Senior Architect - Healthcare Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible remote work opportunities

Lead design on healthcare projects

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Architect with a healthcare specialization to lead design teams in Mahikeng. You will drive concept-to-construction delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage client relationships with healthcare providers.

The role emphasizes patient-centric, innovative spaces and strong leadership in a complex regulatory landscape. The position requires SACAP registration, 10+ years of healthcare project experience, and expertise in BIM and healthcare planning.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as an Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum 10 years of healthcare project experience.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare planning, medical equipment integration, and infection control standards.
• Expertise in BIM and advanced architectural design software.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex healthcare facilities from concept to construction.
• Ensure designs comply with healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop innovative spatial solutions to enhance patient care and efficiency.
• Oversee preparation of detailed technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

BIM

Project management

Client liaison

Healthcare planning

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

BIM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Architect with specialized experience in designing healthcare facilities to lead projects in Mahikeng . This role requires a deep understanding of the complex functional, technical, and regulatory requirements specific to hospitals, clinics, and medical centers. You will be responsible for leading design teams, managing client relationships with healthcare organizations, and ensuring the delivery of state-of-the-art, patient-centric environments. This is a leadership position with significant responsibility and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex healthcare facilities , from conceptualization to construction completion.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant healthcare regulations, standards (e.g., Department of Health guidelines), and best practices.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Develop innovative and functional spatial solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed technical documentation and specifications for healthcare construction.

Requirements

• Professional registration as an Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with a significant portfolio of successfully completed healthcare projects .
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and infection control standards.
• Expertise in BIM and advanced architectural design software.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client liaison skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote work opportunities, with occasional travel required.
• Lead design on critical healthcare infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work with leading healthcare providers.
• Professional growth and influence in a specialized sector.