Senior Construction Architect — Upington Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career advancement

Hybrid role

Professional environment in Upington

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Architect to lead architectural execution on construction projects around Upington, Northern Cape. The role requires hands-on site supervision, regulatory compliance, and translating designs into buildable solutions.

You will manage drawings, specs, and schedules, coordinate with site teams and contractors, and ensure quality and safety standards. A SACAP-registered architect with 8+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• 8+ years of architectural experience focused on construction and site administration.
• Experience managing construction documentation and site supervision.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; knowledge of SA building regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Upington and coordinate with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural aspects of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and revise construction drawings, specifications, schedules.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with architectural plans and building regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections for progress, quality, and safety.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor queries.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Provide technical guidance to site personnel and junior architects.
• Identify risks and propose timelines/budget solutions.
• Facilitate communication between design team, site team, and clients.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Professional Architect (SACAP)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Architect to lead architectural execution on construction projects around Upington, Northern Cape. The role requires hands-on site supervision, regulatory compliance, and translating designs into buildable solutions.

You will manage drawings, specs, and schedules, coordinate with site teams and contractors, and ensure quality and safety standards. A SACAP-registered architect with 8+ years of experience is preferred.