project administration.
• Produce detailed design documentation for tenant fit-outs.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Technical documentation

Construction detailing

Project management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Attention to detail

Expertise in Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in design tools (SketchUp, Adobe Suite)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture

Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology

Professional SACAP registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM360

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job title : Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist (Cape Town)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : January 18, 2026

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• We are looking for a highly skilled Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to complement our team. The successful candidate will bring experience as a JBCC Principal Agent, strong expertise in supermarket and retail tenant fit‑outs and demonstrated proficiency across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6.
• We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead and manage projects across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6, ensuring high‑quality design development, coordination, documentation and delivery.
• Act as JBCC Principal Agent, overseeing project administration, contract management, site coordination and stakeholder communication.
• Produce detailed design and technical documentation for supermarket and retail tenant fit‑outs, ensuring adherence to client, operator and brand standards.
• Coordinate inputs from all consultants—structural, mechanical, electrical, fire, wet services, QS, and tenant coordination—ensuring seamless integration into architectural documentation packages.
• Oversee the preparation, checking and issuing of detailed construction drawings, specifications, schedules and technical information for both base builds and tenant fit‑outs.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings, contractor queries and technical compliance reviews throughout the construction and fit‑out phases.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is executed according to approved drawings and specifications, and identify, record and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Monitor quality, detailing standards, services coordination and compliance with project performance criteria, building regulations and contractual obligations.
• Lead coordination meetings, resolve clashes between disciplines and update documentation based on changes from consultants, contractors and clients.
• Maintain and manage all project documentation, instructions, registers, logs and revision histories to ensure complete and accurate project records.
• Provide technical guidance, oversight and task coordination to junior team members to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Carry out additional duties related to project coordination, technical delivery and contract administration as required.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture
• or an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (AdArchT).
• Professional SACAP registration.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

Person Requirements

Core Competencies

• Proven technical experience delivering supermarket and retail tenant fit‑outs across varying scales and complexities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design and consultant teams, ensuring seamless technical coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, building regulations, services coordination and technical standards relevant to retail environments.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering technically sound projects on time, within budget and in alignment with client, operator and brand requirements.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work across PROCSA Stages 3–6, including design development, technical documentation, contract administration and site coordination.
• Experience acting as a JBCC Principal Agent, with solid knowledge of contract administration, issuing instructions, managing RFIs and coordinating site activities.
• High level of diligence and attention to detail, particularly in technical documentation, quality assurance and coordination processes.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit user, with strong capability in model management, technical detailing, scheduling, keynotes, design options and integrated documentation workflows from feasibility to construction.
• Proficient in design and documentation tools such as SketchUp or FormIt, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma and quick‑visualisation software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape.
• Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 and ACC is essential.

Additional Competencies

• Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
• Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.