Remote Junior Architectural Assistant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a paid internship for a Junior Architectural Assistant to join a fully remote team supporting Mossel Bay and other clients. You will assist senior architects with concept development, presentation materials, and basic drawings from your home location.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have recently completed an Architecture/Architectural Technology degree, with basic CAD/BIM familiarity and strong visualization skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related design field.
• Basic understanding of architectural design principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills mentioned in the requirements.
• Excellent communication and ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing architectural designs, including sketching and basic modelling.
• Prepare presentation drawings, mood boards and preliminary design documentation.
• Support production of detailed architectural drawings and specifications using CAD/BIM.
• Research materials, building codes and design trends as required.
• Coordinate project documentation and administrative tasks under senior guidance.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to design discussions.

Skills

Graphic & visualization skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Architecture/Architectural Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Architectural Assistant to join their fully remote team, supporting projects for clients in areas like Mossel Bay . This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring architect or architectural technologist to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive virtual environment. You will assist senior architects and designers in developing design concepts, preparing presentation materials, and producing technical drawings. This role is designed for individuals eager to learn, develop their skills, and contribute to a variety of exciting architectural projects from the comfort of their own location.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of architectural designs, including sketching and basic modeling.
• Prepare presentation drawings, mood boards, and preliminary design documentation.
• Support the production of detailed architectural drawings and specifications using CAD and BIM software.
• Conduct research on materials, building codes, and design trends as required.
• Help coordinate project documentation and administrative tasks under the guidance of senior staff.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to design discussions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related design field.
• Basic understanding of architectural design principles and practices.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to tasks.

Benefits

• Paid internship offering valuable industry experience.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Mentorship from experienced architectural professionals.
• Exposure to a wide range of architectural projects and design styles.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio and network.