Senior Design Architect

Msp Staffing (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD is assisting a client in Johannesburg to recruit a Senior Design Architect. The role demands strong design leadership, a robust portfolio, and excellent client-facing skills to drive projects from concept to delivery.

The candidate should have 15+ years of architectural experience, SACAP registration, and expertise in Revit, with knowledge of AutoCAD, Enscape and Lumion as advantageous skills for delivery across industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural experience.
• B.Arch, M.Arch or equivalent.
• SACAP registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design across industrial, commercial and residential projects.
• Oversee design development, ensuring practical and innovative solutions.
• Present concepts to clients and manage expectations.
• Lead negotiations with clients and maintain professional relationships.
• Support business development and design strategy.
• Provide design leadership and foster collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Conceptual design

Portfolio development

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

Are you an experienced architect with a strong design vision, proven leadership abilities and a passion for delivering exceptional architectural projects? Our client is seeking a talented Senior Design Architect to contribute to innovative design solutions, lead client engagements and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the conceptualisation and development of high-quality architectural designs across industrial, commercial and residential projects.
• Oversee design development and ensure architectural solutions are practical, innovative and well resolved.
• Present design concepts to clients, manage expectations and build strong professional relationships.
• Lead negotiations and navigate challenging client discussions with confidence and professionalism.
• Contribute to business development, design strategy and the continued growth of the practice.
• Provide design leadership and foster a collaborative, supportive team culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years' architectural experience.
• B.Arch, M.Arch or an equivalent professional degree in Architecture.
• SACAP registration.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent conceptual design and project delivery across various building types.
• Proficiency in Revit; knowledge of AutoCAD, Enscape and Lumion will be advantageous.