Senior Sustainability Architect - Green Star & LEED Expert

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is representing an architectural practice in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeking a Senior Sustainability Architect. You will embed sustainable design principles across commercial and residential projects, guiding teams on energy performance and certification processes.

The role requires Green Star SA Accredited Professional status (or LEED AP), strong experience in energy modeling (IES VE, EnergyPlus) and LCAs, and a passion for environmental design within the South African

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related environmental field with sustainability focus.
• 6+ years in architectural practice focused on sustainability.
• Green Star SA Accredited Professional or LEED AP essential.
• Proficient in energy modeling software (IES VE, EnergyPlus) and LCA tools.
• Knowledge of SA environmental regulations and codes.

Responsibilities

• Embed sustainable design principles across projects from concept to construction.
• Lead green building certification processes (Green Star SA, LEED).
• Perform energy modeling and life cycle assessments.
• Advise design teams on passive design, renewables, water and waste strategies.
• Prepare sustainability reports for clients and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with engineers and contractors.

Skills

Energy Modeling

LCA Analysis

Green Star SA Accreditation

Sustainability Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related environmental field

Green Star SA Accredited Professional

Tools

IES VE

EnergyPlus

LCA Tools

Job description

Placements24 is representing an architectural practice in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeking a Senior Sustainability Architect. You will embed sustainable design principles across commercial and residential projects, guiding teams on energy performance and certification processes.

The role requires Green Star SA Accredited Professional status (or LEED AP), strong experience in energy modeling (IES VE, EnergyPlus) and LCAs, and a passion for environmental design within the South African