Senior Heritage Conservation Architect – Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Conservation Architect to lead heritage restoration and conservation projects for historic buildings in the Free State. You will guide assessments, develop strategies, prepare specifications and drawings, and oversee restoration construction while ensuring cultural integrity.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with heritage consultants, engineers and regulators to uphold NHRA standards and international conservation charters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional architecture experience with 5+ years in heritage conservation.
• Proven expertise in heritage building analysis, conservation techniques and materials knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of SA heritage legislation (NHRA) and international conservation charters.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning and execution of conservation and restoration projects.
• Conduct historical research and detailed condition surveys of heritage buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and detailed restoration strategies.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for heritage repairs and interventions.
• Oversee selection of materials and construction methods for conservation work.
• Ensure compliance with national and international heritage guidelines and legislation.
• Collaborate with heritage consultants, engineers, contractors and regulators.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and quality control for restoration projects.
• Provide expert advice on heritage matters and contribute to policy development.
• Mentor junior architects and technicians involved in conservation projects.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Project leadership

Historic building analysis

Stakeholder communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PrArch SACAP registration

Bachelors/Masters in Architecture

Tools

Architectural CAD

Documentation software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Conservation Architect to lead heritage restoration and conservation projects for historic buildings in the Free State. You will guide assessments, develop strategies, prepare specifications and drawings, and oversee restoration construction while ensuring cultural integrity.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with heritage consultants, engineers and regulators to uphold NHRA standards and international conservation charters.