Remote Principal Healthcare Design Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Remote work in SA

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Healthcare Design Architect for a fully remote role with a nationwide remit across South Africa. You will lead strategy and design excellence for major healthcare facilities, driving innovation and healing environments while collaborating with hospitals, clinicians and researchers from a home office in Sandton, Gauteng.

With 15+ years in architectural practice and 10+ years leading healthcare projects, you will guide remote design teams, ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with Healthcare Design specialization.
• 15+ years of architectural experience with 10+ years leading healthcare projects.
• Portfolio showing leadership on complex hospital campuses and research facilities.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare planning, medical workflows, and advanced technology integration.
• Professional SACAP registration.
• Experience with national or international healthcare projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and strategic planning for large healthcare facilities.
• Provide mentorship to remote design teams.
• Champion innovative design to improve patient care, workflow efficiency, and staff well-being.
• Collaborate with clients, hospital administrators, medical staff and consultants to define project vision.
• Ensure designs adhere to healthcare codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams for seamless project integration.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, presentations, and industry forums.
• Drive R&D of new trends and technologies in healthcare architecture.
• Manage project quality control and design integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Support business development and expansion of the healthcare portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture with Healthcare Design specialization

Tools

Revit

3D visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Healthcare Design Architect for a fully remote role with a nationwide remit across South Africa. You will lead strategy and design excellence for major healthcare facilities, driving innovation and healing environments while collaborating with hospitals, clinicians and researchers from a home office in Sandton, Gauteng.

With 15+ years in architectural practice and 10+ years leading healthcare projects, you will guide remote design teams, ensure regulatory