Senior Principal Architect: Urban Redevelopment Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect in Rustenburg to lead major urban redevelopment and master planning initiatives from our office in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in large-scale urban design and architectural realization of complex mixed-use environments.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage with government bodies and developers, and shape sustainable, equitable urban outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience leading complex urban redevelopment and master planning projects.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and deliver multi-faceted urban projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of large-scale urban redevelopment and master planning projects.
• Develop comprehensive urban design strategies addressing housing, infrastructure, public spaces, and economic development.
• Oversee and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Engage with government agencies, developers, investors, and community representatives to build consensus and secure buy-in.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site analyses, and strategic planning for complex urban sites in Rustenburg and beyond.
• Ensure master plans and designs adhere to sustainability, resilience, social equity, and economic viability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Urban design

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Urban Design

Tools

Master planning software

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect in Rustenburg to lead major urban redevelopment and master planning initiatives from our office in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in large-scale urban design and architectural realization of complex mixed-use environments.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, engage with government bodies and developers, and shape sustainable, equitable urban outcomes.