Remote Community Housing Architect — Social Impact Design

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 850.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Community & Housing Architect to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will design sustainable, inclusive housing and community facilities, focusing on affordable living environments for diverse populations.

You will collaborate with community stakeholders, government agencies, non-profits, and construction partners through digital platforms to deliver designs that promote well-being, accessibility, and social integration from Soweto and across Gauteng.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years in architectural practice with community or affordable housing focus.
• Proven ability to design for diverse user groups.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; PM tools familiarity.
• Knowledge of SA building codes and affordable housing financing.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder facilitation.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed team.
• Passion for social impact and community development.

Aufgaben

• Lead architectural design from concept to construction for community housing and facility projects.
• Engage with community members and stakeholders to co-create design solutions.
• Develop sustainable, cost-effective housing designs with standards.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and project docs.
• Collaborate with engineers, urban planners and contractors.
• Advise on materials, construction methods and feasibility.
• Ensure designs are accessible, safe and promote community cohesion.
• Stay updated on social housing best practices.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Remote collaboration

Project management

Architectural design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Community & Housing Architect to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will design sustainable, inclusive housing and community facilities, focusing on affordable living environments for diverse populations.

You will collaborate with community stakeholders, government agencies, non-profits, and construction partners through digital platforms to deliver designs that promote well-being, accessibility, and social integration from Soweto and across Gauteng.