Senior Lead Architect: Commercial Design & Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Architect for a premier architectural practice in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, manage complex commercial projects from concept to completion, and ensure top-quality design and client satisfaction.

We require SACAP registration (PrArch), a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in commercial projects, and strong leadership and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered SACAP architect with PrArch designation.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in commercial projects.
• Proven leadership of design teams and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for large-scale commercial projects.
• Develop innovative design concepts and solutions.
• Manage project teams from design through site supervision.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors and regulators.
• Mentor junior architects and design staff.
• Conduct design reviews and quality control checks.
• Present design proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources for successful delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and construction technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

SACAP registration (PrArch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Architect for a premier architectural practice in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, manage complex commercial projects from concept to completion, and ensure top-quality design and client satisfaction.

We require SACAP registration (PrArch), a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in commercial projects, and strong leadership and client-management skills.