Senior Heritage Architect: Conservation & Adaptive Reuse

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Specialist Heritage Architect for a conservation-focused architectural firm in Bloemfontein, Free State. Lead heritage projects, perform impact assessments, and guide sensitive restorations that honor cultural significance.

You will liaise with heritage authorities, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with SA heritage legislation. Requires a Master’s in Architecture with heritage specialization and 8+ years’ experience.

Formación

• Master's degree in Architecture with heritage conservation specialization.
• 8+ years of heritage architecture or conservation experience.
• Proven ability to assess and conserve historic buildings.
• Knowledge of South African heritage legislation and authorities.
• Proficiency with architectural software for documentation.
• Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication with heritage bodies.
• APHP membership desirable.
• Familiarity with Bloemfontein and Free State heritage is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct heritage assessments and research on historical buildings and sites.
• Develop conservation management plans and strategies for heritage structures.
• Design and oversee sensitive renovations, restorations, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Liaise with heritage authorities, local councils, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure all interventions comply with national heritage legislation and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports, documentation, and presentations for heritage approvals.
• Advise clients on the heritage implications of development proposals.
• Collaborate with archaeologists and historians.

Conocimientos

Heritage conservation

Heritage impact assessments

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Educación

Master's degree in Architecture (heritage conservation)

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Specialist Heritage Architect for a conservation-focused architectural firm in Bloemfontein, Free State. Lead heritage projects, perform impact assessments, and guide sensitive restorations that honor cultural significance.

You will liaise with heritage authorities, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with SA heritage legislation. Requires a Master’s in Architecture with heritage specialization and 8+ years’ experience.