Senior Architect

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Prestigious projects

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Flexible work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Architect for a hybrid role in Welkom. The successful candidate will guide design teams, manage client relationships and oversee projects from inception to completion, shaping the firm's design direction.

You will mentor junior staff, drive innovative and sustainable architectural solutions, and collaborate across in-office and remote settings to deliver high-profile projects within a respected practice.

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) or SACAP registration.
• ≥10 years post-graduate experience delivering architectural projects.
• Expertise in design, project management and construction administration.
• Proficiency with BIM tools, especially Revit.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex architectural projects, ensuring architectural excellence and technical integrity.
• Manage project teams of architects, technologists, and interns, fostering collaboration.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Oversee preparation of project documentation including design proposals, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations and sustainability standards.
• Conduct rigorous quality control checks during design and construction, with on-site and remote oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

BIM (Revit)

Project management

Construction administration

Education

PrArch / SACAP registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced and visionary Senior Architect to lead key projects for their practice located in Welkom . This hybrid role requires a seasoned professional capable of guiding design teams, managing client relationships, and overseeing projects from inception through to successful completion. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's design direction and mentoring junior staff, contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable architectural solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a respected firm that offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, driving impactful architectural outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex architectural projects, ensuring creative excellence and technical integrity.
• Manage project teams, including architects, technologists, and interns, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service.
• Oversee the preparation of all project documentation, including design proposals, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure projects comply with all relevant building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Conduct rigorous quality control checks throughout the design and construction phases, utilizing both on-site and remote oversight.

Requirements

• Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) or equivalent registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).
• A minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in architectural practice, with a proven track record of successfully delivered projects.
• Expertise in architectural design, project management, and construction administration.
• Advanced proficiency in architectural software, including BIM platforms like Revit.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid team setting, demonstrating adaptability and effective virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead prestigious and high-profile architectural projects.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave allowance and opportunities for continued professional development.
• A stimulating work environment that balances professional rigor with personal flexibility.