Remote Senior Architect: Commercial & Retail Design Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect for a fully remote role in South Africa. Lead design development for commercial and retail projects from concept to documentation, overseeing teams and coordinating with consultants to meet client briefs and sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial/retail architecture, SACAP registration, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• SACAP registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development process from concept to construction documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design integrity.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning laws, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Conceptual design

Leadership

Client relations

Remote collaboration

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch

SACAP registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect for a fully remote role in South Africa. Lead design development for commercial and retail projects from concept to documentation, overseeing teams and coordinating with consultants to meet client briefs and sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial/retail architecture, SACAP registration, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Remote collaboration is essential.