Remote Junior Architect - Sustainable Housing Intern

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from experienced architects

Fully remote setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Architect for a fully remote internship with a forward-thinking architectural practice focused on sustainable housing in South Africa. Based near Paarl, you will support senior architects through concept and schematic design, and help prepare construction documents.

This role suits recent graduates or early-career architects eager to gain hands-on experience with eco-friendly materials, BIM workflows, and community-focused projects, while collaborating remotely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Currently registered or eligible for registration as a Candidate Architect with SACAP.
• 0–2 years of relevant architectural experience (internship valued).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior architects in the design and development of sustainable housing projects.
• Prepare architectural drawings, models and presentations under guidance.
• Conduct research on sustainable building materials, technologies and best practices.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, including specifications and detailing.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute design ideas in a virtual environment.
• Assist with site analysis and feasibility studies as required.
• Help coordinate with consultants and suppliers remotely.
• Learn and apply BIM principles and software within project workflows.
• Contribute to the firm's commitment to innovative and environmentally responsible design in Paarl and beyond.

Skills

Communication

Self-discipline

Sustainability interest

Project support

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Architect for a fully remote internship with a forward-thinking architectural practice focused on sustainable housing in South Africa. Based near Paarl, you will support senior architects through concept and schematic design, and help prepare construction documents.

This role suits recent graduates or early-career architects eager to gain hands-on experience with eco-friendly materials, BIM workflows, and community-focused projects, while collaborating remotely