Senior Housing Architect: Affordable & Social Homes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Central Soweto location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Housing Development Architect for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead design and planning for a range of housing projects, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Arch or M.Arch and SACAP registration, with 7+ years in housing development. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required, along with strong collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Requires professional architecture degree and SACAP registration.
• Minimum 7 years in architectural practice with housing development focus.
• Proven track record in affordable and social housing projects in South Africa.
• Strong understanding of housing finance models, development processes, and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and planning for housing developments (low-cost, social, middle-income).
• Develop innovative, cost-effective housing typologies and layouts.
• Engage with community stakeholders, authorities, and partners for project success.
• Ensure designs comply with national housing codes, standards, and affordability criteria.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants for integrated housing solutions.

Skills

Housing development

Architectural design

Community liaison

Project management

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

SACAP registered

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Housing Development Architect for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead design and planning for a range of housing projects, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Arch or M.Arch and SACAP registration, with 7+ years in housing development. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required, along with strong collaboration across disciplines.